THE HIGGS BOSON DISCOVERY: IMPLICATIONS FOR PARTICLE PHYSICS

Physics

The discovery of the Higgs boson represents a monumental achievement in particle physics, confirming the existence of the last missing piece of the Standard Model of particle physics. This paper reviews the experimental and theoretical aspects leading to the discovery at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. We discuss the fundamental role of the Higgs field in particle mass generation and its implications for our understanding of the universe at both microscopic and cosmic scales. Furthermore, we explore the broader implications of the Higgs boson discovery, including its impact on our theoretical framework beyond the Standard Model, such as the potential existence of new physics phenomena and the nature of dark matter. Finally, we highlight ongoing and future research directions aimed at elucidating the complete picture of particle interactions and fundamental forces in nature.

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