Searching for Dark Matter and Extra Dimensions with ATLAS

The ATLAS experiment will soon be collecting and analyzing 
data at the highest energy collisions ever observed. The 
Toronto-ATLAS group is involved in searches for dark matter 
candidates and for evidence of extra dimensions. In both cases, 
the analyses involve looking for events where momentum is apparently 
not conserved.  The summer student will  participate in 
preparations for these analyses. In particular, the student will be 
involved in the development of methods used to calculate one of the 
Standard Model backgrounds to these searches.  This work will involve
writing software to perform the background calculations. Some prior
programming experience in C, C++ or a related language and 
familiarity with the linux operation system will prove helpful.