UK Nobel Prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs dies age 94

UK Nobel Prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs dies age 94

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Category : Obituaries Published on: April 11 2024

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  • British physicist Peter Higgs, renowned for his discovery of the 'Higgs-Boson Particle' or 'God Particle,' passed away at the age of 94.
  • The discovery of the Higgs-Boson Particle, often referred to as the 'God Particle,' significantly contributed to understanding the origins of the universe, particularly after the Big Bang, by explaining how particles acquire mass.
  • Peter Higgs was honored with the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2013 for his groundbreaking discovery. He spent many years as a professor at Edinburgh University, where he made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics.
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