Does Higgs Field incorporate with String Theory?

[Cygni]

Hello Physics Forum members,

I have got a question that really got into my head and i don't seem to get the answers. I tried to look for some extra information over the internet and couple of books but nothing.

So my question is whether the hypothetical Higgs field incorporates with the String Theory, i.e. in the Higgs Mechanism the masses for the particles are given due to the field's resistance, whereas in the string theory, the masses of the elementary particles are due to the energy carried by a string (if i am not mistaken this has to do with E. Einsteins mass - energy equivalence)

P.S. i would really appreciate if You could answer my question in simple terms and/or examples, because i am just a kid

Thanks in advance Cygni

P.S.S. I would like to say sorry if i posted this in the wrong forum section.

 

[alphanzo]

String theory does have the Higgs Mechanism, as do all field theories. You will have to learn some maths before you can really discuss it, though, unfortunately.

 

[sir-pinski]

Hello Cygni,

Thank you for your question. It is a common misconception that the Higgs field and string theory are competing theories. In fact, they are both important parts of our current understanding of the fundamental forces and particles in the universe.

The Higgs field is a fundamental field in the Standard Model of particle physics, which describes the interactions of particles and forces at the subatomic level. It is responsible for giving particles their mass through the Higgs mechanism. This theory has been experimentally confirmed through the discovery of the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider in 2012.

On the other hand, string theory is a theoretical framework that attempts to unify all the fundamental forces of nature, including gravity, into a single theory. It proposes that the fundamental building blocks of the universe are not particles, but tiny strings vibrating at different frequencies. These vibrations give rise to the different particles and forces that we observe.

So, while the Higgs field is a key component of the Standard Model, string theory goes beyond it to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the universe. In fact, string theory incorporates the Higgs field into its framework, as the strings themselves possess a Higgs-like field that gives them mass and allows them to interact with other particles.

In conclusion, the Higgs field and string theory are not competing theories, but rather complementary ones that work together to provide a deeper understanding of the fundamental forces and particles in our universe. I hope this helps clarify your question. Keep asking curious questions, and keep learning!