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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. [1].
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.[2]
Vox Day on the theorized Higgs Boson particle
Vox Day wrote on theorized God Particle and the media attention surrounding it:
| “ | It will certainly be amusing if it turns out that the scientific media is reading the tea leaves wrong and CERN is summoning famous particle physicists to Switzerland in order to announce the failure of the Standard Model. But that won't be half so hilarious as if their announcement of the proof of Higgs boson is eventuall followed by a reluctant admission that it doesn't actually exist in spite of all their sigmas.
It seems scientists don't pay much attention to finance, as it is remarkable how often the mathematically impossible black swan shows up to crash the party. [3] |
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References
- ↑ Lederman L., The God Particle: If the Universe Is the Answer, What Is the Question?, New York:Dell, 1993
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Mailvox: By George, they've got it