- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
- Computational Physics and Python Applications
- Neutrino Physics Research
- Black Holes and Theoretical Physics
- Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems
- Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Superconducting Materials and Applications
- Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
- Advanced Data Storage Technologies
- Big Data Technologies and Applications
- Muon and positron interactions and applications
- Nuclear reactor physics and engineering
- Digital Radiography and Breast Imaging
- Particle accelerators and beam dynamics
- Structural Analysis of Composite Materials
- Seismic Waves and Analysis
- Advanced Mathematical Physics Problems
Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences
2016-2025
Northern Illinois University
2020-2024
Institute for High Energy Physics
2023-2024
Institute of Science and Technology
2023-2024
SR Research (Canada)
2024
Federación Española de Enfermedades Raras
2024
Atlas Scientific (United States)
2024
The University of Adelaide
2014-2023
University of California, Santa Cruz
2023
University of Johannesburg
2023
The MoEDAL experiment at Point 8 of the LHC ring is seventh and newest experiment. It dedicated to search for highly-ionizing particle avatars physics beyond Standard Model, extending significantly discovery horizon LHC. A would have revolutionary implications our fundamental understanding Microcosm. an unconventional largely passive detector comprised largest array Nuclear Track Detector stacks ever deployed accelerator, surrounding intersection region on ring. Another novel feature use...
The MoEDAL experiment is designed to search for magnetic monopoles and other highly-ionising particles produced in high-energy collisions at the LHC. largely passive detector, deployed Interaction Point 8 on LHC ring, relies two dedicated direct detection techniques. first technique based stacks of nucleartrack detectors with surface area ~18m2, sensitive particle ionisation exceeding a high threshold. These are analysed offline by optical scanning microscopes. second trapping charged an...
The ATLAS Roman Pot system is designed to determine the total proton-proton cross section as well luminosity at Large Hadron Collider (LHC) by measuring elastic proton scattering very small angles. made of four stations, located in LHC tunnel a distance about 240 m both sides interaction point. Each station equipped with tracking detectors, inserted Pots which approach beams vertically. detectors consist multi-layer scintillating fibre structures read out Multi-Anode-Photo-Multipliers.
A process of Central Exclusive π + -production in proton-proton collisions and its theoretical description is presented.A possibility measurement, during the special low luminosity LHC runs, with help ATLAS central detector for measuring pions ALFA stations tagging scattered protons studied.A visible cross section estimated to be 21 µb √ s = 7 TeV, which gives over 2000 events 100 -1 integrated luminosity.Differential distributions pion pseudorapidities, proton transverse momenta as well -...
Multiple Partonic Interactions are often crucial for interpreting results obtained at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The quest a sound understanding of dynamics behind MPI - particularly this time when LHC is due to start its "Run II" operations has focused aim workshop. MPI@LHC2014 concentrated mainly on phenomenology measurements whilst keeping in perspective those previous hadron colliders. workshop also debated some state-of-the-art theoretical considerations and modeling Monte Carlo...
In this work the properties of scattered protons in vicinity ATLAS Interaction Point (IP1) for various LHC optics settings are discussed. Firstly, beam elements installed around IP1 presented. Then forward detector systems: Absolute Luminosity For (ALFA) and Forward Protons (AFP) described their similarities differences Next, used at Large Hadron Collider (LHC) divergence width as well detectors locations calculated. Finally, geometric acceptance is shown impact collimators on it
The possibility to measure jet-gap-jet final states in double-Pomeron-exchange events at the LHC is presented. In context of ATLAS experiment with additional forward physics detectors, cross sections for different experimental settings and gap definitions are estimated. This done framework Monte Carlo interfaced a perturbative QCD model that successfully reproduces standard Tevatron. extrapolation energies follows from Balitsky-Fadin-Kuraev-Lipatov dynamics, implemented next-to-leading...
The paper describes the transport of elastically and diffractively scattered protons in proton-proton interactions at LHC for high beta* runs. A parametrisation attered proton through magnetic lattice is presented. accuracy unfolding kinematic variables discussed.
We discuss the single-diffractive production of cc pairs and charmed mesons at LHC. For a first time we propose k t -factorization approach to diffractive processes. The transverse momentum dependent parton distributions are obtained from standard (collinear) used in literature. In this calculation pomeron is neglected with respect partons entering hard process. also perform evaluation cross sections LHC using distributions. results new compared those collinear one. Significantly larger...
