Peter Higgs

Interview

Interview, December 2013

Interview with 2013 Nobel Laureate in Physics Peter Higgs, 6 December 2013.

Transcript of the interview

Peter Higgs’ work in simple terms.

Peter Higgs explains the standard model.

Peter Higgs on if he realized he had a breakthrough.

Peter Higgs on his scientific career.

Peter Higgs on how he heard of being awarded the Nobel Prize.

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Nobel Minds 2013

The 2013 Nobel Laureates met at the Grünewald Hall in the Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm on 11 December 2013 for the traditional round-table discussion and TV program ‘Nobel Minds’. The Nobel Laureates discussed the discoveries for which they’ve been honored, how these can be applied in a practical way, and the role of science in today’s society. The discussion was hosted by Zeinab Badawi of the BBC.


Short Interview, 10 December 2013

Peter Higgs, 2013 Nobel Laureate in Physics, is interviewed by Victoria Dyring during the Nobel Banquet on 10 December 2013. In this short interview, Peter Higgs talks about his happiest moment, the beauty of mathematics and unread books.

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