CERN Colloquium

The CMS Journey to LHC Physics

by Tejinder Virdee (CERN/Imperial College)

Europe/Zurich
500/1-001 - Main Auditorium (CERN)

500/1-001 - Main Auditorium

CERN

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Description
An overview of the design, the construction and physics of CMS will be given. A history of construction, encompassing the R&D and challenges faced over the last decade and a half, will be recalled using selected examples. CMS is currently in the final stages of installation and commissioning is gathering pace. After a short status report of where CMS stands today some of the expected (great) physics to come will be outlined.

* Tea & coffee will be served at 16:00.
Slides
Video in CDS
Organised by

Luis ALVAREZ-GAUME / PH-TH