Peter Higgs

2024 - 4 - 10

Remembering Peter Higgs: The Man Behind the Iconic 'God Particle' Theory

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RIP Peter Higgs, the genius who unlocked the secrets of the universe with the Higgs boson theory. 🌌 #PeterHiggs #GodParticle #Science

Peter Higgs, the brilliant mind behind the groundbreaking Higgs boson theory, passed away at the remarkable age of 94. Higgs made a profound impact on modern science when he proposed the existence of the eponymous Higgs boson in 1964. Known as the 'God particle,' this theoretical particle holds the key to understanding the origin of mass for other fundamental particles. The discovery of the Higgs boson by the ATLAS and CMS Experiments at CERN's Large Hadron Collider in 2012 solidified Higgs's legacy and reshaped the field of particle physics.

Peter Higgs's journey to fame reached its peak when he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2013 for his groundbreaking work on the Higgs boson. His contributions to the field of physics revolutionized our understanding of the universe and paved the way for future scientific exploration. Despite his immense achievements, Higgs remained a profoundly modest physicist, dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and the advancement of scientific discovery.

In his honor, let's reflect on the incredible legacy left behind by Peter Higgs, a visionary scientist who forever changed the landscape of particle physics. Peter Higgs will always be remembered for his remarkable intellect, unwavering dedication to science, and the lasting impact of his groundbreaking theory on the scientific community and beyond.

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CERN pays tribute to Peter Higgs (CERN)

Peter Higgs has passed away at the age of 94. An iconic figure in modern science, Higgs in 1964 postulated the existence of the eponymous Higgs boson.

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ATLAS mourns the loss of Peter Higgs (ATLAS Experiment at CERN)

In 2012, the ATLAS and CMS Experiments at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) detected the long-sought Higgs boson. Peter Higgs and François Englert themselves ...

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Peter Higgs, who proposed existence of God particle theory, dies at ... (Livemint)

Peter Higgs, the European scientist who won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics for describing the Higgs boson (God particle)—a theoretical particle that ...

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Peter Higgs, Nobel Prize Winner Who Predicted Higgs Boson, Dies ... (The Quantum Insider)

Professor Peter Higgs died peacefully at home on Monday 8 April following a short illness, University of Edinburgh confirms.

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Physicist Peter Higgs passes away: What is the 'God particle', which ... (The Indian Express)

The 'God particle' or Higgs boson is the particle that is supposed to account for the mass of every other fundamental particle. What does that mean?

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Peter Higgs, who proposed existence of “God particle,” dead at 94 ... (Jefferson City News Tribune)

LONDON (AP) -- Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called "God particle" that helped explain how matter formed ...

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Peter Higgs dies: Why 'God particle' Higgs Boson matters to ... (THE WEEK)

Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called “God particle” boson, passed away aged 94.

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Peter Higgs dies at 94: 10 unknown facts about legendary physicist ... (The Indian Express)

Peter Higgs, the eminent scientist who proposed the "Higgs boson" particle named after him, passed away on Monday.

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Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called 'God ... (OPB News)

LONDON — Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called "God particle" that helped explain how matter formed after ...

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Peter Higgs, Physicist Who Discovered the 'God Particle,' Dies at 94 (The New York Times)

The Higgs boson was named for him. It was a key element of the Standard Model, which encapsulated all human knowledge so far about elementary particles.

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Peter Higgs (1929-2024): A fundamentally modest physicist (Frontline)

Peter Higgs, Nobel Laureate, predicted the Higgs boson, or "God Particle," which was discovered in 2013.

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Peter Higgs, a Giant of Particle Physics, Dies at 94 (Scientific American)

The Nobel Prize-winning theorist's prediction of the Higgs boson sparked a half-century quest of discovery that reshaped physics—and our understanding of ...

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6 physicists on the legacy of Peter Higgs (IAI TV)

With the passing of Nobel prize-winning physicist, Peter Higgs, we reflect on the importance of 'the God particle', the Higgs boson. We asked some of the ...

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Remembering physicist Peter Higgs – podcast (The Guardian)

The Nobel prize-winning British physicist Peter Higgs died this week aged 94. The confirmation in 2012 of the existence of the Higgs boson particle, ...

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Why Peter Higgs leaves a massive legacy in the field of physics (Space.com)

On April 8, 2024, Peter Higgs passed away. Pioneering the discovery of the Higgs boson, the mark the theoretical physicist has left on physics is immense.

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