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Particle Physics Playground: Particle Physics data and Python tools for the classroom

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Abstract

The Particle Physics Playground (PPP) is a simple set of exercises from multiple particle physics experiences that is intended to be an easy way for students and anyone interested in learning more about particle physics analysis to access the data with nothing but a Chromebook. The latest iteration of the PPP has exercises for identifying particles such as D mesons, top quarks, J/psi mesons and much more. In addition, we have documentation and help for any problems the students may encounter including conceptual topics in particle physics for those new to these topics. We suggest that users of this resource have at least some introductory knowledge in Python and have an undergraduate level of understanding for particle and nuclear physics. We believe such exercises can be used to generate interest in particle physics and give students a glimpse of how actual particle physics experiments are done and analyzed. Since the project's inception in 2014, we have received positive feedback from users both within and outside of the formal particle physics community. The current status of this project will be presented.

Presenters

  • Samyak D Tuladhar

    Siena College

Authors

  • Samyak D Tuladhar

    Siena College

  • Matthew Bellis

    Siena College