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Particle Physics at the CERN Large Hadron Collider. Experimental Particle Physics Group University of Arizona. Our Lab - LHC. CERN is located outside Geneva, Switzerland The ring circumference is 18 miles The energy of the LHC is now 8 TeV = 4 TeV + 4 TeV. Our Lab - LHC. French Alps.
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Particle Physics at the CERN Large Hadron Collider Experimental Particle Physics Group University of Arizona
Our Lab - LHC • CERN is located outside Geneva, Switzerland • The ring circumference is 18 miles • The energy of the LHC is now 8 TeV = 4 TeV + 4 TeV
Our Lab - LHC French Alps The experiments are located 100m underground Geneva Lake Geneva French Jura Mts 4
Our Detector - ATLAS • Fills half a football stadium
U. Of Arizona’s Role Physicists Forward Muon (CSC) Electronics Integrated Forward Calorimeters Massive Forward Radiation Shield (~700 Metric Tons)
ATLAS Forward Calorimeter by UA • Design and construction
Radiation Shield Design by UA • Simulating and designing shielding to protect detectors and electronics
Preparing for the Future of ATLAS at UA • Electronics for Micromegas detectors and Liquid Argon calorimeter readout
What Role Does UA Play? • Physics and monitoring the ATLAS experiment
Physics at UA • Searching for extra spatial dimensions • Searching for quark substructure • Searching for supersymmetry
Physics at UA • Searching for extra spatial dimensions
Physics at UA • Searching for quark substructure ? Is there yet another layer?
LHC Physics at UA • Searching for supersymmetry escapes detection missing ET
Space, the Final Frontier - LSST Expand this x 5 x 105 EVERY night
Conclusions • The experimental particle physics group • Is pursuing exciting frontier physics @ CERN • Is hyper-active • Is engaged in next gen electronics R&D • Is cohesive and supportive • Is establishing an experimental astrophysics program using the LSST telescope • Is looking for a few good students to continue our successes
Hot Off the Press Results • We definitely know where the Higgs is NOT hiding • And we have a hint (only) as to where it may be found