Higgs→λλ+disturbance in W field.
A "W boson-like particle" refers to a particle with similar properties to the W boson, which is an elementary particle that mediates the weak nuclear force. This means that it is responsible for interactions between subatomic particles that involve the exchange of energy and momentum.
The W boson-like particle is related to the Higgs boson through the Higgs mechanism, which is a theoretical framework that explains how particles acquire mass. The Higgs boson is the particle that is responsible for this mechanism, and the W boson-like particle is one of the particles that interacts with the Higgs field to acquire mass.
The properties of the W boson-like particle are similar to those of the W boson, including its electric charge, spin, and interactions with other particles. However, it may have a different mass or other subtle differences due to its origin from the Higgs field.
The W boson-like particle was not directly observed, but its existence was predicted through mathematical calculations based on the Higgs mechanism. The Higgs boson was discovered in 2012 by the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, providing evidence for the existence of the W boson-like particle.
The discovery of the W boson-like particle provides further evidence for the validity of the Standard Model of particle physics, which describes the fundamental particles and their interactions. It also helps to confirm the role of the Higgs mechanism in giving particles mass, and may lead to further insights into the nature of the universe and the fundamental forces that govern it.