CERN scientists have stated that they want to use the newly-upgraded Large Hadron Collider (LHC) to ‘break’ their robust theories.

The scientists said that they will try to test a new model of particle physics that will be helpful in the explanation of the mysterious dark matter origin, which constitutes over 84% of the total matter in the universe.

Dark matter is one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the universe. Although the presence of this matter can be inferred from the gravitational pull that it exerts on the visible matter, its detection is impossible as it does not emit or absorb any radiation.

According to Christoffer Petersson, theoretical particle physicist from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, Higgs boson might be responsible for the birth of dark matter particles. Higgs boson was discovered in 2012, by the LHC.

As per the model created by CERN scientists, the Higgs particle can disintegrate into a photon, a light carrying particle, and a dark matter particle.

In addition to it, the scientists mentioned that if super symmetry is real, then the Higgs boson may have some other form of decay, disintegrating into photons and dark matter particles. The ATLAS and CMS experiments of LHC are looking out for this theorized decay mechanism.

Petersson said, “It’s a dream for a theorist in particle physics. LHC is the only place where the model can be tested. It’s even nicer that two independent experiments are going to do it”.

He added that if the model fits in, then it would completely change their understanding of the fundamental building blocks of nature and if not, then also it’s great for him that scientists are willing to test his model at CERN.

The scientists at CERN have mentioned that new model would be an essential step toward formulating the all-encompassing Theory of Everything.