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Huth Lab
Principal Investigator: John Huth
About the Lab
Huth's present work centers on the exploration of the Higgs boson, particularly the decay of the Higgs into a bb̄ pair, which is a challenging final state.
What Research Looks Like
Would be a combination of coding and research
Example Undergraduate Projects
- Finding detector efficiencies as a function of beam intensity
- Fitting ancient tables of latitude and longitude
Prerequisites & Skills
Some experience in programming — languages could be C, C++, Python, Mathematica
Where Students Go After
A variety. A recent student is going into an MD/PhD program in medical physics.
Contact Information
At a Glance
Time Commitment
4 hours
Undergrads per Semester
0, 1, or 2
Typical Project Length
Six months
Minimum Commitment
1 semester
Co-authorship Policy
Depends on the research
Group Meetings
Weekly
Interested in joining?
Reach out to John Huth via email to express your interest in undergraduate research.