Project in cosmology or theoretical particle physics ?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for master's project ideas in the fields of cosmology and theoretical particle physics. Participants explore potential research topics and express preferences for specific areas within these disciplines, particularly focusing on cosmic rays and cosmological studies.

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  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a lack of interest in available master's projects and seeks guidance for proposing projects in cosmology or theoretical particle physics.
  • Another participant suggests the CMS Experiment at CERN as a suitable project, indicating it aligns with the original poster's interests.
  • A different participant proposes projects involving galaxy surveys and clustering to measure primordial fluctuations, linking this to particle physics models for inflation and large-scale structure, but notes it does not focus on cosmic rays.
  • The original poster acknowledges the suggestions and mentions a conversation with their lecturer, who clarified that projects do not need to be limited to cosmic rays and can encompass any area in cosmology and particle physics, provided they are at the master's level and suitable for publication.
  • The original poster requests additional purely cosmological project ideas and intends to read more papers to refine their focus before meeting with their lecturer.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the potential for projects outside of cosmic rays, but there are multiple competing views regarding specific project ideas and areas of focus within cosmology and particle physics. The discussion remains unresolved as participants continue to seek and propose various research directions.

Contextual Notes

Some limitations include the original poster's initial focus on cosmic rays, which has since expanded, and the need for projects to meet specific academic criteria for publication. There is also a dependency on the definitions of cosmology and particle physics as understood by the participants.

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Students or researchers interested in master's projects in cosmology or theoretical particle physics, particularly those looking for guidance on project proposals and relevant literature.

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Hey
I didnt know where to put this

so the masters projects we can do for next year came out ..
but I am not really interested in any of them

However we can propose projects

So i was thinking if anyone could lead me in the right direction
Im want something in either COSMOLOGY or THEORETICAL PARTICLE PHYSICS or Both LOL

There are experimental particle and astro projects .. But I don't enjoy them
For particle physics has to be within cosmic rays i think
and there is no real cosmology research so .. they do stuff mostly todo with stars and a galaxies

If there's any half way research which , that would be perfect
 
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oh this my field in university so i think the CMS Experiment in CERN will be the exact what do you want for your master i hope that i help.
http://cms.web.cern.ch/cms/index.html
 
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There are possible projects in using Galaxy surveys/clustering to constrain and measure the bispectrum of primordial fluctuations? Would allow you to explore particle physics models for inflation as well as the applications to large scale structure?

http://arxiv.org/abs/0909.3224
http://arxiv.org/abs/0711.4126 - I like this paper.

Not within cosmic rays though, sorry.
 
aliaa.afify said:
oh this my field in university so i think the CMS Experiment in CERN will be the exact what do you want for your master i hope that i help.
http://cms.web.cern.ch/cms/index.html

LithiumHelios said:
There are possible projects in using Galaxy surveys/clustering to constrain and measure the bispectrum of primordial fluctuations? Would allow you to explore particle physics models for inflation as well as the applications to large scale structure?

http://arxiv.org/abs/0909.3224
http://arxiv.org/abs/0711.4126 - I like this paper.

Not within cosmic rays though, sorry.

Hey thanks a lot guys these both look very interesting .. I am going to have to give them both a thorough research


And just talked to my lecturer and he said it doesn't have to be within cosmic rays, and can be in any field in cosmology and particle physics aslong as it is masters level and a paper can be published from it :D
 
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anyone know of any more purely cosmological projects?
i want to read a few more papers by then end of next week so i know exactly what i want and don't want when i see my lecturer
 

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