Higgs boson research, CMS detector C013 / 6884
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Higgs boson research, CMS detector C013 / 6884
Higgs boson research. Graphic of a longitudinal section through a detector showing a collision event recorded during the search for the Higgs boson. This event (a proton-proton collision) was recorded with the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) detector in 2012. It shows characteristics expected of a ZZ event, the decay of the Standard Models Higgs boson to a pair of Z bosons. One of the Z bosons decays to a pair of electrons (green lines and green towers) and the other decays to a pair of muons (red lines). In the Standard Model, the Higgs boson is used to explain why particles have mass. CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) announced the Higgs boson discovery on 4 July 2012
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This print showcases the groundbreaking Higgs boson research conducted at CERN, the European particle physics laboratory. The image depicts a graphic representation of a longitudinal section through a detector, capturing an extraordinary collision event recorded during the search for the elusive Higgs boson in 2012. The collision event, which involved two protons colliding within the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) detector, exhibits distinct characteristics expected of a ZZ event. This signifies the decay of the Standard Model's Higgs boson into a pair of Z bosons. One Z boson decays into two electrons, represented by vibrant green lines and towers, while the other transforms into two muons depicted by striking red lines. Intriguingly, this discovery played a pivotal role in our understanding of particle mass as it validated one aspect of the Standard Model's explanation for why particles possess mass. Consequently, on July 4th, 2012, CERN announced to the world their momentous achievement in discovering this fundamental particle known as "the God Particle". This remarkable photograph not only captures scientific excellence but also symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit to unravel nature's mysteries. It serves as a testament to countless hours spent conducting experiments and analyzing data at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC), ultimately leading us closer to comprehending the intricate structure of matter and expanding our knowledge about subatomic particles that shape our universe.
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