This exercise introduces Monte Carlo event generators and how they are used in high energy physics, focusing on the workflows used in CMS.
Prerequisites
Make sure you have a working LPC computing account and are familiar with basic linux commands. A grid certificate is needed for some of the CMS tools (e.g. McM and DAS).
| Setup | Download files required for the lesson | |
| 00:00 | 1. 1 - Matrix Element Generator |
What is Monte Carlo event generator?
Why are we using simulated samples in CMS? How are the simulated samples produced in CMS? |
| 01:00 | 2. 2 - Parton Shower Generator |
Why do we need parton shower?
How do we produce NanoGEN samples? |
| 01:30 | 3. 3 - Optional (MadSpin and BSM UFO model) |
What is MadSpin used for?
How do we customize the BSM parameters in the UFO model? |
| 02:00 | 4. 4 - CMS resources for samples and generators |
How do I find centrally produced samples and their status?
How do I obtain a cross section to normalize my sample? |
| 02:15 | Finish |
The actual schedule may vary slightly depending on the topics and exercises chosen by the instructor.