Isabella Deutsch
Charm Jet Calibration and Z Boson Asymmetry Studies
This summer, I am working on improving how physicists identify charm quarks in particle collisions at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. Building on my previous work validating background modeling for machine learning–based jet tagging, I will help refine calibration methods that ensure that the charm charge auxiliary task the group is working on produces accurate results. The introduction of such a task into larger ATLAS machine learning frameworks opens new opportunities for physics analyses. Therefore, I will also be working on a feasibility study for measuring the forward-backward asymmetry of the Z boson, focusing on how uncertainties such as charm tagging performance and background processes affect the measurement. My work over the summer supports more precise tests of the Standard Model and contributes to strengthening the reliability of particle physics analyses.
Message To Sponsor
I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue my research within experimental particle physics this summer through the URAP program. Your support enabled me to work on meaningful research within the ATLAS Collaboration while learning from experienced researchers around me. The skills I've developed have not only invigorated my passion for high energy physics, but will serve as key facets of my upcoming graduate school applications. Thank you for investing in undergraduate researchers and making experiences like this possible!