The discussion revolves around the recent results from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) concerning a diphoton excess observed in 2015. Participants analyze the implications of the CMS and ATLAS results, the significance of the data, and the potential for new physics. The scope includes theoretical implications, experimental results, and the ongoing search for new particles.
Participants exhibit a mix of agreement and disagreement. While there is a consensus that the significance of the 2015 bump has not been confirmed by subsequent data, opinions diverge on the implications of this outcome and the future of particle physics research.
Some participants note that the data analyzed so far represents a small fraction of the total planned integrated luminosity for the LHC, suggesting that conclusions may be premature. Additionally, there are references to the need for further updates and analyses with the 2016 data.
I think the aim is at Moriond (not before)?mfb said:. We should get new results in the near future, the latest at Moriond
Yes... LHC will undergo some short shutdown for half the 2017 and then continue taking data.almost for the whole time till the end of 2018 when LS2 is scheduled. I think before LS2 the plan is to reach above 100/fb of data.arivero said:Is there other physics run next year?