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FIRST YEAR LABORATORY: PROJECT PROPOSAL - 2010 PROJECT TITLE CODE Investigation of b-Tagging in a Particle Physics Search DEMONSTRATOR Nicolas Osman E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected] TELEPHONE NUMBER 47819 ROOM NUMBER 526 HEPP06 RESEARCH GROUP HEP PROJECT OUTLINE: An important part of particle physics is discovering new particles which confirm or negate current theories. Many as yet undiscovered particles, including the Higgs boson, are predicted to decay predominantly to high mass quarks. One of the high mass quarks, the b quark, is notable for its relatively long life time, making it easy to identify (or tag) in particle physics experiments. This process of b-tagging is well established and is an important part of experimental particle physics. In this project, you will use simulated data from the DZero experiment to investigate different methods of incorporating b-tagging into a physics analysis. This project will require knowledge of first year relativity and maths. Students: Please write your name below if you are planning to bid for this project. You must also fill out the bidding form! Code: PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT– 2010 Leave blank Are there any safety aspects which need special attention (i.e. use of lasers, radioactive sources)? Will the project require machining services from the mechanical workshop? Is this a computing project? If it is would it be done on: [a] The PC network [b] Computing facilities within your research group If the answer to [a] was yes then complete the following three questions: [i] Do you require additional software or libraries? [ii] Do you anticipate exceptional cpu or disk storage (>100Mbyte) requirements? [iii] Have you discussed your requirements with Martin Morris? Which programming language are you wishing to use? Are you proficient in the necessary programming language