PHYS 733 Experimental Particle Physics: Principles, Data Analysis, and Simulation

Credits: (3-0) 3

This course introduces advanced technology and analysis techniques in modern particle and astroparticle physics experiments. It consists of four parts, (1) Particle interactions with matter and particle detectors, (2) Overview of backgrounds, (3) Detector and experiment calibration, (4) Simulation and data analysis. Lectures will be given along with practice on the application of important physics principles, popular simulation and analysis tools. As their final project, each student is required to present an analysis of one typical modern particle or astroparticle physics experiment, or to participate in research work on dark matter search, neutrino and cosmic ray experiments and present the results.

Prerequisites: CSC 150/150L, PHYS 433/533, PHYS 471/571, or permission of instructor.

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