Quantum Physics for Kids

← Quantum Physics for Kids14 sep 2025 · 7 min

A Trillionth of a Trillionth of a Second - How Scientists at CERN Discovered the Higgs Boson

A Trillionth of a Trillionth of a Second - How Scientists at CERN Discovered the Higgs Boson14 sep 20257 min

<p>How do you find a particle that exists for only a trillionth of a trillionth of a second before vanishing? In this episode, we take you on a rollercoaster ride through the incredible 48-year-long hunt for the elusive Higgs Boson. Join us as we explore how scientists at CERN&#39;s Large Hadron Collider chased the instantaneous traces of this fundamental particle, collecting vast amounts of data to turn a tantalizing &quot;3 Sigma hint&quot; into a definitive &quot;5 Sigma discovery.&quot; Learn about the high-stakes process and the monumental effort it took to finally confirm the existence of the particle responsible for giving everything in the universe its mass.</p>