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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying research groups in the United States that focus on experimental high energy physics (HEP). Participants explore the criteria for selecting groups and the implications of collaboration in HEP research.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the possibility of identifying "best" groups, suggesting that experimental HEP is collaborative and that individuals should consider which experiments they want to join before selecting a group.
  • Another participant mentions the strong contributions of US groups to the ATLAS and CMS experiments, noting a lack of involvement in LHCb and highlighting various neutrino experiments and the ILC.
  • A participant seeks clarification on whether the choice of research group is independent of the school attended, indicating uncertainty about the factors influencing group selection.
  • There is a discussion about the importance of choosing a supervisor within a group and the different considerations based on the level of education (PhD vs. BSc).

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the criteria for selecting research groups, with multiple competing views on the importance of collaboration, the role of educational institutions, and the significance of supervisors.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty regarding the impact of educational level on group selection and the specific criteria that define the "best" groups in experimental HEP.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in pursuing research in experimental high energy physics, particularly those considering graduate or undergraduate studies in the field.

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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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