[EN] ATLAS: a titan amongst particle physics experiments - with Christian Gutschow
Code for Thought
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The Software Backbone of Particle Physics
This chapter explores the pivotal role of software in particle physics, focusing on Monte Carlo simulations used to model proton-proton collisions at the Large Hadron Collider. It discusses the collaborative efforts between theorists and experimentalists, the computational demands of these simulations, and the necessity of validating results against experimental data. Additionally, it highlights the challenges of software management within the ATLAS experiment and the importance of efficient practices and tools like Rivet for ensuring reproducibility in research.
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