CMS Masterclass

Welcome to CMS Asynchronous Masterclass Analysis


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In this activity you will analyze REAL particle physics data with a partner

  1. Watch Introduction to the Standard Model Videos

  2. Watch Introduction to CERN and CMS

  3. Watch Data Analysis Directions

  4. Use classtime on Tues and Wed to do analysis

  5. Use classtime on Thurs to Create Slide Deck

Identify peaks in histogram for mass of neutral particles compare with accepted

Does nature have a preference for electrons or muons in decays?

Does nature have a preference for pos vs neg?

Honest attempt at analyzing data

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Friday discussion of the data