Life Post-Higgs - Future Directions in Particle Physics

Explore the implications of the Higgs boson discovery and its impact on the future of particle physics in this 37-minute conference talk by Dr. Tim Tait from the University of California, Irvine. Delivered at the APS April Meeting 2013 in Denver, the presentation covers a range of topics including the historical context of the Higgs discovery, its significance in the field, and the remaining questions in high-energy physics. Delve into discussions on dark matter, direct search methods, and the challenges that lie ahead for researchers. Gain insights into how this groundbreaking discovery is shaping the direction of particle physics research and the potential for future breakthroughs in our understanding of the universe.

Introduction
Outline
Florence
The Cable
The Higgs
Lord Kelvin
Clouds
How bright is the sky
Real clouds
Questions
Dark Matter
Direct Search
More Clouds
Outlook