2024-12-02
Thesis
SA1_LHCB
Research Area
Experiments
The Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) experiment at CERN focuses on finding out why matter prevails over antimatter in the universe via the bottom quark (b quark). Among other things, this involves studying the violation of CP (charge parity) symmetry. In recent years, the LHCb experiment has undergone a complete upgrade, which is expected to lead to significant advances in the coming years.
The IGFAE is a founding member of LHCb and nowadays its team is one of the largest within the experiment, assuming leadership positions. In recent years, they have been responsible for milestones such as the design and construction of the VELO (Vertex Locator) subdetector sensors, the development of the new Allen supercomputer, or the proposal for the new CODEX-b detector. Moreover, some of the most cited and relevant data analyses were conducted by IGFAE staff. The IGFAE also assumes part of the large amount of LHCb computing resources, hosting a Tier 2 centre.
Principal investigator
María Vieites Díaz
Initial date
2024-09-01
Final date
2029-08-31
Agency
AEI - Agencia Estatal de Investigación
Principal investigator
Abraham Antonio Gallas Torreira
Initial date
2024-07-01
Final date
2025-07-03
Principal investigator
Antonio Romero Vidal
Initial date
2024-04-01
Final date
2026-06-30
Agency
AEI - Agencia Estatal de Investigación
Principal investigator
Xabier Cid Vidal
Initial date
2023-09-01
Final date
2026-08-31
Principal investigator
Abraham Antonio Gallas Torreira
Initial date
2023-09-01
Final date
2026-08-31