How the Higgs boson was discovered

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The discovery of the Higgs boson was a long process. In this video, Fermilab’s Dr. Don tells us how scientists searched for the Higgs boson over the years, using three major accelerators and culminating finally in the discovery in 2012.

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Fascinating—and yet another reminder that I’m nowhere near smart enough to understand physics. But it’s fun trying!

cyclonasaurusrex

That scene where Peter Higgs is tearing up got me. Such a massive endeavor. Thank you for this!

JosephTatumPage

Excellent explainer video Dr. Don! "After All, Physics Is Everything"! 💥💥👍👍

sapelesteve

Long journey and a massive endeavor. Good to see Peter Higgs in that crowd. I think it would be fun to have more closer looks at the discoveries of other particles, especially strange, charm and top.

FrancisFjordCupola

Wow, I was one of the people asking, so I am even commenting before watching the video, just to share my exitement! Looking forward to watching the video :)

kennethaunstrup

That was the clearest and most concise description of the science behind the discovery of the Higgs-boson; well done Don!😁

lr

For anyone curious about the big silly buttons, they were made for the televised shutdown ceremony.

rocketskids

Excellent review...
One of your best, IMHO...

lanimulrepus

Seeing Dr.Higgs wiping his tears gave me second hand pride 🥰.
What a huge moment it must have been i can only imagine.

I REALLY wish someday to experience what this *man* felt at that moment ❤

sadderwhiskeymann

Very interesting, from a fellow colleague! One interesting fact to point out is that one of the most important ways to observe the mass-giving Higgs boson is to observe its decay into two mass-less particles (with a little help from quantum mechanics)

giuliomezzadri

Sir I have emailed you about clubbing of forces, kindly pls answer my questions and ideas, Yashvardhan Singh

NeetuSingh-cxie

Can you explain how a mirror works on the atomic level?
If you have a single photon it is much smaller than the atoms making up the mirror. Also the atoms do not create a perfect surface, if you zoom into a normal mirror the surface is relatively ruff at the atomic level.
Also seen from the photons point of view, there are holes in the atomic lattice and the atoms are vibrating due to the relativ high temperatur. (say 20 C)
So how is the photon bounced back with the simple entry angle is equal to exit angle?

And how can LIGO and LISA measure smaller distance changes than the atoms making up the mirror?

Petch

Thanks Dr.Don. I really enjoy your little talks with us, makes me feel like I'm part of the universe. I dread the thought that we only get the bs that comes from that buffoon deGrass. :)

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