The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $433,878 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program to the University of Puerto Rico Research and Development Center Division, located in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The grant, with a performance period from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027, focuses on exploiting the capabilities of the CMS pixel detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) to pursue physics beyond the Standard Model (BSM) searches. Key activities include developing and testing pixel detector upgrades to fully leverage the High-Luminosity LHC physics capabilities, while maintaining support for current pixel detector operations. This research aims to uncover signatures of potentially undiscovered particles, including candidates for dark matter, by precisely measuring "missing energy" in BSM physics processes. The grant also supports training an advanced STEM workforce through hands-on experience in data analysis, algorithm development, software engineering, machine learning, and LHC grid computing.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $433.9k | 7/29/24 |