Overview
Explore the cutting-edge developments at the Large Hadron Collider since the discovery of the Higgs boson in this enlightening lecture by physicist Harry Cliff. Delve into the world of particle physics, understanding the fundamental building blocks of the universe and the concept of unified forces. Learn about the intricate workings of the Large Hadron Collider, including its massive detectors like ATLAS, and the complex process of identifying new particles. Discover the challenges faced by scientists in their quest for new physics, from false alarms to exciting breakthroughs. Gain insights into direct and indirect search methods, including the study of particle decays and lepton universality. Examine how these experiments are pushing the boundaries of the Standard Model and potentially uncovering groundbreaking new measurements that could revolutionize our understanding of the universe.
Syllabus
Introduction
What is a Higgs
What are particles
The Cosmic Pie
Unified Forces
The Large Hadron Collider
The Blue Tube
The Tunnels
ATLAS
How do you find a Higgs
The string of bad news
A new bump
Excitement
Harrys experiment
Direct searches
How do particles decay
Indirect measurements
lepton universality
Standard model
New measurements
Taught by
The Royal Institution