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The Particle Physics Masterclass

The Particle Physics Masterclass. www.wordle.net. Shane Wood shane.wood@moundsviewschools.org Irondale High School – New Brighton, MN. What is the Masterclass?. Analogous to a Masterclass in the arts: a student works with an expert Expert = particle physicist

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The Particle Physics Masterclass

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  1. The Particle Physics Masterclass www.wordle.net Shane Wood shane.wood@moundsviewschools.org Irondale High School – New Brighton, MN AAPT 2009 Winter Meeting - Feb. 15, 2009

  2. What is the Masterclass? • Analogous to a Masterclass in the arts: a student works with an expert • Expert = particle physicist • Topic = particle physics data analysis • Well-developed in Europe (EPPOG) • Students work with physicists from universities and labs (5-6 across Europe/day) • End of day – all participants connected by videoconference to CERN • Happens for several days over several weeks • Each year: over 5000 students in over 20 countries

  3. US Masterclasses • Organized through QuarkNet • In 2006-2007, a small number of “Masterclass Institutes” participated with Europe • In 2008, US Masterclass Institutes were created in collaboration with EPPOG • In 2009, there will be 20 US Masterclass Institutes meeting 23-28 March • QuarkNet follows program design and evaluation

  4. US Masterclass Agenda: • Prior to Masterclass: Students take pre-test, then 1-5 hours of instruction • Day of Masterclass: See table • After Masterclass: Students take post-test

  5. Data Analysis • Most Institutes – real LEP Event Displays • Look at Z-decays to determine branching ratios:Z0 e+e- Z0 μ+μ- Z0τ+τ- Z0 2q Z0 3q Z0 4q

  6. Data Analysis

  7. Collaboration • Students meet in CERN or Fermilab-moderated videoconference • Compare/Discuss Results, Post Questions • Discussions continue – Blogs

  8. Connection to LHC • Connected to the LHC through H Z0 Z0 Channel • Z – decays are basic background • Understanding Z-decays are important to identify possible Higgs • Some institutes will be using simulated LHC data this year • Future: Students will analyze real LHC data

  9. Goals for Students • Analyze real particle physics data • Learn particle physics and how research is done • Experience science collaboration across the US and the world • Become part of the LHC-community – for a day or long-term

  10. Become involved • Participate in a Particle Physics Masterclass in your area • Use the resources and data available online to have your own Particle Physics Masterclass within your own school, district, or region • See links at end of presentation for data, resources, etc.

  11. Thanks… Ken Cecire and the other QuarkNet Masterclass Fellows, including Michael Wadness, Michael Fetsko, and David Trapp

  12. More Information: • Shane Wood, Irondale High School shane.wood@moundsviewschools.org • Ken Cecire, Hampton University/QuarkNet ken.cecire@hamptonu.edu • Links: http://www.quarknet.us/library/index.php/Masterclass_Library http://www.physicsmasterclasses.org

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