STAPLE
An ERC funded project to develop a framework to include Parton Showers to NNLO Precision for LHC Eventsimulations
Making the most of the current and envisioned LHC experiments requires an incredible level of precision, not only in the hardware but also in the theoretical predictions. It's not enough to simply collect data; physicists need to know precisely what they're looking for. These predictions come from highly complex calculations using Quantum Field Theory, a framework that combines quantum mechanics with special relativity. To match the precision of the experimental data, these theoretical calculations must be improved by including quantum corrections. The European particle physics community has recognized this challenge, emphasizing the need for advanced theoretical tools.
The STAPLE project is a direct response to this need. It aims to combine recent breakthroughs in theoretical calculations with advanced computer simulations to create a new generation of precision event simulations. This powerful new tool will enable physicists to make accurate and precise predictions for what happens inside a particle collision, serving as a cornerstone of precision physics at the LHC and beyond. It is the crucial link between the experimental data we gather and the fundamental truths we seek to understand.