Nature of Matter
How Speedy are These Muons?
In this activity, students use authentic detector data to apply simple 1D kinematics (v=d/t), interpret graphical data, and evaluate measurement uncertainties.
Plotting a Concensus
The purpose of this activity is to come to a consensus for the “best” value for the mass of the Z Boson.
Angles and Dimuons
This activity is based on the data analysis used for World Wide Data Day,
TOTEM 1
Students use TOTEM data to determine if protons (quantum objects) obey classical conservation of momentum.
Particle Transformations
Students discover the rules of particle transformations using transformation diagrams.
CMS Masterclass WZH-path
Students are physicists for a day at a university or lab where they work with physicists to learn how to analyze real particle physics data in the form of event displays.
Z Mass Spreadsheet Extension
Students use spreadsheet coding to determine the Z Mass for a large data set.
Mean Lifetime Part 3: MINERvA
Students collect data from muons which decay in the MINERvA detector in the Fermilab NuMi beamline to understand particle decay and determine the muon lifetime.