What gives superparticles mass?

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Start date Jul 21, 2012
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In summary, superparticles are hypothetical particles that are the supersymmetric partners of known particles in particle physics. They have mass due to the Higgs mechanism, which is a process where particles interact with the Higgs field to gain mass. While the Higgs mechanism is currently the most accepted explanation for the mass of superparticles, other theories are being explored. It is possible for superparticles to have different masses from their partner particles, known as supersymmetry breaking. The mass of superparticles can be measured through experiments at particle accelerators, such as the Large Hadron Collider.

Jul 21, 2012

w4k4b4lool4

Hi All,

Can someone explain how supersymmetric particles get their mass?

Thanks!
Wakabaloola

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Jul 21, 2012

mathman

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Out of complete ignorance, I suspect it is the same way that regular particles get their mass (Higgs field?).

Related to What gives superparticles mass?

1. What are superparticles and why do they have mass?

Superparticles are hypothetical particles that are predicted by certain theories in particle physics. They are thought to be the supersymmetric partners of known particles. The reason they have mass is due to the Higgs mechanism, which is responsible for giving particles their mass.

2. How does the Higgs mechanism give superparticles mass?

The Higgs mechanism is a process by which particles interact with the Higgs field, a field that permeates all of space. This interaction with the Higgs field is what gives particles, including superparticles, their mass. The more a particle interacts with the Higgs field, the greater its mass will be.

3. Are there any other theories for the origin of superparticle mass?

While the Higgs mechanism is currently the most accepted explanation for the mass of superparticles, there are other theories being explored. Some theories suggest that superparticles could acquire mass through interactions with other particles or fields, such as dark matter.

4. Can superparticles have different masses from their partner particles?

Yes, it is possible for superparticles to have different masses from their partner particles. This is known as supersymmetry breaking, where the symmetry between superparticles and their partner particles is broken, resulting in different masses. This is still an area of active research in particle physics.

5. How is the mass of superparticles measured?

The mass of superparticles can be measured through experiments at particle accelerators, such as the Large Hadron Collider. By studying the collisions of particles at high energies, scientists can gather data and use mathematical models to determine the mass of superparticles.