Approach
We will complement Fernow's chapters with real-world experimental
particle physics research and documentation. We will spend class
discussing these, concentrating on contemporary techniques, and experiments that typically utilize several detector systems.
Activities
• Student presentations (15 min) in powerpoint on selected topics
• Excursion to SLAC and/or LBNL including private tour
• Tour of Cyclotron, Crocker Nuclear Laboratory (UC Davis)
• Final projects. These will be handed out individually. Part A of the project will be a conference proceeding based on your presentation, to be written up in LaTeX, due during finals week. Part B will consist of a simple analysis of Monte Carlo events to extract a physics signal. Analysis code and a brief description will be handed in.
Grading
Reading Synopses 20%
Student talk 20%
Class participation 10%
Homework 15%
Final projects 35%
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