Thomas Primer

ORCID: 0000-0002-1005-274X
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Research Areas
  • Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
  • Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
  • High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
  • Physics of Superconductivity and Magnetism
  • Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
  • Superconducting Materials and Applications
  • Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
  • Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates
  • Nuclear physics research studies
  • Advanced NMR Techniques and Applications

University of Arizona
2014-2023

University of Colorado Boulder
2020

Universidad de Granada
2015-2016

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2015-2016

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
2015-2016

Technical University of Munich
2016

Institute for Advanced Study
2016

Washington University in St. Louis
2016

University of Utah
2016

The University of Adelaide
2011-2014

We calculate the contribution to muon anomalous magnetic moment hadronic vacuum polarization from {the} connected diagrams of up and down quarks, omitting electromagnetism. employ QCD gauge-field configurations with dynamical $u$, $d$, $s$, $c$ quarks physical pion mass, analyze five ensembles lattice spacings ranging $a \approx 0.06$ to~0.15~fm. The up- down-quark masses in our simulations have equal $m_l$. obtain, this world where all pions mass $\pi^0$, $10^{10} a_\mu^{ll}({\rm conn.}) =...

10.1103/physrevd.101.034512 article EN cc-by Physical review. D/Physical review. D. 2020-02-18

Using highly improved staggered quark (HISQ) ${N}_{f}=2+1+1$ MILC ensembles with five different values of the lattice spacing, including four physical masses, we perform most precise computation to date $K\ensuremath{\rightarrow}\ensuremath{\pi}\ensuremath{\ell}\ensuremath{\nu}$ vector form factor at zero momentum transfer, ${f}_{+}^{{K}^{0}{\ensuremath{\pi}}^{\ensuremath{-}}}(0)=0.9696(15{)}_{\mathrm{stat}}(12{)}_{\mathrm{syst}}$. This is first calculation that includes dominant...

10.1103/physrevd.99.114509 article EN cc-by Physical review. D/Physical review. D. 2019-06-24

We present results for the magnetic moment and polarizability of neutron proton. These are calculated using uniform background field method on $3{2}^{3}\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}64$ dynamical QCD lattices provided by PACS-CS Collaboration as part ILDG. use a quantized periodic spatial volume. investigate ways to improve effective energy plots used calculate polarizabilities, including correlation matrix techniques with various source smearings.

10.1103/physrevd.89.034508 article EN Physical review. D. Particles, fields, gravitation, and cosmology/Physical review. D, Particles, fields, gravitation, and cosmology 2014-02-28

We present lattice-QCD calculations of the hadronic form factors for semileptonic decays $D\to\pi\ell\nu$, $D\to K\ell\nu$, and $D_s\to K\ell\nu$. Our calculation uses highly improved staggered quark (HISQ) action all valence sea quarks includes $N_f=2+1+1$ MILC ensembles with lattice spacings ranging from $a\approx0.12$ fm down to $0.042$ fm. At most spacings, an ensemble physical-mass light is included. The HISQ allows be treated same relativistic light-quark action, allowing...

10.1103/physrevd.107.094516 article EN cc-by Physical review. D/Physical review. D. 2023-05-31

Fermilab Lattice and MILC CollaborationsWe present a calculation of the D → K ν π semileptonic form factors at q 2 = 0, which enable determinations CKM matrix elements |V cs | cd |, respectively.We use gaugefield configurations generated by collaboration with four flavors highly-improved staggered (HISQ) quarks, analyzing several ensembles including those physical pion masses approximate lattice spacings ranging from 0.12 fm to 0.042 fm.We also HISQ action for valence quarks.We employ...

10.22323/1.251.0338 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Proceedings of The 33rd International Symposium on Lattice Field Theory — PoS(LATTICE 2015) 2016-07-15

We present a calculation of the form factors D $\rightarrow$ Klν and $\pi$lν semileptonic decays at zero momentum transfer, ultimately for purpose determining Cabibbo-KobayashiMaskawa (CKM) matrix elements |Vcs| |Vcd|. This work uses MILC Nf = 2+1+1 configurations with HISQ action both sea quarks valence quarks, including several physical mass ensembles lattice spacings down to 0.042 fm. The is done directly q 2 0 by employing twisted boundary conditions tune child particle momenta. Results...

