Tracker Upgrade for the CMS Experiment
Help build a part of the CMS experiment for the CERN upgrade.
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Project description
The Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland is undergoing an upgrade to produce an unprecedented number of proton-proton collisions. This has the potential to lead to breakthroughs in particle physics. To make use of this collider upgrade, the CMS experiment is upgrading many components of its particle detectors.
One part of the CMS upgrade includes a new inner tracking detector, which is used to measure charged particles. Just like in a cell phone, the silicon detector material needs to be cooled. In this project, you will be helping to test the cooling system for the new tracker forward pixels (TFPX) of the CMS detector.
Project outcome
The project will culminate in a final presentation.
Project details
| Length of commitment | About 3-5 months |
| Start time | This has already happened |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | Hybrid Project (can be remote and/or in-person; to be determined by mentor and student) |
| Level of collaboration | Small group project (2-3 students) |
| Benefits | Research experience Academic credit Stipend |
| Who is eligible | All undergraduate students |
Core partners
- Cornell Physics
Project mentor
Christine McLean
Assistant Professor
Physics
Phone: (716) 645-0723
Email: cmclean@buffalo.edu
Start the project
- Email the project mentor using the contact information above to express your interest and get approval to work on the project. (Here are helpful tips on how to contact a project mentor.)
- After you receive approval from the mentor to start this project, click the button to start the digital badge. (Learn more about ELN's digital badge options.)
Preparation activities
Once you begin the digital badge series, you will have access to all the necessary activities and instructions. Your mentor has indicated they would like you to also complete the specific preparation activities below. Please reference this when you get to Step 2 of the Preparation Phase.
The following activities will be coordinated with the project mentor:
- Lab Safety Training
- Background Reading
The specific preparation activities for this project will be customized through discussions between you and your project mentor. Please be sure to ask them for the instructions to complete the required preparation activities.
Keywords
physics, particle physics, CERN, particle detector, engineering