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science11 days ago

Large Hadron Collider Temporarily Ceases Operations

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Switzerland will be shut down starting June for about five years to undergo major upgrades to increase its collision capacity, with the goal of enabling more advanced experiments. During this period, CERN is also planning the development of the Future Circular Collider, a much larger and more powerful accelerator, although its future is uncertain due to high costs and scientific debates. The LHC's shutdown is part of ongoing efforts to deepen our understanding of fundamental physics, including the universe's origins.

science1 year ago

New Insights Unveiled in Higgs Boson Research

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute have announced new findings on the Higgs boson, enhancing our understanding of its interactions with W and Z bosons, which are crucial to the Standard Model of particle physics. These discoveries, presented at the International Conference on High Energy Physics, confirm theoretical predictions and set the stage for future research at the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider. The findings not only validate existing theories but also open possibilities for discovering new particles or forces, potentially reshaping our understanding of the universe.

science1 year ago

New Insights into Higgs Boson and Quark Interactions Revealed

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute have made significant advancements in understanding the Higgs boson's interactions with other particles, particularly W and Z bosons, using data from the Large Hadron Collider. These findings, presented at the ICHEP 2024, confirm theoretical predictions of the standard model and enhance our understanding of particle mass acquisition. The results also set the stage for future research at the High-Luminosity LHC, potentially uncovering new physics beyond the standard model.

science1 year ago

Large Hadron Collider Findings Challenge Standard Model

A recent experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider observed an unexpectedly frequent ultra-rare decay of kaons, challenging the predictions of the standard model of physics. The NA62 experiment detected this decay 13 times out of 100 billion kaons, suggesting potential flaws in the current model. While further data and replication are needed, this finding could significantly impact our understanding of particle physics.

science1 year ago

Historic Lead Atom Collision Yields Top Quarks

The ATLAS collaboration at CERN's Large Hadron Collider has observed top quarks in collisions between lead ions for the first time, marking a significant step in understanding the early universe's conditions. This discovery allows scientists to study the quark-gluon plasma, a state of matter present just after the Big Bang, and use top quarks as time markers to probe its evolution. The findings also open avenues for exploring momentum distribution within atomic nuclei and further understanding fundamental forces.

science1 year ago

CERN's Higgs Boson Research Unveils New Physics Insights

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute have made significant advances in understanding the interactions of the Higgs boson with other particles, particularly W and Z bosons, using data from the Large Hadron Collider. These findings, presented at the ICHEP 2024, confirm theoretical predictions of the Standard Model and pave the way for future research at the High-Luminosity LHC. The results could potentially reveal new particles or forces, expanding our understanding of the universe.

science1 year ago

CERN's Latest Higgs Boson Findings Hint at New Physics

CERN physicists have released results from their search for 'new physics' using the Large Hadron Collider, finding no evidence beyond the Standard Model but gaining valuable data for future experiments. Despite not detecting Higgs boson pair production, their work provides constraints for upcoming studies. The LHC is set for upgrades to increase collision rates, potentially aiding the discovery of rare events like Higgs boson pairs. The study was published in the Journal of High Energy Physics.

science1 year ago

Unveiling Nuclear Shapes: Insights from High-Energy Collisions

Researchers from the Niels Bohr Institute and Peking University have used experiments at CERN's Large Hadron Collider to predict changes in the shape of Xenon nuclei during high-energy collisions. These findings, published in Physical Review Letters, reveal that the initial geometry of colliding nuclei significantly influences the outcomes of such collisions, challenging previous assumptions. The study also provides insights into the quark-gluon plasma, a state of matter present shortly after the Big Bang, and demonstrates a novel algorithm for analyzing particle interactions without supercomputers.

science1 year ago

Exploring New Physics Through Higgs Boson Interactions

Scientists at CERN's ATLAS experiment are investigating the interactions between Higgs bosons to search for physics beyond the Standard Model. Despite the rarity of Higgs boson pair production, which has not yet been observed, researchers are using simulations and machine learning to analyze potential signals. While no discrepancies with the Standard Model have been found, the study sets stronger constraints on new physics phenomena. Future upgrades to the LHC may increase collision data, potentially revealing new insights into Higgs boson interactions.

science1 year ago

Higgs Boson: 12 Years On, Still No New Physics Unveiled

Recent theoretical advancements have improved the understanding of the Higgs boson’s properties, particularly its cross-section during gluon-gluon collisions, confirming the Standard Model's predictions. This research, involving international physicists, highlights the importance of higher-order corrections and suggests that future data from the Large Hadron Collider may reveal new aspects of particle physics.