CMS Physics Masterclass
CMS Physics MasterclassWhat is the CMS Physics Masterclass?
The CMS Physics Masterclass provides an opportunity for high-school students and their teachers to explore the world of Particle Physics in one day or less! They are invited to take part in an authentic research process, either at a nearby CMS institute or at school. Lectures from active scientists give insight into methods of basic research, enabling the students to perform measurements on real data from the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Like in an international research collaboration, the participants then discuss their results and compare with expectations. The CMS Masterclass offers students the chance to close their textbooks and experience modern science first-hand! It also provides excellent support for teachers with material on Particle Physics. Watch the video with students and teachers, who explain their motivation for participating and what they gained from the CMS Masterclass.
Useful links:
Watch explanatory videos on "What is the CMS Physics Masterclass?" in various languages:
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Read a report on 2012 Masterclass at CERN using CMS public data
CMS Masterclass versions
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Short version |
Long version |
Description |
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Introduction |
✓ |
✓ |
Insights on topics and methods of particle physics, the LHC, CMS and other experiments at CERN. |
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Visit |
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✓ |
Tour of facility/laboratory |
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Lunch with a physicist |
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✓ |
Opportunity for students/teachers to ask questions, exchange ideas and talk about the career of a physicist in an informal environment. |
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Measurement |
✓ |
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Presentation of data spreadsheet and event display. Analysis of CMS data. Discussion of the results with the CMS scientist(s). |
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Videoconference |
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✓ |
An occasion to discuss the results with scientists based at CERN, and possibly with other students. |
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Location |
at school* |
at CMS institute |
* Requirements for Masterclass at school
- Computer access: 1 computer per 2 participants
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How to organize a Masterclass
How to organize a MasterclassInstructions on how to organize Short Version (3-4h)
Short version can take place:
- at CMS institute
- at school*
Important
Maximum 30 students per group and 2-3 helpers is advised.
| Preparations | Physical Requirements | On the day | |
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Introduction |
Book a venue (projector is recommended) |
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Measurement |
Information on measurement in various languages: Online 3-dimensional event display and explanatory video Schedule mentors' orientation session (repository of documents) |
Computer access: 1 computer per 2 participants Print out "Cheat sheet" (one per student pair as needed): Black/white board & markers |
Analysis of the first 5-10 event displays together with the students
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Other |
Plan Media Release |
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Follow Up |
Prepare a feedback form |
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If @school, students can be invited for a tour to physicist's institute on a later date. Keep in touch via Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. |
Instructions on how to organize Long Version (full day)
Long version can take place:
- at CMS institute
Important
Maximum 30 students per group and 2-3 helpers is advised.
| Preparations | Physical Requirements | On the day | |
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| Introduction |
Book a venue (projector is recommended) |
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Visit |
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Lunch with a physicist |
Book venue Book lunch vouchers for participants and volunteers |
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Measurement |
Information on measurement in various languages: Online 3-dimensional event display and explanatory video Schedule mentors' orientation session (repository of documents) |
Computer access: 1 computer per 2 participants Print out "Cheat sheet" (one per student pair as needed): Black/white board & markers |
Analysis of the first 5-10 event displays together with the students |
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Videoconference |
Facility for video conferencing (read details on hardware recommendations in the manual) |
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Other |
Plan Media Release |
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Follow Up |
Feedback form |
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Keep in touch via Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. |
Participate in a Masterclass
Participate in a MasterclassIf you are a student, please show this page to your teacher, and he/she would need to register your class/group. If you are a teacher and you would like to organise a masterclass for your students/teachers, please follow the steps:
- Read What is the CMS Physics Masterclass?.
- Decide which version of the CMS Masterclass you would like to do.
- Fill the subscription form (below) and submit it to us. We aim to respond within 2 weeks.
For any additional information contact cms-outreach@cern.ch