This exercise introduces the concept of luminosity and details the way in which it is measured and calibrated at CMS.
Brilcalc and other useful tools are introduced in a set of hands-on exercises to highlight their role in the context of CMS physics analyses.
Prerequisites
| Setup | Download files required for the lesson | |
| 00:00 | 1. Introduction |
What is luminosity?
What is the difference between instantaneous and integrated luminosity? Why is knowing the luminosity important? How is luminosity measured? |
| 00:40 | 2. Using brilcalc | What tools are available to query the delivered and recorded luminosity? |
| 01:10 | 3. Normtags and Data Certification |
What is a normtag?
What is data certification? |
| 01:40 | Finish |
The actual schedule may vary slightly depending on the topics and exercises chosen by the instructor.