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Title: Search for the Higgs boson in the ZH to ℓ+-b$$\bar{b}$$ channel at CDF Run II

Thesis/Dissertation ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/917090· OSTI ID:917090
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  1. The Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH (United States)

The Standard Model of particle physics is in excellent agreement with the observed phenomena of particle physics. Within the Standard Model, the weak and electromagnetic forces are successfully combined. However, this combination is only valid if the masses of the force carriers of the weak force, the Z and W bosons, are massless. In fact, these two particles are the second and third most massive observed elementary particles. Within the minimal Standard Model, the Higgs mechanism is introduced to reconcile this contradiction. Conclusive proof of this theory would come with the discovery of the Higgs boson.

Research Organization:
Fermi National Accelerator Lab. (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-07CH11359
OSTI ID:
917090
Report Number(s):
FERMILAB-THESIS-2007-20; TRN: US0804442
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English