Tagging of heavy quarks and of tau leptons is likely to be of great
importance for experiments at the Next Linear Collider and
provides the most stringent requirements for the Vertex Detector.
Many experiments have developed simulation, reconstruction, and
analysis tools. There have been efforts on these tools for a Next
Linear Collider. We would like to initiate an effort to advance the
state of these tools for the NLC, including the coordination
of the development of missing pieces, and the distribution of
this software so that the physics studies can advance most effectively.
The goal is to develop and make available a complete set of software
simulation, reconstruction and analysis tools for physics studies involving
the secondary vertices. The inaugural meeting will take place at Fermilab,
June 13-14. The proposed agenda will include:
1. Physics processes and issues related to b/c/tau tagging
2. NLC detector simulation: status and near term plans
3. b/c tagging in existing NLC simulation and reconstruction software
4. Status of the European b/c tagging software
5. Experience of the present/past experiments: SLD/CDF/RunII/BteV
6. Organization of work:
- identify the topics to study
- identify the existing/missing tools
- distribute the work
Comments and suggestions, especially expressions of interest should be
directed to Jim Brau (jimbrau@faraday.uoregon.edu) and Adam Para
(para@fnal.gov).
This is planned as a small(ish), working meeting and I have reserved meetings
rooms accordingly. We would apreciate a feedback on the planned attendance to
make adjustments, if necessary.
Jim and Adam
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