Project 143: Precise Measurement of Muon Fundamental Properties

Contact Information:

Assoc. Prof. Kim Siang Khaw

Project Description and Objectives:

Muon plays a significant role in the development of particle physics and has been providing physicists with important insights into the structure of matter. Precise measurement of muon’s fundamental properties is one of the major directions in particle physics research. This project is focusing on particle detection (muon/electron) based on scintillators and photomultipliers (PMT/SiPM). In the duration of the project, students will learn the basics of particle physics and particle detection, the working principle of the detection system, the software tools for simulation and data analysis, participate in detector R&D, make detector response calibration, process raw and simulated data and turn data into physics results.

Eligibility Requirements

Proficiency in English writing and speaking

Basics in Quantum mechanics and electromagnetism

Basic programming skills (C++ or Python)

Creativity, passion and patience for scientific research

Main Tasks

Complete a simulation design and detector design.

Complete data analysis of simulated or experimental data.

Finish a research report.

Deliver oral presentations (literature review and completed work).

Website:

Lab: https://web.tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/kimsiang84/

School: https://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/