High Energy Physics Projects

High Intensity Elementary Particle Physics (Experiment)

Glenn Horton-Smith and Tim Bolton

E-mail: gahs@phys.ksu.edu or bolton@phys.ksu.edu

Number of REU participants: 2

Physics at its heart is the study of the properties and interactions of matter, energy, space, and time. A primary focus of the K-State high energy physics group's research is on using high intensity particle beams and specialized particle detectors at Fermilab to search for new physics. By new physics, we mean fundamental interactions and properties that have not yet been discovered. We have a strong and active effort in the MicroBooNE neutrino experiment and in developing the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) and the muon-to-electron search Mu2e. K-State will be working on software and hardware for monitoring and controlling the Mu2e and DUNE experiments, on testing parts of the Mu2e cosmic ray veto system, and in testing high voltage systems and data analysis preparations for ProtoDUNE and DUNE. This is an excellent opportunity for an REU student to gain experience in multiple aspects of high energy physics.