Date
November 17-19, 2025
Topic
Introduction to Tracking
Lecturers / Tutors
Prof. David Chinellato (Marietta-Blau-Institut, Vienna)
Prof. Ivan Kisel (GU Frankfurt)
Dr. Mario Krüger (GU Frankfurt)
Dr. Nicolo Jacazio (U. Piemont East, Allesandria)
Dr. Sergey Gorbunov (FIAS Frankfurt)
Organizer
Stefanie Mrozinski (GU Frankfurt)
Coordinator
Henner Büsching (HGS-HIRe)
Course Information
Course Contents/Program
The workshop will combine introductory lectures with extensive hands-on exercises,
providing participants with both the theoretical foundation and practical experience in
implementing and optimizing tracking algorithms.
Topics will include:
- Introduction to tracking concepts and detector geometry
- The Kalman Filter and its application to track fitting
- Cellular Automaton–based tracking
- Secondary vertex reconstruction
- Efficient programming and parallelization techniques
Introduction to the ACTS (A Common Tracking Software) framework, including
geometry building, propagation, and fast simulation.
Participants will gain insight into modern tracking frameworks and develop hands-on
skills in using and extending these algorithms in realistic scenarios.
The HGS-HIRe PEP is targeted at doctoral students and advanced master’s students
with an interest in tracking and reconstruction in particle physics.
The focus of the PEP is on education and skill development, aiming to strengthen the
computational and analytical toolbox of the participants rather than presenting scientific
results.
Agenda
This three-day workshop will consist of a mixture of lectures and hands-on sessions (see description above).
Monday (Nov 17)
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| 10:00-18:00 | Workshop |
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Tuesday (Nov 18)
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| 10:00-20:00 | Workshop |
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Wednesday (Nov 19)
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| 10:00-16:00 | Workshop |
Practical Information
Registration
Registration is done via email to the organizer mrozinski[at]physik.uni-frankfurt.de.
Begin/End
The program of the PEP starts with a welcome and introduction session on Monday, 10:00.
Please arrive well in time. The PEP will close on Wednesday late afternoon.
Late arrivals
If you will arrive late please contact the organizers in advance.
Venue
The PEP will be held at FIAS, Ruth-Moufang-Str.1, 60438 Frankfurt, Room 0.200
Travel
Please arrange for individual travel to the location. If you arrive by public transport:
The closest U-Bahn (subway) station is "Uni Campus Riedberg". You can find a more detailed description
to get to the venue
here.
Accomodation
If accomodation in Frankfurt is needed, we can help
to organize accomodation on an individual basis. Please let the organizer and coordinator know in advance.
Food
Refreshments, i.e. mineral water / soft drinks and snacks, will be provided during the
workshop. Meals, e.g. lunch, are not included in the pep. The university cafeteria is
in walking distance to the venue and will function as the workshop's lunch spot.
What to bring
Clothing: The PEP will be very informal, so only casual attire is necessary.
Software/Laptop: Please bring your own laptop. Try to install the following software that will be used in the hands-on sessions:
Internet
Wireless internet access is available.
Expenses
All basic expenses are covered by HGS-HIRe. There is no registration fee.
Participants at the PEP have to pay for their meals and accomodation by themselves.
Insurance
Please do not forget to file a trip request if necessary so you are covered by insurance during the PEP.
Participants
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