Monday 23 July 2012

Zen and the Higgs Boson...

We strayed onto the topic of quantum physics this evening, attempting as ever to 'eff the ineffable'... I mentioned a video I'd found useful, so here's the link:


I've you've other explanations you've found useful, leave a comment!

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  1. The Infinite Monkey Cage, BBC Radio 4, of 23rd July 2012, available on BBC iplayer - Higgs Bosons disappeared leaving behind Higgs Fields at Symmetry Breaking (when Weak and Strong Forces 'split off'), at least that's how I interpret what was said - this is a comedy program where some scientists can't resist getting serious from time to time.

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  2. Thanks, Lorna... link is bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/timc for anyone interested, can be downloaded now, but not sure how long they last for.

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    1. Thanks Alasdair. 30 minutes including quite a lot of laughter.

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    2. Have downloaded it now, will listen to it... at some stage! I notice that these are listed as being indefinitely available, which is good!

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