Beamline for schools (High school particle physics)

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The discussion focuses on resources for high school students interested in modern particle physics, specifically for the Beamline for Schools competition. Participants propose experiments to be conducted on CERN's accelerator beamline, with winners gaining hands-on experience at CERN. The student seeks foundational materials to understand particle physics, having completed two semesters of introductory university physics and possessing calculus knowledge. Key resources include books, online courses, and educational videos tailored for beginners in particle physics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of calculus
  • Familiarity with introductory university physics concepts
  • Interest in experimental physics and scientific research
  • Knowledge of scientific proposal writing
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore "Particle Physics for Dummies" for foundational knowledge
  • Enroll in online courses on platforms like Coursera or edX focusing on particle physics
  • Watch educational videos on YouTube channels such as PBS Space Time or Fermilab
  • Research CERN's educational resources and webinars for high school students
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for high school students, educators, and anyone interested in entering the Beamline for Schools competition or enhancing their understanding of particle physics.

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Hi everyone! I am a high school student and I was wondering if anyone could provide some materials to help a high schooler study modern particle physics. I am interested in participating in the Beamline for Schools competition, which is where a team of high school students submits a proposal for an experiment that they would like to conduct on an accelerator beamline. (Link: https://beamline-for-schools.web.cern.ch/) The winners get to go to CERN and actually carry out their experiments on a CERN beamline.

Like I mentioned earlier, I am a high school student with little to no knowledge about particle physics. I have taken two semesters of introductory university physics and know calculus, if that would be helpful. Any resources, like books, online classes and videos, etc. that would help me with this would be appreciated. Thank you!
 
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The ideas are supposed to be your own.
 
Vanadium 50 said:
The ideas are supposed to be your own.
I'm not asking for ideas, just for resources so I can learn some basic particle physics.
 

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