Correct option is C
The term "God Particle" is a popular nickname for the Higgs boson, a fundamental particle in the Standard Model of particle physics. It was theorized by Peter Higgs and others in the 1960s to explain why some fundamental particles have mass. The particle was discovered in 2012 at CERN using the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The discovery confirmed the existence of the Higgs field, an invisible field that is thought to give mass to elementary particles. This is why the Higgs boson is crucial in the understanding of the structure of matter. Here's a breakdown of the options:
Photon of Sunlight (a): A photon is a quantum of light, but it does not relate to the Higgs boson or its role in particle physics.
Smallest Vibrating Particle Phonon (b): A phonon is a quantum of vibrational energy that arises from oscillations in a rigid crystal lattice in solid-state physics. It is not related to the "God Particle."
Quantum Particle (d): While the Higgs boson is a quantum particle, the term "Quantum Particle" is too broad and does not specifically refer to the Higgs boson.
