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.