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The Higg's Boson is a hypothetical particle, predicted by the Standard Model, that resolves inconsistencies in current theoretical particle physics. It has not yet been observed in experimental physics, but attempts to do so are ongoing at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the Tevetron at Fermilab.

It explains how most of the elementary particles become massive. For instance, it would explain how the photon, which has a rest mass of zero, and which mediates the electromagnetic force, differs from the W and Z bosons, which are massive particles that mediate the weak interaction.

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What is the other term for god particle?

The term "god particle" is commonly used to refer to the Higgs boson. This nickname was popularized by the media and is attributed to its fundamental role in the field of particle physics, particularly in explaining how particles acquire mass through the Higgs mechanism. The Higgs boson was discovered in 2012 at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, confirming a key aspect of the Standard Model of particle physics.


Does higgs boson occupy any space?

The Higgs boson, is well, a boson. All bosons follow Bose-Einstein statistics and are therefore CAN occupy the same quantum state (as opposed to fermions, i.e. matter, which cannot.) So basically, no. The Higgs boson does not occupy any space.


Can the higgs boson exist in a nebula?

No, the Higgs boson is a fundamental particle that exists within the framework of the standard model of particle physics. It is not a physical object that can exist in astronomical structures like nebulae.


Is the Higgs boson on the periodic table?

No. The periodic table contains the elements, which are made of atoms. The Higgs boson is a much smaller particle than an atom. Yes, but it was a theoretical element until recently when its presence was proved. The Higgs Boson is a subatomic particle that apparently weighs 130 times as much as an atom of hydrogen, the lightest gas.


Is the Higgs boson a portal to the 5th dimension?

No, the Higgs boson is a hypothetical particle believed to explain why some particles in the Standard Model have mass larger than zero. However if it cannot be found there is an alternate theory called "Technicolor" that might explain this. Higgs is just a simpler theory to work with than Technicolor, so it is currently preferred as well as being easier to test with current technology.

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Can god fit in scientific story of higgs boson?

The Higgs Boson is called the "God" particle because it would help explain on of physics biggest mysteries: how gravity works. Can both God and the Higgs Boson exist? Yes, if God exists, then he could have created the Higgs Boson, like he created other particles.


Why is antimatter called the God particle?

The true name of the so called (by non specialists) god particle is the Higgs boson; this particle was predicted but not discovered until now. The Higgs boson is not the equivalent of the antimatter.


Why is the Higgs Boson referred to as the God Particle?

The Higgs boson is referred to as the God particle for the reason that this kind of particle is predicted in physics theory of the Standard Model. Although the particle has nothing to do with God, the belief is, that the detection of this particle would lead to many explanations about the creation of the universe and the big bang and what caused it.


Is there really god particle?

Currently, Higgs Boson is considered to be the God particle. Now, the answer will differ from person to person. According to me its there.


What is higgs BOSON particles and why is it called GOD particle?

The Higgs is a hypothetical particle required by supersymmetry theory. It is believed to cause the masses of all particles.


What theoretical subatomic particle is called the the god particle?

This is the Higgs boson; now (July 2014) this discovery is confirmed.


What is the smallest particle that an atom can be broken into?

A Higgs-Boson particle.


Why Higgs-Boson is called God's Particle?

because it explains the origin of Universe and what it really made of.


Is there any matter called 'GOD'?

The hypothetical particle called the Higgs boson is also known as the "god particle", pressumably because of its important role.


What is the newly found smallest particle?

higgs boson


What subatomic particle causes mass?

*IF* the Higgs Field gives an explanation for why some particles have mass and others don't, and *IF* the Higgs Boson is a part of this field; then the discovery of the Higgs Boson would be a major breakthrough in supporting the Higgs Field, and thus the continued use of "The Standard Model." If it is NOT found, then scientists are almsot back to the drawing board. Because of these facts, the Higgs Boson is called, completely erroneously, the particle that creates mass or (worse) the "God Particle." Even the person who first used that term to describe the Higgs Boson hates the use of it. As of this week, scientists at CERN predict that the existence of the Higgs Boson will be known within a year.


How the higgs boson got its name?

It is a boson, a type of particle, that is a part of the Higgs mechanism, a theory of how particles can have mass if they are just energy