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Higgs boson discovery announcement C013 / 6876

Higgs boson discovery announcement, 4th July 2012. Joe Incandela, spokesperson for the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) experiment, speaking at a seminar to announce the observation of a new particle consistent with the Higgs boson. Data collected by the CMS and ATLAS (a torodial LHC apparatus) experiments at the LHC (Large Hadron Collider) at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) have shown the new particle at around 125 giga electron volts (GeV). Further analysis will determine if the particle is the long sought for Higgs boson, a fundamental particle that is thought to give other particles mass. The particle is required by many of the Grand Unified Theories (or GUTs) which hope to explain three of the fundamental forces (electromagnetism and the weak and the strong nuclear forces) in a single unified theory

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This print captures a historic moment in the world of particle physics. On the 4th of July 2012, Joe Incandela, spokesperson for the CMS experiment at CERN, stood before an eager audience at a seminar to announce a groundbreaking discovery - the observation of a new particle consistent with the elusive Higgs boson. The image showcases the excitement and anticipation that filled the room as scientists from around Europe gathered to hear this significant announcement. The atmosphere is charged with intellectual curiosity and scientific achievement. Data collected by both CMS and ATLAS experiments at CERN's Large Hadron Collider revealed this mysterious particle hovering around 125 GeV. While further analysis was required to confirm its identity as the long-sought-after Higgs boson, hopes were high among physicists present that day. Referred to colloquially as "the God Particle" this fundamental particle plays a crucial role in many Grand Unified Theories seeking to explain three of nature's fundamental forces within one unified framework. Its existence could provide insights into our understanding of mass and shape our comprehension of subatomic particles. This photograph not only encapsulates an extraordinary scientific breakthrough but also symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and our unyielding quest to unravel the mysteries that surround us. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity, collaboration, and dedication towards unraveling the secrets hidden within matter itself.

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