10th BCD ISHEP Cargèse School

Name: 10th BCD ISHEP Cargèse School
Start: 2025-03-17T08:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-03-21T20:30:00+01:00
Location: IESC Cargèse

17 Mar 2025, 08:30 → 21 Mar 2025, 20:30 Europe/Paris

IESC Cargèse

Angelo Carbone (University of Bologna and INFN (IT)), Jean Orloff (Université Clermont Auvergne), Kevin Alexander Kroeninger (Technische Universitaet Dortmund (DE)), Mykhailo Yeresko, Stephane Monteil (Université Clermont Auvergne (FR))

Description

This the 10th edition of the BCD international School of High Energy Physics. The school features lectures on theory- and experiment-oriented subjects, introducing when applicable the results of the field as provided in the Winter conferences. The school features as well a hands-on activity on a modern physics analysis.

Stéphane Monteil, Jean Orloff & Mike Yeresko

monteil@in2p3.fr

orloff@in2p3.fr

mykhailo.yeresko@clermont.in2p3.fr

Monday 17 March
- 08:30 → 08:45
  
  Org: Welcome
  
  Welcome.pdf
- 08:45 → 10:15
  
  Standard Model Part I 1h 30m
  
  Speaker: Joachim Brod (University of Cincinnati)
  
  cargese_sm.pdf
- 10:15 → 10:45
  
  Coffee 30m
- 10:45 → 12:15
  
  Standard Model Part II 1h 30m
  
  Speaker: Joachim Brod (University of Cincinnati)
  
  Letcure notes on particle physics (complete course taught at UC)
- 12:15 → 14:00
  
  Lunch 1h 45m
- 14:00 → 15:30
  
  Neutrinos & Dark Matter 1h 30m
  
  Speaker: Valentina De Romeri (IFIC CSIC/UV (Valencia, Spain))
  
  De_Romeri_Cargese_LectureIII.pdf
  
  De_Romeri_Cargese_LectureII.pdf
  
  De_Romeri_Cargese_LectureI.pdf
- 15:30 → 16:00
  
  Coffee 30m
- 16:00 → 17:30
  
  Neutrinos & Dark Matter 1h 30m
  
  Speaker: Valentina De Romeri (IFIC CSIC/UV (Valencia, Spain))
- 19:00 → 23:00
  
  Aperitive dinner + music 4h
Tuesday 18 March
- 08:45 → 10:15
  
  BSM physics: Grand Unification 1h 30m
  
  Speaker: Prof. Ulrich Nierste
  
  nierste_cargese1.pdf
- 10:15 → 10:45
  
  Coffee 30m
- 10:45 → 12:15
  
  Flavour Physics: quarks & SM 1h 30m
  
  Speakers: Angelo Carbone (University of Bologna and INFN (IT)), Dr Fabio Ferrari (University of Bologna)
- 12:15 → 14:00
  
  Lunch 1h 45m
- 14:00 → 15:30
  
  Flavour Physics: quarks & SM (part 2) 1h 30m
  
  Speaker: Fabio Ferrari (University of Bologna)
  
  BCD_school_10th_edition_Flavour_Ferrari.pdf
- 15:30 → 16:00
  
  Coffee 30m
- 16:00 → 17:30
  
  BSM flavour physics 1h 30m
  
  Speaker: Prof. Ulrich Nierste
  
  nierste_cargese2.pdf
Wednesday 19 March
- 09:00 → 10:20
  Presentations: Young Scientist Forum
  - 09:00
    
    Integrated Geophysical methods to map geological structures and characterize groundwater potential 10m
    
    Groundwater, being a crucial resource for domestic use due to its minimal treatment requirements, necessitates comprehensive characterization for sustainable management. This study investigates the hydrogeological structures and aquifer potential of the Meki to Alemtena area, integrating vertical electrical sounding (VES) and magnetic methods for a multidisciplinary approach to groundwater delineation. VES interpretations identified five to seven lithological layers with aquifer thicknesses ranging from 40 to 70 meters, primarily comprising fractured and weathered ignimbrite, sand, and alluvial deposits. Magnetic analysis revealed lithological trends predominantly oriented northeast-southwest (NE-SW) along the northern and southern margins and deep-seated structures trending east-west (E-W), which significantly influence groundwater flow directions. Key anomalies detected through 3D Euler deconvolution and 2D magnetic modeling correspond to deep geological features that impact groundwater movement. The integrated geophysical approach enabled precise delineation of aquifer boundaries, estimation of thickness, and evaluation of storage capacity, providing critical insights into groundwater flow dynamics. These findings contribute to improved groundwater resource management, facilitating sustainable utilization and conservation strategies.
    
    Speaker: Mr Ephrem Alemu (Clermont Auvergne university)
    
    Cargesse_school_Presentation.pdf
  - 09:10
    
    A brief view of innermost stable circular orbits 10m
    
    The innermost stable circular orbit
    (ISCO) is a concept in general relativity that defines the closest possible circular orbit around a massive, compact object (like a black hole or a star) where a test particle can remain in a stable orbit.
    Closer than the ISCO, no stable orbits exist; a particle closer than the ISCO will spiral down into the black hole.
    
    This presentation will briefly introduce ISCO, and will discuss different ISCOs such as the ones for Schwarzschild and Rissner-Nordstrom black holes. Then ending with a quick view of my research on ISCO of global monopole RN-black holes in a constant magnetic field.
    
    Speaker: Hamza Haddad
    
    A brief view of innermost stable circular orbits.pdf
  - 09:20
    
    Analysis of the optimisation of a traffic light network 10m
    
    A small presentation about the analysis of the optimisation of a traffic light network based on the previous work of other students from Unibo.
    
