Mass, Energy, Charge, Spin & Lifespan

The "God particle" is a popular nickname for the Higgs boson, a fundamental particle predicted by the Standard Model of particle physics. Let's explore the properties of the Higgs boson:

1. Mass: The Higgs boson itself has a mass of approximately 125 giga-electron volts (GeV)/c², as measured by the ATLAS and CMS experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Its mass is in the range of other elementary particles in the Standard Model.

2. Energy: The energy associated with the Higgs boson depends on the collision energies of the particles producing it. In particle accelerator experiments like those conducted at the LHC, high-energy collisions are required to create Higgs bosons. The energy is then converted into the mass of the Higgs boson.

3. Electric Charge: The Higgs boson is electrically neutral. It does not carry any electric charge.

4. Spin: The Higgs boson has a spin of zero. In particle physics, spin is an intrinsic property of particles that relates to their angular momentum. Particles with spin 0, such as the Higgs boson, are called scalar particles.

5. Lifespan: The Higgs boson is an extremely short-lived particle. It decays almost instantaneously after its creation, with a very short lifespan on the order of 10^(-22) seconds. The exact decay modes and lifetimes of the Higgs boson depend on its energy and other factors.

It's important to note that the properties of the Higgs boson were determined through experimental observations and measurements at the LHC. These measurements have confirmed the existence of the Higgs boson and provided valuable insights into its properties. However, further research and analysis are ongoing to study its behavior in more detail and understand its interactions with other particles.

The discovery of the Higgs boson has significantly contributed to our understanding of the mechanism of mass generation in the universe, as described by the Higgs field in the Standard Model of particle physics.

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