What 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.
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CMS Masterclass versions
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Short version |
Long version |
Description |
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Introduction |
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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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