    Speaker: Veronica Mungai (IMAPP)
  - 09:30
    
    Calculation of drag force on a quark using AdS/CFT 10m
    
    I will present a paper that shows an interesting calculation of the drag force on a quark as it passes through QGP using string theory.
    
    Speaker: Muhammad Hassan
    
    Calculation of drag force on a quark using.pdf
    
    Calculation of drag force on a quark using.pptx
  - 09:40
    
    Comparing Machine Learning Methods to Reduce Double-Charm Backgrounds for Measurement of ℛ(𝐷_𝑠^(∗−) ) in LHCb 10m
    
    Accurate machine learning models are a requirement in modern experimental particle physics. For many analyses, it is important to be able to accurately separate certain signals and backgrounds from each other. In this study, I perform an analysis using Boosted Decision Trees, Neural Networks, and a combination on simulated LHCb data and compare their effectiveness. This work is done in the context of Dr. S. Klaver’s research into lepton flavour universality in $B^0_s$ decays.
    
    Speaker: Koen Denekamp (IMAPP)
    
    Cargese presentation.pdf
    
    Cargese presentation.pptx
  - 09:50
    
    Process Kinematics at Various Collision Energies 10m
    
    I briefly present my truth-level study on the kinematic distributions of two SM processes - Drell-Yan and top-antitop pair production - at varying proton-proton collision energies. The processes were studied at COM energies of 2, 13, 33, 66, and 100 TeV. This was my bachelor's thesis.
    
    Speaker: Ekta Thakur (University of Clermont Auvegne, France (IMAPP student))
    
    Ekta_BCD_Presentation.pdf
  - 10:00
    
    Baikal-GVD Neutrino telescope 10m
    
    The Baikal Gigaton Volume Detector (Baikal-GVD) is a neutrino telescope deployed in the deep waters of Lake Baikal, designed to detect high-energy astrophysical neutrinos. This presentation will start with the field of neutrino astronomy. The principles behind astrophysical neutrino detection, including Cherenkov radiation will be mentioned. The unique environmental and geographical advantages of Lake Baikal as a site for neutrino research will be examined. An overview of the Baikal-GVD detector will be provided, covering its design and operational principles. Finally, the role of Baikal-GVD in the emerging field of multimessenger astronomy will be discussed in the end, since my bachelor's thesis was dedicated to the visualisation of the multimessenger data or Baikal-GVD.
    
    Speaker: Anastasiia Semeniuk
    
    Cargese_Semeniuk.pdf
  - 10:10
    
    BCS Theory- From material science to particle physics. 10m
    
    I would like to talk about superconductors in general and then delve into the best explanation of the phenomena so far(for conventional superconductors at least): The BCS theory.
    I will explain the theory from a material science point of view and attempt to link it, as much as I can, to what we've learned so far in particle physics.
    
    Speaker: Nour Nasrallah
- 10:20 → 10:50
  
  Coffee 30m
- 10:50 → 12:00
  
  Quantum information at LHC 1h 10m
  
  Speaker: Maximiliano Sioli (Dipartimento di Fisica)
  
  BCD2025 lecture.pdf
  
  BCD2025 lecture.pdf
  
  BCD2025 lecture.pptx
- 12:15 → 14:00
  
  Lunch 1h 45m
- 14:00 → 17:00
  
  Sports cup 3h
- 17:00 → 17:30
  
  Coffee 30m
Thursday 20 March
- 08:45 → 10:15
  
  The strong CP Problem and Axions 1h 30m
  
  Speaker: Dr Emmanuel Stamou (TU Dortmund)
  
  KSVZ_exercise.pdf
- 10:15 → 10:45
  
  Coffee 30m
- 10:45 → 12:15
  
  The strong CP Problem and Axions (2) 1h 30m
  
  Speaker: Dr Emmanuel Stamou (TU Dortmund)
- 12:15 → 14:00
  
  Lunch 1h 45m
- 14:00 → 15:30
  
  Hadron colliders & Top Physics 1h 30m
  
  Speaker: Chris Malena Delitzsch (Technische Universitaet Dortmund (DE))
  
  HadronColliderPhysics.pdf
  
  TopQuarkPhysics.pdf
- 15:30 → 16:00
  
  Coffee 30m
- 16:00 → 17:30
  
  Hadron colliders & Top Physics 1h 30m
  
  Speaker: Chris Malena Delitzsch (Technische Universitaet Dortmund (DE))
- 19:30 → 21:30
  
  BBQ Banquet 2h
Friday 21 March
- 09:00 → 10:30
  
  Faith (in) and fate of the Standard Model 1h 30m
  
  Speaker: Stephane Monteil (Université Clermont Auvergne (FR))
  
  Faith_and_fate_of_the_SM_revised2025.pdf
- 10:30 → 11:00
  
  Coffee 30m
- 11:00 → 12:00
  
  Faith (in) and fate of the Standard Model (2) 1h
  
  Speaker: Stephane Monteil (Université Clermont Auvergne (FR))
- 12:00 → 13:45
  
  Lunch 1h 45m
- 13:45 → 15:15
  
  Searching for the X boson 1h 30m
  
  Speaker: Bruna Pascual (Université Clermont Auvergne (FR))
  
  Git repo
  
  Notebook
  
  presentation.pdf
  
  setup.pdf
- 15:15 → 15:45
  
  Coffee 30m
- 15:45 → 17:15
  
  Searching for the X boson 1h 30m
  
  Speaker: Bruna Pascual (Université Clermont Auvergne (FR))
- 17:15 → 18:15
  
  Org: Conclusions & prizes
  
  Welcome.pdf