Higgs cosmology

Area of Science:

• Particle Physics
• Cosmology
• Quantum Gravity

Background:

• The Standard Model of particle physics is confirmed by Higgs boson discovery.
• The Standard Model may extend to the Planck scale, providing a basis for early Universe descriptions.

Purpose of the Study:

• Explore the role of the Higgs field in cosmic evolution.
• Investigate connections between particle physics and cosmology.
• Highlight the emerging field of Higgs cosmology.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of data from the Large Hadron Collider.
• Theoretical physics modeling.
• Cosmological observation interpretation.

Main Results:

• The Standard Model accurately describes particle interactions up to TeV energies.
• The Higgs field's properties suggest a central role in cosmic events like inflation and phase transitions.
• The Higgs field may influence baryonic and dark matter origins and the Universe's ultimate fate via vacuum instability.

Conclusions:

• Higgs cosmology offers new insights into fundamental questions about the Universe.
• Future particle physics and cosmological data will advance Higgs cosmology.
• The Higgs field is crucial for understanding cosmic evolution and fundamental physics.