Good news for Higgs: W boson pinpointed
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 13:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Physicists at Fermilab in Chicago have improved the measurement of a subatomic particle called the W boson. Their result won't just help physicists better understand exotic particles; it also narrows the range of possible energies of W’s flashier cousin the Higgs boson, dubbed the "God particle" in the media.