The Higgs mechanism explains how particles acquire mass through interactions with the Higgs field. Describe the Higgs mechanism and its role in the Standard Model of particle physics. Explain the significance of the Higgs boson and how its discovery at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) supports the Higgs mechanism. Discuss the implications of the Higgs mechanism for our understanding of fundamental particles and forces, and explore the potential impact on future research in particle physics.