International School on Collider Physics

Welcome to an exciting journey into the heart of cutting-edge science at our upcoming event on collider physics! Whether you're joining us in-person or online, prepare to delve into the world of particle collisions and the profound discoveries they unlock.

Brazil became the first country in Latin America to join CERN as an Associate Member State. We are forming a new generation of young scientists who will lead in this new era. 

This event promises an exploration of topics that are key to collider physics. Our expert lecturers will guide you through the intricacies of Monte Carlo simulations, essential tools for predicting and analyzing the complex outcomes of particle interactions. You'll gain insights into the meticulous art of detector performance, learning how these sophisticated instruments capture and interpret the fundamental particles that hold the secrets of the universe.

But that's not all – we'll also venture into the thrilling realm of new physics searches. Discover how scientists are pushing the boundaries of known physics, hunting for new particles and phenomena.

If you need an urgent acceptance letter, please write to farinaldo.queiroz@ufrn.br.  Whether you're a seasoned 

Get ready to be inspired and challenged in the International School of Collider Physics. 

We will select a few students to grant lodging. If you need it, please write an email to farinaldo.queiroz@ufrn, and justify your request.

Frequent Questions

1) If I attend the event remotely, will I receive a certificate?

Yes. You need to hand in at least one homework of the school.

2) When is the homework due? 

3) Can I get financial support?

Yes. Some students will receive lodging in Natal. 

4) When will the certificate be sent ?

Within two months after the event.

5) How can I attend the event remotely?

Live stream on YouTube. 

6) Can I ask questions to the speakers on Youtube?  

Sure. They will be passed on to the speaker. 

7) Where is the International Institute of Physics?

At UFRN campus. Check the Google Maps location here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bCdwBKK7q3J4W3zC9 

8) Who are the speakers?

Bertrand Laforge: 

Professor at Sorbonne U.; Member of the Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and High Energy (LPNHE); Director of an international network involving dozens of Europeans institutions, including CERN; Member of ATLAS; Leader of a serious gaming platform for students; Among many other important contributions, Bertrand played a major role in the higgs discovery in the photon-photon channel. Bertrand will teach us how to reinterpret data to constrain new physics.

Maurício Torres: 

Maurício did his Ph.D at UFPB and he is now a postdoc at SAPHIR (The MillenniumInstitute for Subatomic Physics at the High Energy Frontier) in Chile. He participates in the feasibility study of the Future Circular Collider (FCC). He is expert on Monte Carlo Simulations and New Physics searches. He is a wizard in cooking up algorithms to automatize new physics searches.

Mapse Barroso: 

After a master's degree in quantum field theory, Mapse transitioned to experimental particle physics program in the Ph.D. His contributions to the muon detectors rendered him an award by CMS collaboration and a postdoc at UERJ. Mapse is expert on particle interactions with matter and will teach us about different type of detectors and performances.