Gerald Guralnik

Gerald Guralnik was a prominent theoretical physicist known for his contributions to particle physics, particularly in the understanding of the Higgs boson. Along with collaborators, he played a key role in developing the Higgs mechanism, which explains how particles acquire mass through their interaction with an invisible field. This breakthrough was crucial to the Standard Model of particle physics, which describes the fundamental forces and building blocks of the universe. Guralnik’s work helped pave the way for the discovery of the Higgs boson at CERN in 2012, solidifying his legacy in modern physics.