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higgs

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In the most Higgs-enriched regions that have been constructed, the contribution from Higgs is ~10% in H->WW->2l+2nu and ~20% in H->2photon.

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Quick take

A surname originating as a patronymic.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of higgs gathered in one view.

noun

A surname originating as a patronymic.

adjective

pertaining to the Higgs mechanism/Higgs force

verb

(physics) to make subject to the Higgs mechanism

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for higgs.

noun

A surname originating as a patronymic.

adjective

pertaining to the Higgs mechanism/Higgs force

verb

(physics) to make subject to the Higgs mechanism

noun

(physics) Ellipsis of Higgs boson, named for Peter Higgs. [(particle physics) An elementary particle in the Standard Model, namely a boson with zero spin, that gives mass to other particles.]

Example sentences

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In the most Higgs-enriched regions that have been constructed, the contribution from Higgs is ~10% in H->WW->2l+2nu and ~20% in H->2photon.

2

They called it Higgs boson and constructed a lot of expensive equipment to try to prove that it exists.

3

We didn't decide on the existence of the Higgs boson by asking Stephen Hawking's opinion.

4

Its so amazing to live in a time we found the Higgs boson and flying by Pluto.

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As you probably know, the Higgs decays into many different combinations of particles.

6

Getting help from them is like trying to find the Higgs Boson.

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In some of these cases, we have very little chance of determining whether there was a Higgs in the event.

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Regarding the Higgs mass, there are two basic camps in particle physics.

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Not to mention the recent confirmation of the Higgs Boson.

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The Standard Model (including the yet-to-be discovered Higgs and top quark) was completed in the mid '70s around when the bottom and charm quark were found.

11

To Haskell, Monads are like the Higgs boson.

12

For example we've observed the top quark, tau neutrino and Higgs boson.

Quote examples

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Though theoretically predicted long ago, I suppose the Higgs boson can be said to have been "discovered" in 2012 when its presence was first confirmed.

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[2] This is discussed at length in the book "Collision Course" by Kerryn Higgs.

3

One of the main motivating features of Supersymmetry is to reconcile this difference by providing a mechanism by which the Higgs mass "naturally" becomes much less than the Planck mass.

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[1] Kerryn Higgs - "Collision Course: Endless Growth on a Finite Planet"

Proper noun examples

1

Then there are even less sensitive channels, which means we have even less chance to say whether a specific event contains a Higgs.

2

The lynchpin of the Standard Model (the Higgs) has been found.

3

Didn't heard of Higgs, but looks interesting.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use higgs in a sentence?

In the most Higgs-enriched regions that have been constructed, the contribution from Higgs is ~10% in H->WW->2l+2nu and ~20% in H->2photon.

What does higgs mean?

A surname originating as a patronymic.

What part of speech is higgs?

higgs is commonly used as noun, adjective, verb.