TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Cern's Supercollider
In this video, Brian Cox provides a brief overview of particle physics and discusses the role of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. [14:57] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Basics of the Higgs Boson
Using the Socratic method, CERN scientists Dave Barney and Steve Goldfarb explain the exciting implications of the Higgs boson. [6:30]
Symmetry Magazine
Symmetry Magazine: Explain It in 60 Seconds: The Higgs Boson
The Higgs boson, a particle hypothesized by Peter Higgs, is described in this article. "Explain It In 60 Seconds" is an article series that aims to summarize in a few paragraphs the meaning of different concepts in particle physics.
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National Research Council: Elementary Particle Physics
The Committee on Elementary-Particle Physics, part of the U.S. National Research Council, presents this massive report on particle physics. It's a definitive document. Surprisingly readable, totally detailed. Start with the Table of...
Science Struck
Science Struck: What Is the Higgs Boson Particle?
A detailed explanation of the Higgs Boson particle and the science of particle physics. Discusses the history of the search for this particle, the ongoing research with the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Europe, and what is known so...
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Fermi National Accelerator Lab: Discovery of Top Quark
This article announces the discovery of the top quark and its significance in particle physics.
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Lancaster University: Particle Physics Package: Higgs
A look at where the Higgs boson exists within the Standard Model of particle physics. Explains forces in the Model (electromagnetism, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force) and offers thoughts on how the Higgs particle might be...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Higgs Field, Explained
One of the most significant scientific discoveries of the early 21st century is surely the Higgs boson, but the boson and the Higgs Field that allows for that magic particle are extremely difficult to grasp. Don Lincoln outlines an...
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Cern: Missing Higgs
A very brief article explaining the theorized role of the Higgs field and Higgs boson shortly after the Big Bang and the method by which scientists hope to detect the Higgs boson.