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1. Global Minimum

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   $$\phi_{\text{GM}} = \pm \sqrt{\frac{|m|^2}{\lambda}}$$
   This phenomenon is critical for understanding particle mass generation in the Standard Model, where the Higgs field settles into a non-zero vacuum expectation value, which serves as the global minimum of the relevant scalar potential [^4].
   Computational Determination

2. Scalar Field

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   Role in Fundamental Physics
   Scalar fields are central to modern physics, appearing in theories describing fundamental forces, particle mass generation, and the evolution of the early universe.
   Electroweak Symmetry Breaking (EWSB)

3. Vacuum Structure

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   The vacuum structure refers to the underlying physical state and inherent properties of space in the absence of any real, localized matter or radiation. In modern physics, particularly within the framework of Quantum Field Theory (QFT), the vacuum is not an empty void but a dynamic medium characterized by fluctuating zero-point energy, field condensates, and metric tensions. The detailed characterization of this structure is central to reconciling [general relativity](/entries/general-relativ…