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Recently published on ResearchGate SPACE & PLANETARY SCIENCE EDUCATION eJOURNAL Vol. 6, No. 7: Aug 21, 2024 This paper presents a validation of the Dodecahedron Linear String Field Hypothesis (DLSFH), a unified model that integrates string theory, quantum field theory, and general relativity. The validation is based on the discovery and measurement of the Higgs boson, a scalar boson with a mass near 125 GeV, by the ATLAS and CMS collaborations at the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The paper compares theoretical predictions from the DLSFH with experimental observations, focusing on the Higgs boson's mass, decay channels, and the theoretical consistency of the model. #UFT #GR #LHC #QuantumFieldTheory https://lnkd.in/d6hze4tj

Peter Higgs: Physicist who theorised the Higgs boson has died aged 94 See… https://lnkd.in/e5mCJTpe “Nobody took what I was doing seriously ~ Peter Higgs. In 1962, Philip Warren Anderson proposed a mechanism (later known as the Higgs mechanism) to explain the origin of mass. Peter Higgs came up with a solution to this problem. He developed the idea that all the particles were massless when the universe began. However, they acquired mass a fraction of a second later after interacting with a theoretical scalar field. He further postulated that this theoretical field permeates space and gives mass to all elementary subatomic particles interacting with it. Although many other groups simultaneously had also posed similar solutions, none of them predicted the existence of a heavy boson associated with that scalar field like Peter. Finally, on July 4, 2012, CERN announced that the ATLAS and Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiments had probably detected signs that somehow indicated the presence of an extremely massive particle in the mass region around 126 GeV/c2. This was perhaps the same particle predicted by Peter Higgs about 48 years ago and thus was named after him as Higgs Boson. Eventually, in 2013, the existence of the Higgs Boson was officially confirmed, and the Nobel Prize in physics was jointly awarded to François Englert and Peter W. Higgs for their theoretical discovery of a mechanism that contributes to our understanding of the origin of mass of subatomic particles. That’s 50 years later. See… https://lnkd.in/exmbB3Uz

As CERN marks its 70th anniversary, I feel privileged to reflect on how much we’ve accomplished across a wide range of experiments. Working with the Experimental Areas Group (https://lnkd.in/dk8su7gq) has given me a unique perspective on the incredible diversity of research happening beyond the iconic LHC. 💡 The North Area and East Area are hubs of innovation, enabling crucial experiments, detector R&D, and outreach initiatives like Beamline for Schools. Experiments like NA62 and COMPASS pushed and continue to push the boundaries of fixed-target physics. These efforts, alongside pioneering projects like Physics Beyond Colliders (https://pbc.web.cern.ch/) and next-generation experiments such as SHiP, are not just complementary to the LHC’s discoveries—they are essential to expanding our understanding of the universe. 🌍 Seeing how these diverse programs come together, with decades of progress behind us and more to come, reminds me how special it is to be part of CERN's ongoing journey. Here’s to the next 70 years of scientific discovery! 💫 #CERN70 #NorthArea #EastArea #ParticlePhysics #PhysicsBeyondColliders #Experiments

The Short-Baseline Near Detector (SBND) at Fermilab has reached the crucial milestone of identifying its first neutrinos. Despite the abundance of neutrino particles in the Universe, they are some of the most difficult to detect and study. UK scientists funded by STFC have been working alongside around 180 scientists, engineers and technical staff from 27 institutions across the world to seek to unravel these mysterious particles and push the boundaries of what we think we know about the Universe. For decades, experts have speculated about the existence of a fourth undiscovered type of neutrino, and the SBND could be on the brink of putting these theories to rest. Find out how STFC's scientists are helping reshape particle physics 👇👇 https://lnkd.in/ddKksB-i