10.22323/1.256.0305 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Proceedings of The 36th Annual International Symposium on Lattice Field Theory — PoS(LATTICE2018) 2017-02-13

We discuss preliminary results for the vector form factors $f_+^{\{\pi,K\}}$ at zero-momentum transfer decays $D\to\pi\ell\nu$ and $D\to K \ell\nu$ using MILC's $N_f = 2+1+1$ HISQ ensembles four lattice spacings, $a \approx 0.042, 0.06, 0.09$, 0.12 fm, various quark masses down to (degenerate) physical light mass. use kinematic constraint $f_+(q^2)= f_0(q^2)$ $q^2 0$ determine factor from our study of scalar current, which yields $f_0(0)$. Results are extrapolated continuum point in...

10.22323/1.334.0269 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Proceedings of The 36th Annual International Symposium on Lattice Field Theory — PoS(LATTICE2018) 2019-05-29

We present a calculation of the $D\to K \ell \nu$ and $D\to\pi semileptonic form factors at $q^2=0$, which enable determinations CKM matrix elements $\lvert{V_{cs}}\rvert$ $\lvert{V_{cd}}\rvert$, respectively. use gauge-field configurations generated by MILC collaboration with four flavors highly-improved staggered (HISQ) quarks, analyzing several ensembles including those physical pion masses approximate lattice spacings ranging from 0.12~fm to 0.042~fm. also HISQ action for valence quarks....

10.48550/arxiv.1511.04000 preprint EN other-oa arXiv (Cornell University) 2015-01-01

We present an update on the ongoing calculations by Fermilab Lattice, HPQCD, and MILC Collaboration of leading-order (in electromagnetism) hadronic vacuum polarization contribution to anomalous magnetic moment muon. Our project employs ensembles with four flavors highly improved staggered fermions, physical light-quark masses, lattice spacings ranging from $a \approx 0.06$ 0.15 fm for most results thus far.

10.22323/1.363.0070 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Proceedings of The 39th International Symposium on Lattice Field Theory — PoS(LATTICE2022) 2020-01-03

We give a progress report on project aimed at high-precision calculation of the decay constants $f_B$ and $f_{B_s}$ from simulations with HISQ heavy light valence sea quarks. Calculations are carried out several valence-quark masses ensembles 2+1+1 flavors quarks five lattice spacings sea-quark mass ratios $m_{ud}/m_s$, including approximately physical masses. This range parameters provides excellent control continuum limit heavy-quark discretization errors. present preliminary error budget...

10.48550/arxiv.1511.02294 preprint EN other-oa arXiv (Cornell University) 2015-01-01

We present calculations of the magnetic moment and polarisability neutron from background field method.The are performed on 32 3 × 64 dynamical lattices generated by PACS-CS collaboration made available via ILDG.We consider uniform fields quantised periodic spatial volume.We explore different approaches for improving quality fits used in results.Also included initial results lowest lying negative parity nucleon states.

10.22323/1.164.0183 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Proceedings of The 39th International Symposium on Lattice Field Theory — PoS(LATTICE2022) 2012-12-20

We present an update on the ongoing calculations by Fermilab Lattice, HPQCD, and MILC Collaboration of leading-order (in electromagnetism) hadronic vacuum polarization contribution to anomalous magnetic moment muon. Our project employs ensembles with four flavors highly improved staggered fermions, physical light-quark masses, lattice spacings ranging from $a \approx 0.06$ 0.15 fm for most results thus far.

10.48550/arxiv.1912.04382 preprint EN other-oa arXiv (Cornell University) 2019-01-01

Fermilab Lattice and MILC CollaborationsWe present the status of on-going calculations K → πlν D K(π)lν semileptonic form factors at q 2 = 0.These are important for determination CKM matrix elements |V us | cs(d) respectively.This work uses HISQ action both valence quarks sea on N f + 1 configurations.We employ twisted boundary conditions to calculate zero momentum transfer directly.The π results an update previously published with new data physical point.The K(π) preliminary.

