Physics and Detectors at the LHC and the SLHC
Wesley H. Smith (University of Wisconsin - Madison)
TL;DR
This paper reviews the ATLAS and CMS detectors' capabilities at the LHC, discusses early physics signals, and explores plans for the Super LHC upgrade to increase luminosity and expand physics potential.
Contribution
It provides an overview of detector capabilities, early physics prospects, and detailed plans for the SLHC upgrade to enhance luminosity and physics reach.
Findings
Detectors can identify key physics signals early in LHC operation.
The SLHC upgrade aims to increase luminosity tenfold.
Enhanced physics scope with higher luminosity is feasible.
Abstract
The capabilities of the ATLAS and CMS detectors being prepared for the LHC are reviewed. Examples of physics signals accessible during early running and during mature high luminosity LHC operation are examined. The planning and options for the LHC and these detectors to increase the luminosity to 10^{35}cm^{-2}s^{-1} is presented. This upgrade, entitled the Super LHC (SLHC), would occur in the next decade. The resulting physics scope is discussed.
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Taxonomy
TopicsParticle Detector Development and Performance · Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies · Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena