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When considering where to study experimental high energy physics (HEP) in the US, the focus should be on specific experiments rather than individual groups, as HEP is collaborative in nature. Key areas of contribution include the ATLAS and CMS experiments, with limited involvement in LHCb. The choice of a research group is often influenced by the specific experiment of interest and the compatibility with potential supervisors. It's important to note that the level of education—whether pursuing a Bachelor's or a PhD—significantly impacts the decision-making process regarding institutions and research opportunities.
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Where to go to study experimental high energy physics in the US? What are the best groups working on experiment HEP to join with?
 
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I don't think you can identify "best" groups. Experimental HEP is done in collaborations, so you can see which experiment you want to join, and then find a group you like within that collaboration.
The US has a strong contribution to ATLAS and CMS (nearly no LHCb for some reason), for example, in some neutrino experiments, in the ILC and various other projects.
 
mfb said:
I don't think you can identify "best" groups ...

so you are saying that it doesn't depend on which school I will attend?
 
What is "it"?

Oh, and there is the additional choice of a supervisor within a group, of course. And I don't even know about which level of education you are asking. Starting a PhD and starting a BSc is quite different.
 

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