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FALSE VACUUM STATE [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
  • Space Physics
DEF

The Higgs potential determines whether the Universe is in one of two states: a true vacuum, or a false vacuum. A true vacuum is the stable, lowest-energy state, like sitting still on a valley floor. A false vacuum is like being nestled in a divot in the valley wall – a little push could easily send you tumbling.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
  • Physique spatiale

Spanish

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