The feasibility studies of the measurement central exclusive jet production at LHC using proton tagging technique are presented. In order to reach low jet-mass region, single tagged events were considered. performed c.m. energy 14 TeV and ATLAS detector, but also applicable for CMS-TOTEM experiments. Four data-taking scenarios considered: AFP ALFA detectors as forward taggers $\beta^*$ = 0.55 m 90 optics. After event selection, signal-to-background ratio ranges between 5 $10^4$. Finally,...
The main parts of the LHC diffractive physics programme possible to be measured using a proton tagging technique are presented. geometric acceptance ATLAS forward detectors: ALFA and AFP for various optics settings shown. probabilities observing originating from minimum-bias event in stations given. properties single double Pomeron exchange production dijets, photon+jet, jet-gap-jet W/Z bosons discussed. possibility measuring jet exclusive (double tag) semi-exclusive (single mode is evaluated.
An implementation of the Monte Carlo (MC) phase space generators coupled with adaptive MC integration/simulation program FOAM is presented.The first a modification classic generator GENBOD interfaced sampling integrator/generator FOAM.On top this tool algorithm suitable for generation an reaction two leading particles presented (double-peripheral process central production particles).At same time it serves as instructive example construction self-adaptive generator/integrator modular...
The dynamic alignment method of the forward proton detectors proposed by CDF collaboration is reviewed. applicability at LHC discussed.
Feasibility studies of the measurement exclusive diffractive bremsstrahlung cross-section in proton–proton scattering at centre mass energy 13 TeV LHC are reported. Present were performed for low luminosity running with betatron function value 90 m using ATLAS associated forward detectors ALFA and ZDC. A simplified approach to event simulation reconstruction is used. The background influence also discussed.
The feasibility studies of the central exclusive jet production at LHC using proton tagging technique are presented.Three classes data taking scenarios considered: double tag high pile-up, single low pile-up and pile-up.Analyses were performed c.m. energy 14 TeV for ATLAS experiment, but also valid CMS/TOTEM detectors.
We present the results of our performance studies upgraded Cherenkov time-of-flight (ToF) detector for AFP (ATLAS Forward Proton) project. The latest version consists solid L-shaped fused silica bars, new customized ALD-coated micro-channel plate photomultipliers (MCP-PMTs) miniPlanacon XPM85112-S-R2D2 with an extended lifetime which operate at low gains (order 10 3 ), and updated construction. improvements were aimed to increase efficiency, as well radiation hardness has been designed in...
Feasibility studies of an observation the exclusive diffractive bremsstrahlung in proton–proton scattering at centre mass energy 13 TeV LHC are reported. These aim dedicated data taking periods with low instantaneous luminosity delivered by where pile-up interactions can be neglected. A simplified approach to photon and scattered proton reconstruction is used. The background influence discussed.
This document collects the proceedings of PHOTON 2017 conference ("International Conference on Structure and Interactions Photon", including 22th "International Workshop Photon-Photon Collisions", High Energy Photon Colliders") held at CERN (Geneva) in May 2017. The latest experimental theoretical developments topics series are covered: (i) $γ\,γ$ processes e$^+$e$^-$, proton-proton (pp) nucleus-nucleus (AA) collisions current future colliders, (ii) $γ$-hadron interactions e$^\pm$p, pp, AA...
The main goals of the Absolute Luminosity For ATLAS (ALFA) detector is to provide an absolute luminosity and total cross section measurement. measurement method used, alignment quality collected data are discussed.
The exclusive pion pair production cross-section in diffractive proton-proton collisions ($pp \to p \pi^+ \pi^- p$) was measured during the special low luminosity LHC runs at $\sqrt{s}=7$ TeV with dedicated $\beta^*=90$ m optics. Pion pairs were detected by ATLAS Inner Detector whereas outgoing protons ALFA (Absolute Luminosity For ATLAS) detector situated on both sides of forward region $\sim$240 from Interaction Point (IP). An overview analysis results is presented as well a comparison...
IFJ PAN PPSS Alumni Conference is organized by the Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy Sciences (IFJ PAN). It addressed to: participants previous editions Particle Summer Student Programme, attendees current edition and students interested in cooperation with PAN. Second was held on 14-15 July 2023, topic focused on, but not restricted to, high energy physics.
The process of jet-gap-jet (JGJ) production is briefly described. JGJ scattering amplitude parametrisation discussed. On the basis full calculations, formulas for leading logarithmic (LL) and next-to-leading (NLL) approximations are obtained. For each case a sum over all conformal spins considered. obtained agreement better than 0.25% LL 1% NLL.