10.22323/1.214.0374 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Proceedings of The 32nd International Symposium on Lattice Field Theory — PoS(LATTICE2014) 2015-05-21

We discuss the reduction of errors in calculation vector form factor for semileptonic kaon decays with HISQ fermions on N_f=2+1+1 MILC configurations from increased statistics some key ensembles, new data ensembles lattice spacings down to 0.042fm and study finite-volume effects within staggered ChPT. also implications unitarity CKM matrix first row current tensions leptonic determinations |V_{us}|.

10.22323/1.256.0286 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Proceedings of The 36th Annual International Symposium on Lattice Field Theory — PoS(LATTICE2018) 2016-12-27

We discuss the reduction of errors in calculation form factor $f_+^{K \pi}(0)$ with HISQ fermions on $N_f=2+1+1$ MILC configurations from increased statistics some key ensembles, new data ensembles lattice spacings down to 0.042 fm and study finite-volume effects within staggered ChPT. also implications for unitarity CKM matrix first row current tensions leptonic determinations $\vert V_{us}\vert$.

10.48550/arxiv.1611.04118 preprint EN other-oa arXiv (Cornell University) 2016-01-01

The magnetic moment and polarisability are important fundamental properties of particles such as the proton. They describe interaction with response to an applied field. ability calculate values for these observables from first principles QCD at quark level is leading edge lattice research. An overview how calculations performed on presented. A quantised field periodic space‐time using background‐field method. Values proton neutron reported this These calculated a large lattice, allowing...

10.1063/1.3587610 article EN AIP conference proceedings 2011-01-01

We present the status of on-going calculations $K\to\pi l\nu$ and $D\to K(\pi) semileptonic form factors at $q^2=0$. These are important for determination CKM matrix elements $\lvert{V_{us}}\rvert$ $\lvert{V_{cs(d)}}\rvert$ respectively. This work uses HISQ action both valence quarks sea on MILC $N_f=2+1+1$ configurations. employ twisted boundary conditions to calculate zero momentum transfer directly. The $K\to\pi$ results an update previously published with new data physical point. K(\pi)$...

10.48550/arxiv.1411.1651 preprint EN other-oa arXiv (Cornell University) 2014-01-01

We present lattice-QCD calculations of the hadronic form factors for semileptonic decays $D\to\pi\ell\nu$, $D\to K\ell\nu$, and $D_s\to K\ell\nu$. Our calculation uses highly improved staggered quark (HISQ) action all valence sea quarks includes $N_f=2+1+1$ MILC ensembles with lattice spacings ranging from $a\approx0.12$ fm down to $0.042$ fm. At most spacings, an ensemble physical-mass light is included. The HISQ allows be treated same relativistic light-quark action, allowing...

10.1103/physrevd.107.094516 article EN OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information) 2023-05-31

We present preliminary results from an investigation into the magnetic properties of nucleon using background field method lattice QCD.The involves introducing a uniform across and measuring resulting energy shift.The is performed on quenched 32 3 × 40 with periodic boundary conditions in spatial dimensions quantised xy plane.We discuss Landau levels charged particle difficulty this contribution causes when attempting to perform calculations proton.

10.22323/1.139.0170 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Proceedings of XXIX International Symposium on Lattice Field Theory — PoS(Lattice 2011) 2012-07-05

We present calculations of the magnetic moment and polarisability neutron from background field method. The are performed on $32^3\times64$ dynamical lattices generated by PACS-CS collaboration made available via ILDG. consider uniform fields quantised periodic spatial volume. explore different approaches for improving quality fits used in results. Also included initial results lowest lying negative parity nucleon states.

10.48550/arxiv.1212.1963 preprint EN other-oa arXiv (Cornell University) 2012-01-01
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