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... from collisions to the Higgs boson
... from collisions to the Higgs boson
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
May 16, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
To study the Higgs boson at the LHC we also need to understand how highly energetic quarks and gluons interact, among themselves and with the Higgs. These interactions are described by quantum field theory, a beautiful mathematical framework that combines quantum mechanics with Einstein’s theory of special relativity. In recent years, our understanding of quantum field theory has progressed significantly, allowing us to develop a new generation of accurate theoretical predictions for key LHC reactions. In this talk, I will highlight some of the ideas behind this progress, and illustrate how they are being applied to investigate the Higgs sector at the LHC.
Released:
May 16, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (86)
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