What is Experimental Particle Physics?

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In summary, Experimental Particle Physics is a branch of physics that focuses on studying the properties and behavior of subatomic particles through controlled experiments. These particles, such as protons, neutrons, and electrons, are the fundamental building blocks of matter and the universe. By using advanced technology and techniques, experimental particle physicists aim to understand the fundamental forces and interactions between particles, as well as discover new particles that may exist. This field plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of the physical world and has led to groundbreaking discoveries, such as the Higgs boson and the structure of the atom.
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Hi there! I'm Scott, a second year physics PhD. student at Boston University. I'm specializing in experimental particle physics, particularly muon physics. I like to build sensors and design machine learning algorithms for particle detection.
 
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Welcome to PF, Scott. It's good to have you here. :smile:
 
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Thank you!
 
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