The Higgs Mechanism

The Higgs Mechanism is a fundamental process in physics that explains how particles acquire mass. In simple terms, it involves an invisible field permeating the universe, known as the Higgs field. When particles interact with this field, they gain mass, similar to how a swimmer feels resistance in water. Without the Higgs Mechanism, particles would remain massless and unable to form the matter that makes up stars, planets, and ultimately, everything we see. The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 was crucial in confirming this theory and deepening our understanding of the universe's structure.