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Join us for a talk by Reston physicist Dr. Michael Albrow, who in 1964 started studying tiny particles like electrons and protons. At the same time, Peter Higgs came up with a theory that explained how different forces, like electricity and radioactivity, work. His idea also explained why particles have mass — for example, why an electron in your finger weighs the same as one far away in space. He said space isn’t empty but filled with a special field that is the same everywhere. This field is different from electric or magnetic fields because it doesn’t point in any direction. Higgs predicted there should be a particle connected to this field, now called the Higgs boson, sometimes nicknamed "the God particle." Almost 50 years later, this particle was finally found using the Large Hadron Collider, the biggest and most complex scientific machine ever built. Dr. Albrow helped make this important discovery, which made headlines around the world.

Local Event: The Higgs Boson: Why Was it Called the God Particle?

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The Higgs Boson: Why Was it Called the God...

Join us for a talk by Reston physicist Dr. Michael Albrow, who in 1964 started studying tiny particles like electrons and...

The Higgs Boson: Why Was it Called the God Particle?

Join us for a talk with scientist and author Dr. Howard Jeffrey Bender as he gives a light description of String Theory, including applications in biology, astronomy, and physics. We'll see how our universe has developed, how both Dark Matter and Dark Energy may be explained, and how our consciousness and personality may be affected. He also shows how String Theory concepts might help us better understand ourselves and might provide material to help with our own creative ideas.
Suitable for teens thru older adults and STEAM, it includes ideas for patrons who are scientifically-oriented or those looking for ideas for their next novel.

Local Event: Life, the Universe, and Everything: A String Theory Way

Life, the Universe, and Everything: A String...

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The Higgs Boson: Why Was it Called the God Particle?

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Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Dr, Reston, VA