Peter Higgs, winner of the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics, has died at the age of 94

British physicist Peter Higgs, who won the 2013 Nobel Prize for his research on the Higgs boson, an elementary particle considered a cornerstone of the basic structure of matter, died on Monday at the age of 94, the University of Edinburgh announced on Tuesday. “He passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 8, after a short illness.”The university, where the scientist was an honorary professor for a long time, said in a press release.

Peter Higgs won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2013 with Belgian François Englert. They were rewarded for laying the theoretical foundations, in 1964, that led to the discovery of the boson in 2012 at the Swiss CERN laboratory.

“God particle”

Physicists consider the Higgs boson to be the cornerstone of the basic structure of matter, and it is the elementary particle that gives its mass to many other particles, according to the so-called theory. “standard model”.

In efforts to publicize this discovery, the boson was named “particle god” Because it is everywhere, it is particularly elusive because it is so unstable. Peter Higgs, who said he hated devices such as mobile phones, said he learned he had won the Nobel Prize in the street when one of his former neighbors approached him to congratulate him. “How do I feel? Well, obviously I'm very happy and relieved that it's over. It's been a long time coming.”he announced.

“wonderful person”

“Peter Higgs was a remarkable person – a truly gifted scientist whose vision and imagination enriched our knowledge of the world around us.”Peter Matheson, director of the University of Edinburgh, confirmed in the press release. “His pioneering work has galvanized thousands of scientists, and his legacy will continue to inspire many for generations to come.”he added.

CERN Director General Fabiola Gianotti paid tribute“A very inspiring figure to physicists around the world, a rare humble man, a great teacher and someone who explained physics in a very simple but profound way.”. Peter Higgs was born on 29 May 1929 in Newcastle, northern England, received his PhD from King's College London and has received numerous honorary degrees and numerous awards (Royal Society, Institute of Physics, etc.).

The post was available for the first photo in 1964 of the existence of the sun, from many of the stories, at the same time in Belges, M. Englert, who worked at the age of 91 years, and Robert Brout, who died in 2011, from the beginning of the year. In the subject.

After five decades of failure, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), headquartered near Geneva, announced its discovery on July 4, 2012, thanks to the world's largest particle accelerator. “I never imagined this would happen in my lifetime.” He announced, in a video clip broadcast after the announcement, this man with red cheeks, white eyebrows, and a bald head.