A5100608249- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
- Computational Physics and Python Applications
- Neutrino Physics Research
- Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
- Black Holes and Theoretical Physics
- Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Muon and positron interactions and applications
- Advanced Data Storage Technologies
- Superconducting Materials and Applications
- Particle accelerators and beam dynamics
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
- Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae
- Nuclear Physics and Applications
- Nuclear reactor physics and engineering
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry
- Scientific Computing and Data Management
University of Padua
2016-2025
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Padova
2016-2025
University of Trento
2016-2025
Institute of High Energy Physics
2015-2024
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare
2021-2024
University of Antwerp
2024
A. Alikhanyan National Laboratory
2022-2024
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Galileo Galilei Institute for Theoretical Physics
2007-2024
Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas
2006-2023
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2010-2022
PURPOSE: To correlate magnetic resonance (MR) images of a bone marrow edema pattern with histologic findings in osteoarthritic knees. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixteen consecutive patients (age range, 43–79 years; mean, 67 years) referred for total knee replacement were examined sagittal short inversion time inversion-recovery (STIR) and T1- T2-weighted turbo spin-echo MR imaging 1–4 days before surgery. Tibial plateau abnormalities on compared quantitatively those maps. RESULTS: The zone...
The discovery by the ATLAS and CMS experiments of a new boson with mass around 125 GeV measured properties compatible those Standard-Model Higgs boson, coupled absence discoveries phenomena beyond Standard Model at TeV scale, has triggered interest in ideas for future factories. A circular e+e- collider hosted 80 to 100 km tunnel, TLEP, is among most attractive solutions proposed so far. It clean experimental environment, produces high luminosity top-quark, W Z studies, accommodates multiple...
Abstract This Conceptual Design Report describes LUXE (Laser Und XFEL Experiment), an experimental campaign that aims to combine the high-quality and high-energy electron beam of European with a powerful laser explore uncharted terrain quantum electrodynamics characterised by both high energy intensity. We will reach this hitherto inaccessible regime physics analysing electron-photon photon-photon interactions in extreme environment provided intense focus. The background its relevance are...
To investigate the predictive value of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging abnormalities lumbar intervertebral disks, particularly with adjacent endplate changes, to predict symptomatic disk derangement, discography as standard.Fifty patients aged 28-50 years chronic low back pain and without radicular leg underwent prospective clinical examination sagittal T1- T2-weighted transverse MR imaging. Subsequently, a provocation test (116 disks). images were evaluated for degeneration,...
This document presents an interim framework in which the coupling structure of a Higgs-like particle can be studied. After discussing different options and approximations, recommendations on specific benchmark parametrizations to used fit data are given.
Abstract We discuss a method that employs multilayer perceptron to detect deviations from reference model in large multivariate datasets. Our data analysis strategy does not rely on any prior assumption the nature of deviation. It is designed be sensitive small discrepancies arise datasets dominated by model. The main conceptual building blocks were introduced D’Agnolo and Wulzer (Phys Rev D 99 (1), 015014. 10.1103/PhysRevD.99.015014 . arXiv:1806.02350 [hep-ph], 2019). Here we make decisive...
We show how to deal with uncertainties on the Standard Model predictions in an agnostic new physics search strategy that exploits artificial neural networks. Our approach builds directly specific Maximum Likelihood ratio treatment of as nuisance parameters for hypothesis testing is routinely employed high-energy physics. After presenting conceptual foundations our method, we first illustrate all aspects its implementation and extensively study performances a toy one-dimensional problem. then...
Cosmic Rays Neutron Sensing (CRNS) opened the possibility to measure water content in environment by neutrons absorption overcoming need of an artificial radioactive source neutrons. While exploitation a naturally available radiation is fundamental feature that allows widespread deployment permanent sensors on-field, it intruduces monitoring natural variation incoming correct signal accordingly.This so-called “incoming correction” for CRNS usually obtained referring...
We present a machine learning approach for model-independent new physics searches. The corresponding algorithm is powered by recent large-scale implementations of kernel methods, nonparametric algorithms that can approximate any continuous function given enough data. Based on the original proposal D'Agnolo and Wulzer (Phys Rev D 99(1):015014, 2019, arXiv:1806.02350 [hep-ph]), model evaluates compatibility between experimental data reference model, implementing hypothesis testing procedure...
