Robert Brout

Robert Brout was a prominent theoretical physicist known for his contributions to particle physics, particularly in the development of the Higgs mechanism. Alongside François Englert, he proposed a theory explaining how particles acquire mass through interactions with a field, now known as the Higgs field. This theoretical framework was crucial for understanding fundamental forces and particles. The discovery of the Higgs boson at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider in 2012 confirmed their theory, significantly advancing our understanding of the universe. Brout's work has been fundamental in shaping modern particle physics, influencing both collider experiments and theoretical research.