The Life and Work of Peter Higgs - Discovering the Higgs Boson

Explore the fascinating journey of Peter Higgs and the discovery of the Higgs boson in this illuminating talk by physicist Frank Close. Delve into the life of the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who became the only person in history to have an existing single particle named after them. Learn about the long-standing mystery in physics that was finally clarified on July 4, 2012, when the ATLAS and CMS collaborations at CERN's Large Hadron Collider announced the production and observation of the elusive Higgs boson. Discover the origins of this groundbreaking theory, proposed in 1964 by six scientists, including Peter Higgs himself. Gain insights into the significance of this discovery and its impact on our understanding of mass in the universe. Recorded at the Royal Institution's theatre on July 7, 2022, this engaging presentation offers a unique opportunity to unravel the complexities of particle physics and appreciate the remarkable contributions of Peter Higgs to the field.