Abstract Our purpose was to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of a gradient‐echo sequence optimized for cartilage imaging in patellar abnormalities and compare it standard turbo‐spin‐echo sequence. Fifty‐eight consecutive patients who underwent, within 3 months both MRI arthroscopy or surgery, were included investigation. Two radiologists specializing musculoskeletal independently assessed axial three‐dimensional double‐echo steady state (3D‐DESS) images sagittal proton‐ T2‐weighted with...
This Report summarises the activities of "SM and Higgs" working group for Workshop "Physics at TeV Colliders", Les Houches, France, 2-20 May, 2005. On one hand, we performed a variety experimental theoretical studies on standard candles (such as W, Z, ttbar production), treating them either proper signals known physics, or backgrounds to unknown physics; also addressed issues relevant those non-perturbative semi-perturbative ingredients, such Parton Density Functions Underlying Events, whose...
A bstract We present a fit to the 2012 LHC Higgs data in different supersymmetric frameworks using naturalness as guiding principle. consider MSSM and its D -term F extensions that can raise tree-level mass. When adding an extra chiral superfield MSSM, three parameters are needed determine couplings of lightest Higgs. Two more cover most relevant loop corrections, affect h γγ hgg vertexes. Motivated by this consideration, we results five encompassing vast class complete theories. find...
The design of a future multi-TeV muon collider needs new ideas to overcome the technological challenges related production, cooling, accumulation and acceleration. In this paper layout positron driven source known as Low EMittance Muon Accelerator (LEMMA) concept is presented. beam, stored in ring with high energy acceptance low emittance, extracted multi-target system, produce pairs at threshold. This solution alleviates issues power deposited integrated Peak Energy Density Deposition...
Abstract We propose an accurate and efficient machine learning approach for monitoring particle detectors in real-time. The goal is to assess the compatibility of incoming experimental data with a reference dataset, characterising behaviour under normal circumstances, via likelihood-ratio hypothesis test. model based on modern implementation kernel methods, nonparametric algorithms that can learn any continuous function given enough data. resulting agnostic type anomaly may be present Our...
This work describes an online processing pipeline designed to identify anomalies in a continuous stream of data collected without external triggers from particle detector. The begins with local reconstruction algorithm, employing neural networks on FPGA as its first stage. Subsequent preparation and anomaly detection stages are accelerated using GPGPUs. As practical demonstration detection, we have developed quality monitoring application cosmic muon Its primary objective is detect...
The CMS data acquisition system is made of two major subsystems: event building and filter. presented paper describes the architecture design software that processes flow in currently operating experiment. central DAQ relies on industry standard networks processing equipment. Adopting a single infrastructure all subsystems experiment imposes, however, number different requirements. High efficiency configuration flexibility are among most important ones. XDAQ has matured over an eight years...
The recent discovery of a light Higgs boson has opened up considerable interest in circular e+e- factories around the world. We report on progress TLEP concept since last year. is an collider capable very high luminosities wide centre-of-mass (ECM) spectrum from 90 to 350 GeV. could be housed new 80 100 km tunnel Geneva region. design can adapted different ring circumference (e.g. LEP3 27 LHC tunnel). ideal complementary machine thanks luminosity, exquisite determination ECM and possibility...
The online reconstruction of muon tracks in High Energy Physics experiments is a highly demanding task, typically performed with programmable logic boards, such as FPGAs. Complex analytical algorithms are executed quasi-real-time environment to identify, select and reconstruct local often noise-rich environments. A novel approach the generation triggers based on an hybrid combination Artificial Neural Networks methods proposed, targeting for drift tube detectors. proposed algorithm exploits...
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of slight off-lateral positioning wrist on measurements palmar tilt distal radius lateral views and to determine how this can be corrected quantitatively. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seven cadaveric forearms in neutral various oblique positions (5°, 10°, 15°, 20°) supination pronation were examined with radiography. The measured radiographs was correlated each position distance between cortex pisiform bone (P) a reference point (point 0), which defined as midpoint...