Derivation of the Higgs mass equation?

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The discussion centers on the derivation of the Higgs mass equation within the Standard Model, specifically referencing the Higgs vacuum expectation value and the Higgs self-coupling parameter. The Higgs mass is expressed as m_H = √(2λ_h) v_h, with v_h derived from the equation v_h = √((ħc)³/√2 G_F). Through integration and substitution, the final form of the Higgs mass equation is presented as m_H = √((ħc)³λ_h/G_F). Additionally, the relationship between the weak coupling constant G_F and the W-meson mass is explored, linking these concepts to the Higgs Lagrangian. This comprehensive analysis highlights the intricate connections between fundamental constants and the Higgs mechanism in particle physics.
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Higgs vacuum expectation value for the Standard Model: (ref. 1 pg. 14)
v_h = \sqrt{\frac{(\hbar c)^3}{\sqrt{2} G_F}}

Higgs mass equation for the Standard Model: (ref. 1 pg. 14)
m_H = \sqrt{2 \lambda_h} v_h
\lambda_h - Higgs self-coupling parameter.

Integration via substitution:
m_H = \sqrt{2 \lambda_h} v_h = \sqrt{\frac{(\hbar c)^3 \lambda_h}{G_F}}

Higgs mass:
\boxed{m_H = \sqrt{\frac{(\hbar c)^3 \lambda_h}{G_F}}}

How was the Higgs mass equation listed in reference 1 page 14 derived?
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http://hep.uchicago.edu/~pilcher/p463/Old/Lecture08%20Higgs.bw.pdf
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The invariant amplitude for a weak interaction, say muon decay, can be expressed two ways: in terms of the weak coupling constant GF, and in terms of the W-meson:

ℳ = GF/√2 [uγμ(1-γ5)u][uγμ(1-γ5)u]

ℳ = [g/√2 uγμ(1-γ5)u](1/(MW2 - q2))[g/√2 uγμ(1-γ5)u]

Comparing these shows that GF/√2 = g2/MW2.

On the other hand, look at the Higgs Lagrangian:

L = |(∂μ -g/2τ·Wμ - g'Y/2 Bμ)φ|2

set φ = v, and pull out of this the MW mass term:

MW2 = (½ vg)2

Equating these two results:

MW2 = (½ vg)2 = √2 g2/GF

The g's cancel, and you get a relationship between v and GF.
 
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