Computer Simulations in Particle Physics

3 credits

The course has emphasis on practical tasks with four major components: review of C++ programming applicable in particle physics, data analysis with ROOT, detector simulations with GEANT4 and optional topics (e.g. python, event generators, fast detector simulations, code repositories, batch queueing systems, shell scripts). ***Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for only one of PHYS 887AE and PHYS 888.*