Maximizing Higgs Particle Travel: Insights on Acceleration and Detection

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In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of accelerating scalar particles, specifically Higgs bosons. It is explained that Higgs bosons are not related to the electromagnetic field and it is not possible to accelerate them. Their short lifetime also poses a challenge in studying them. The conversation also briefly touches on the difference between scalar and non-scalar particles in terms of their movement in a vacuum.
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When you accelerate higgs.. would it travel the same as photon with alternating magnetic and electric field traveling on permissitity and permeability of the vacuum. In other words, how do you make scalar particles travel?

If we can make really sensitive Higgs detector.. then you make higgs radio out of it by sending it from one side to another on Earth by passing thru the core?
 
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It seems to me you are confusing a photon with the classical electromagnetic field. Classical electromagnetic fields are essentially coherent states of the quantised field and photons are single excitations.

Higgs are not at all related to the electromagnetic field. In addition, there is no way that you could accelerate a Higgs boson to do anything with it. There are several obstacles, the first being to produce the Higgs beam. The way Higgses have been produced is through collisions of protons, which only in very rare cases produces a Higgs but normally produces a ton of other particles. The second problem is the Higgs lifetime, it is extremely short - so short you can consider it instant for most purposes. Note that what is seen at the LHC detectors are not Higgses, but their decay products. The Higgses decay before reaching the measuring apparatus.
 
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The lifetime of a Higgs boson is about 10-22 seconds. That is not even long enough to cross a single atom.
 
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Ok. I just wanted to know how scalar particles (not necessarily higgs) travel in the vacuum compared to vectorial particles.. ?
 
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In the same way non-scalar particles travel. They just fly in some direction.
 

Related to Maximizing Higgs Particle Travel: Insights on Acceleration and Detection

1. What is the Higgs particle and why is it important?

The Higgs particle is a subatomic particle that was first theorized by physicist Peter Higgs in the 1960s as part of the Standard Model of particle physics. It is responsible for giving other particles their mass, and its discovery in 2012 confirmed this theory. Understanding the Higgs particle is important for understanding the fundamental building blocks of our universe and how they interact.

2. How does acceleration affect the travel of Higgs particles?

Acceleration is crucial for the detection and study of Higgs particles. As they have a very short lifespan, they must be accelerated to high speeds using particle accelerators in order to be observed and studied by scientists. The higher the acceleration, the more energy the particle has and the further it can travel before decaying.

3. How do scientists detect Higgs particles?

Scientists use particle accelerators to create collisions between particles at high speeds. When a Higgs particle is created, it quickly decays into other particles, which can then be detected by specialized detectors. By analyzing the data from these collisions, scientists can identify the presence of Higgs particles.

4. What are some challenges in maximizing Higgs particle travel?

One major challenge in maximizing Higgs particle travel is the limited lifetime of the particles. They decay very quickly, so scientists must accelerate them to high speeds in order to observe them before they decay. Another challenge is the high energy required to accelerate these particles, which requires advanced and expensive particle accelerators.

5. What insights have been gained from studying Higgs particle acceleration and detection?

Studying Higgs particle acceleration and detection has provided valuable insights into the fundamental workings of our universe. By confirming the existence of the Higgs particle and understanding its role in giving mass to other particles, scientists have gained a deeper understanding of the forces and interactions that govern the universe. This knowledge has also led to advancements in technology, such as medical imaging techniques and particle accelerators used in various industries.

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