The "God Particle": Unveiling the Mass Mystery with the Higgs Boson Did you know that fundamental particles, the building blocks of matter, have mass thanks to a quirky little particle called the Higgs boson? Nicknamed the "God particle" by some, the Higgs boson is a crucial piece of the Standard Model of particle physics. For decades, physicists puzzled over why some particles had mass while others, like photons, did not. The answer came in the 1960s with the proposal of the Higgs field, a field of energy permeating all of space. Particles interact with this field, and those interactions give them mass – the stronger the interaction, the more massive the particle. The Higgs boson is the "excitation" of the Higgs field, a ripple in this energy field. Detecting this elusive particle took a monumental effort. In 2012, physicists at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN achieved a breakthrough, finally confirming the existence of the Higgs boson. This discovery was a major milestone in our understanding of the universe. It solidified the Standard Model and opened doors to new avenues of research. But the story doesn't end there. The properties of the Higgs boson we've observed so far hold hints of mysteries beyond the Standard Model. What's next for the Higgs boson? Unveiling its full nature: Further study of the Higgs boson's properties could reveal inconsistencies with the Standard Model, pointing towards new physics. ->Dark matter connection: Could the Higgs boson interact with dark matter, the mysterious substance thought to make up most of the universe's mass? The Higgs boson discovery continues to fuel scientific exploration. Join the discussion: ->What are your thoughts on the Higgs boson and its significance? ->How can further research into the Higgs boson help us understand the universe? Share your insights and let's keep the conversation about particle physics going! #HiggsBoson #ParticlePhysics #StandardModel #Science #CERN #LHC

“Experts say neutrinos could be the key missing puzzle piece in explaining why equal amounts of matter and antimatter didn’t annihilate each other when the universe formed in the Big Bang — and therefore how we even exist 13 billion years later. “ “A muon collider would be more efficient than the proton and electron colliders that researchers now use to race particles around tubes approaching the speed of light, then smashing them together to see what happens — and potentially which other new particles might emerge.” “It’s up to creative physicists to figure out how we can make this happen,” Here they sit your answers to magnetic and flavour anomalies (properties) contributing to charge particle oddities or commonly referred to as CPV. The pieces of the puzzle are all there, but like magnets it takes creativity to figure out how to play with them.

March is here and so is our newest Result of the Month 2024 - "Non-Fermi Liquid Behaviour in a Correlated Flat-band Pyrochlore Lattice" This research has been conducted by the esteemed team led by Huang, Chen, and Huang et al. from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rice University, USA.   Utilizing angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), the team has unveiled a significant discovery—a topological flat band situated at the Fermi level in CuV2S4. This noteworthy finding underscores the concurrent cooperation of local Coulomb interactions and geometric frustration, resulting in the induction of correlated topology and the pinning of flat bands near the Fermi level.   Kudos to the brilliant minds at Rice University for advancing our comprehension of quantum materials! 🌟 All ARPES measurements were achieved with a Scienta Omicron DA30. Read the full Result of the Month: https://lnkd.in/dfQebg4f #ResultOfTheMonth #ElectronSpectroscopy #ScientaOmicron

Supercomputer simulations offer explanation for X-ray radiation from black holes

🌟 Remembering a Legend 🌟 It is with a heavy heart that we, at DYNA, join the global scientific community in mourning the loss of a monumental figure, Mr. Peter Higgs, who passed away on April 8, 2024. His groundbreaking discovery of the Higgs boson, often referred to as "the god particle," has been a cornerstone in our understanding of the universe. The detection of the Higgs boson by the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, nestled between the scenic borders of France and Switzerland, marks one of the most significant milestones in the field of particle physics. This discovery not only deepens our comprehension of the fundamental structures that compose our world but also exemplifies the boundless pursuit of knowledge. At DYNA, we feel an immense sense of pride and humility in our small yet significant association with CERN. Our engagement in providing state-of-the-art cleanroom solutions has afforded us a unique vantage point to witness the relentless quest for discovery and innovation. Today, as we pay homage to Peter Higgs and his indelible legacy, we are reminded of the curiosity and perseverance that drive us forward. Let us honor his memory by continuing to explore, discover, and innovate for a better tomorrow. #PeterHiggs #HiggsBoson #Innovation #Science #DYNA #CleanroomSolutions #CERN

Canadian particle accelerator TRIUMF outlines Canada’s contribution to the crucial upgrades of CERN’s Large Hadron Collider and the potential for these advancements to usher in a new era of particle physics research. Within the many narratives of modern science, certain discoveries have emerged, like thunderclaps, reshaping our understanding of the universe with seismic force. In the realm of contemporary physics, no such discovery has reverberated louder than the first experimental proof of the Higgs boson, a subatomic particle of legendary stature. Read the whole article from TRIUMF Head of Communications Stu Shepherd here, to appear in the forthcoming edition of the Innovation News Network Innovation Platform: https://lnkd.in/eKHkqa2a #science #research #canada #cern #triumf #horizoneurope