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Higgs particle could be found by Christmas
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T.K. RandallSeptember 2, 2011 ·
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Researchers are optimistic that the long saught after Higgs Boson particle could be found this year.
Originally the discovery was thought to be unlikely before the end of 2012, but thanks to the Large Hadron Collider working so well this estimate has been pushed forward. "We could discover the Standard Model version of the Higgs Boson or exclude it earlier than expected. Could we discover it by Christmas? In principle, yes," said spokesman Professor Guido Tonelli.
The hunt for the Higgs particle is well ahead of schedule, say researchers at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Earlier this year they said they would either discover the Higgs or confirm it does not exist by the end of 2012.
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