The symmetry and simplicity of the laws of physics and the Higgs boson
Journal Article
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· European Journal of Physics
We describe the theoretical ideas, developed between the 1950s–1970s, which led to the prediction of the Higgs boson, the particle that was discovered in 2012. The forces of nature are based on symmetry principles. We explain the nature of these symmetries through an economic analogy. We also discuss the Higgs mechanism, which is necessary to avoid some of the naive consequences of these symmetries, and to explain various features of elementary particles.
- Research Organization:
- Princeton Univ., NJ (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), High Energy Physics (HEP)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- de-sc0009988; SC0009988
- OSTI ID:
- 1238938
- Alternate ID(s):
- OSTI ID: 1238939; OSTI ID: 1434628
- Journal Information:
- European Journal of Physics, Journal Name: European Journal of Physics Vol. 37 Journal Issue: 1; ISSN 0143-0807
- Publisher:
- IOP PublishingCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Language:
- English
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