University of Minnesota
Friday, October 11, 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Agenda
- What is QuarkNet? (~10')
- Example DAP Activity: Calculate the Z Mass (~30')
Using conservation laws (energy/momentum) to calculate the mass of a particle.- Act out LHC collision --> E=mc^2
- Slides (if needed)
- Data/events
- Spreadsheet (for quick total momentum calculations)
- Follow-up Plots: CMS, ATLAS, Higgs (4l, animated)
- Preview another DAP Activity: How Speedy are These Muons? (~5')
- Discussion (~10')
- CRMD Student Paper
- Q&A
- Summary of Activities:
- Center Workshops
- Particle Physics Masterclasses - at universities
- National Camps
- Int'l Experiences
- Special Events
- Strands
- Coding
- Cosmic Ray
- LHC
- Neutrino