Where is the higgs boson located in the atom? or is it even in the atom?

In summary, the Higgs boson is a virtual particle that transmits force between individual particles within the atom. It can only be "real" or physically observed in high energy experiments like those at CERN.
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what is the location of the higgs boson?
 
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It is a virtual particle that transmits force so there are many of them being transferred between individual particles letting them know how to react.
 
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loreak said:
It is a virtual particle that transmits force so there are many of them being transferred between individual particles letting them know how to react.

Well one should say that WITHIN the ATOM the higgs particle only "exists" as a virtual particle as in quantum fluctionation. The same holds true for e.g. the Z boson, b-quarks, t-quarks and so forth. The higgs boson can be "real" (i.e. physical, on shell) if we for instance merge very high energy positrons with electrons (i.e. the LEP experiments at CERN), when the centre of mass is higher than the rest mass of the higgs boson there is a finite probability that it can be realized ("prodiced") c.f. the Z-boson which was found exactly in this way.
 

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1. Where is the Higgs Boson located in the atom?

The Higgs Boson is not technically located within the atom. It is a subatomic particle that is thought to exist within the Higgs Field, which permeates throughout the entire universe. However, it is often associated with the atom because it is responsible for giving particles their mass, and therefore plays a role in the structure of atoms.

2. Is the Higgs Boson even in the atom?

As mentioned before, the Higgs Boson is not physically located within the atom. However, its effects can be observed in the behavior and properties of subatomic particles within the atom.

3. How was the Higgs Boson discovered?

The Higgs Boson was discovered in 2012 by the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. Scientists used this powerful particle accelerator to collide protons at high speeds, creating conditions similar to those that existed just after the Big Bang. The resulting data showed evidence of the Higgs Boson's existence.

4. What is the significance of the Higgs Boson?

The Higgs Boson is significant because it helps explain the origin of mass in the universe. It is also a crucial piece of the Standard Model of particle physics, which describes the fundamental particles and forces that make up our universe. Its discovery has also opened up new avenues of research and potential applications in areas such as energy and technology.

5. How does the Higgs Boson give particles their mass?

According to the Higgs Field theory, particles interact with the Higgs Field and gain mass as a result. This interaction is similar to how objects gain mass when moving through a viscous medium, such as water. The Higgs Boson is the particle associated with this field, and its interactions with other particles give them their mass.

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