Any evidence accumulating in favor of technicolor

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In summary, Lisa Randall discusses the concept of technicolor as a potential solution to the hierarchy problem in physics, involving particles that interact strongly through a force called the technicolor force. The idea is that instead of a single fundamental Higgs boson, the LHC would produce bound states that act as the Higgs particle. However, Nima Arkani Hamed has suggested that the LHC has ruled out technicolor as a viable model. The conversation also touches on the literary reference to Leopold Bloom and Bloomsday, with the speaker expressing their interest in reading Ulysses.
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this is from lisa randall's knocking on heaven's door

Back in the 1970s, physicists also first considered an alternative potential solution to the hierarchy problem known as technicolor. Models under this rubric involve particles that interact strongly via a new force, playfully named the technicolor force. The proposal was that technicolor acts similarly to the strong nuclear force (which is also known as the color force among physicists), but binds particles together at the weak energy scale—not the proton mass scale.
If technicolor is indeed the answer to the hierarchy problem, the LHC wouldn’t produce a single fundamental Higgs boson. Instead it would produce a bound state, something like a hadron, that would play the role of the Higgs particle. The experimental evidence in support of technicolor would be lots of bound state particles and many strong interactions—very much like the hadrons we are familiar with, but that appear only at much higher energy—at or above the weak scale

Does any know if the LHC has accumulated in favor of technicolor?
 
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The LHC has appeared to rule out Technicolor as a viable model, or at least that's according to Nima Arkani Hamed.



I believe this talk is slightly old though.
 
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is your profile in reference to leopold bloom? if so today's bloomsday
 
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robertjford80,

Yes! First person to make the connection, congrats. It is indeed Bloomsday although I must admit to never having finished Ulysses. I've read Dubliners and Portrait of the Artist and I've decided to try to make another stab at Ulysses now that I have some more free time.
 

FAQ: Any evidence accumulating in favor of technicolor

What is technicolor?

Technicolor is a technology used in film and television production to create color images. It was first introduced in the 1920s and has evolved over the years, with the most recent version being the digital technicolor process.

How does technicolor work?

Technicolor works by using a special camera that captures three separate black and white images of a scene through red, green, and blue filters. These images are then combined to create a full-color image. In digital technicolor, this process is done through a computer.

Is there any evidence supporting the use of technicolor?

Yes, there is plenty of evidence that technicolor is an effective technology for creating vibrant and realistic color images. Many classic films, such as "The Wizard of Oz" and "Gone with the Wind", were filmed using technicolor and are still praised for their visually stunning colors.

Are there any drawbacks to technicolor?

While technicolor has been widely used and praised, it does have some limitations. It can be more expensive and time-consuming to use compared to other color technologies. Additionally, the colors may not be as accurate as those seen in real life, leading to a more stylized look.

How is technicolor being used today?

Technicolor is still used in film and television production, although it has been largely replaced by digital technologies. It is also used in the restoration of older films to enhance their color and improve their overall quality. Additionally, technicolor is being used in virtual reality and gaming to create more immersive experiences.

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