EEmc Gammas via conversion method, relaxing the hadronic veto cut

EEmc Gammas via conversion method, relaxing the hadronic veto cut

Abstract:  Based on a quick MC study I decided to try relaxing the hadronic veto cut (i.e. Epost(R<0.3) < 0.2 MeV) in order to try recovering statistics. However, the results indicate a problem with doing this.  Specifically the  yield extraction fails and fails badly -- many more gammas "found" than the total yield input into the algo.  We investigate this by releasing the hadronic veto cut and examining the resulting transverse shower-shape quantities.   We then develop  new cuts to replace the hadronic veto.

Run wrap up meeting (S&C)

2008-03-21 16:00
2008-03-21 17:00
Etc/GMT-5
Friday, 21 March 2008
1-189, at 20:00 (GMT), duration : 01:00

The meeting will be dedicated to discuss the problems encountered during the run. It will be organized along the line of a critique meeting where what worked and what did not and need imporvements will be discussed.

Plans for a Pixel Slow Simulator

Speaker : Xin Li


Talk time : 14:25, Duration : 00:03

EEmc Gammas via conversion method, losses due to cuts

EEmc Gammas via conversion method, losses due to cuts

Abstract:  We investigate losses in a single-photon MC event sample due to cuts applied in the conversion method.  We find that most of the (potentially recoverable) losses are due to the "hadronic veto" cut using the postshower detector.

EEmc Gammas via conversion method, systematics

EEmc Gammas via conversion method, systematics

 

Abstract: We investigate the systematic uncertainties associated with the conversion method.  Specifically, does the Monte Carlo indicate that the efficiency for passing the preshower-2 cut depends significantly on either pT or eta?
 
 

Minutes


Talk time : 14:30, Duration : 00:20

 

AOB (Web page etc)

Speaker : All


Talk time : 14:20, Duration : 00:10

SSD efficiency studies

Speaker : Jonathan/Vi Nham


Talk time : 13:40, Duration : 00:20

Non-Longitudinal Beam Components Systematic

 

Documentation for a systematic uncertainty in the Run 5 charged pion A_{LL} based on non-longitudinal components in the beam polarization vector.

Electronics Lab private network

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Strangeness PWG

2008-03-24 16:00
2008-03-24 17:15
Etc/GMT
Monday, 24 March 2008
Phone, at 20:00 (GMT), duration : 01:15

Proposed STAR HBT BUR for energy scan

Attached find a proposed BUR from STAR-HBT for the energy scan runs.  It is focused on azimuthally-sensitive HBT.  It has been updated 20 March 2008.

Sketch of g/h discrimination in the Endcap

 List of key variables

Anything Else


Talk time : 00:35, Duration : 00:20

IST

Speaker : Gerrit


Talk time : 00:15, Duration : 00:20

HFT Electronics Progress?

Speaker : Leo


Talk time : 00:10, Duration : 00:05

HFT News

Speaker : Hans Georg/Flemming


Talk time : 00:00, Duration : 00:10

Tracking Efficiency Investigations

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  • A simplified geometry was used for these tests. It is tagged as UPG15. Some GEANT snapshots are attached at the bottom.
  • Resolution ....

 

EEmc Gammas via conversion method, chi2 comparison

EEmc Gammas via conversion method, chi2 comparison

Abstract: Using the conversion method discussed previously, we examine shower-shape variables in greater detail. Specifically, we compare χ2/ndf distributions using shower-shapes derived from MC and from identified η decays.
 

Low energy run first look

Speaker : Lokesh Kumar ( Panjab )


Talk time : 12:35, Duration : 00:15

Discussion post-meeting