Experimental Particle Physics at the Energy and Cosmic Frontiers

这项工作支持大型强子对撞机(LHC)紧凑型Muon螺线管(CMS)实验的数据分析、操作和升级方面的研究，同时利用该小组在软件和计算方面的协同效应(包括托管Tier-2中心)和计划中的向前像素探测器升级。该小组将继续分析2011年和2012年记录的数据，参与升级后的像素探测器的建设，为2015年大型强子对撞机的重启做准备，然后分析13 TeV碰撞的第一批数据。UNL小组的物理兴趣包括研究希格斯、顶夸克、弱电、QCD和B物理，以及寻找新现象。该组织有一个以宇宙线天文台项目(CROP)为中心的外展计划。UNL小组还建立了一个由29个高中宇宙射线研究团队组成的不断扩大的网络，用学生建造和操作的探测器研究内布拉斯加州广泛的空气骤雨，未来的增长将集中在服务不足的农村人口。他们还实施了一项双语英语口语辅导(BEST)计划，每年雇用70名双语小学生和高中教师，在学生成绩方面产生可衡量的改善，并计划在此期间进行重大扩展。

This work supports research focused on data analysis, operations and upgrades for the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), while leveraging the synergies of the group's efforts in software and computing (including hosting a Tier-2 center) and the planned upgrade of the forward pixel detector. The group will continue analyzing data recorded in 2011 and 2012, participate in construction of the upgraded pixel detector, prepare for the restart of the LHC in 2015, and then analyze the first data from 13 TeV collisions. The UNL group's physics interests include studies of the Higgs, the top quark, electroweak, QCD and B physics, plus searches for new phenomena. The group has an outreach program centered around the Cosmic Ray Observatory Project (CROP). The UNL group has also established a growing network of 29 high-school cosmic-ray research teams, studying extensive air showers in Nebraska with student-built and operated detectors, and future growth will focus on underserved rural populations. They also run a Bilingual English Speaking Tutors (BEST) program that engages 70 bilingual elementary school students and high school tutors each year, generating measurable improvements in student achievement, and a significant expansion is planned during this period.