What Is the Higgs Boson? - Sean Carroll Discusses the God Particle

Explore the groundbreaking discovery of the Higgs boson in this 31-minute video lecture by renowned physicist Sean Carroll. Delve into the world of particle physics, starting with the media sensation surrounding the July 4, 2012 announcement. Trace the history of particle physics from Democritus to modern elementary particles. Understand the crucial distinction between particles and fields, and learn about the two vital roles of the Higgs field. Examine the Standard Model of Particle Physics and how it addresses gauge symmetries. Discover the connection between Einstein's famous equation and particle accelerators, leading to the development of the Large Hadron Collider. Learn about the Nobel Prize-winning work of Peter Higgs and Francois Englert, and gain insight into why scientists dedicate their careers to particle physics research.

Higgs Boson Discovery Is a Media Sensation
Democritus: Father of Particle Physics
What Are Elementary Particles?
Difference Between Particles and Fields
Two Crucial Roles of Higgs Field
Standard Model of Particle Physics
Solving Issue with Gauge Symmetries
Einstein's Famous Equation and Particle Accelerators
Tevatron Leads to Large Hadron Collider
Peter Higgs and Francois Englert Win Nobel Prize
Why Scientists Devote Time to Particle Physics