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A '''Higgs boson''' is an elementary particle whose existence is predicted by the [[Standard Model]] of particle physics.  It serves a key role in explaining the origin of mass of other elementary particles of the Standard Model.  It has not yet been observed in nature, but it is expected to be seen at the Large Hadron Collider that has been built in Europe.  Physicist Leon Lederman coined and popularized the term "God Particle" to describe the Higgs boson. <ref> Lederman L., The God Particle: If the Universe Is the Answer, What Is the Question?, New York:Dell, 1993</ref>.

A '''Higgs boson''' is an elementary particle whose existence is predicted by the [[Standard Model]] of particle physics.  It serves a key role in explaining the origin of mass of other elementary particles of the Standard Model.  It has not yet been observed in nature, but it is expected to be seen at the Large Hadron Collider that has been built in Europe.  Physicist Leon Lederman coined and popularized the term "God Particle" to describe the Higgs boson. <ref> Lederman L., The God Particle: If the Universe Is the Answer, What Is the Question?, New York:Dell, 1993</ref>.

The Physics community suggests that scientists with the [[Large Hadron Collider]] will announce the discovery of the Higgs boson, possibly as soon as July 2012. <ref>[http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/06/latest-higgs-rumors/ Physics Community Afire With Rumors of Higgs Boson Discovery, Wired, June 20, 2012]</ref>

On July 4, 2012, Physicists at [[CERN]] announced the observation of a particle whose properties are consistent with mathematical predictions relating to the Higgs Boson. However, CERN has yet to definitively state that the particle they observed is, in fact, the Higgs.<ref>[http://io9.com/5923494/what-todays-higgs-boson-discovery-really-means?]</ref>

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