THE HIGGS BOSON: DISCOVERIES AND IMPLICATIONS

Abstract

The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 marked a significant milestone in particle physics, confirming the existence of the last missing piece of the Standard Model. This scholarly article explores the journey leading to the discovery of the Higgs boson, its properties, and its implications for our understanding of the fundamental forces of nature. It delves into the experimental techniques used in its detection, the significance of its mass, and its role in the mechanism of mass generation. Furthermore, this article discusses the broader implications of the Higgs boson discovery for theoretical physics, cosmology, and the search for new physics beyond the Standard Model.