Dr. Manjit Kaur Lal
High Energy Physicist and Professor of Physics
Pranay K. Damuka
The primary objective of my research was to investigate the generation of charged hadrons in high-energy particle collisions at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The hadron multiplicities in proton-proton collisions have been investigated within the framework of the Dual-Parton model (DPM) utilising the KNO formalism. The Monte Carlo event generator PYTHIA was utilised to create instances of Non-Single Diffractive (NSD) processes. Subsequently, charged multiplicity distributions were generated from these simulations. A comparative analysis was conducted between the theoretical predictions derived from the Dual Parton Model (DPM) using Monte Carlo (MC) distributions and the empirical data collected by the CMS experiment at various centre of mass energies for non-single diffractive (NSD) processes. Subsequently, appropriate conclusions were drawn based on this comparison. The investigation involved analysing the multiplicity distributions acquired at current collision energy and projecting them to future energies at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) located at CERN.
About Pranay
I am a person that has a strong interest in experimental high energy physics, and I am now working towards earning a Doctor of Philosophy degree in physics at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. I have a special fascination in the branch of physics that goes beyond the standard model.
Intrigued by the enigmatic narratives of the cosmos, I am inherently attracted to the realm of high-energy particle physics. Engaging in this pursuit allows for an exploration of the fundamental constituents of the universe and contemplation of profound inquiries about our presence in the world. The excitement derived from exploration, the collaborative nature of scientific endeavors, and the opportunity to make significant contributions to uncharted territories serve as strong motivations for me to further immerse myself in this engaging discipline.