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SUMMARY:QCD : an analytical approach. - Dr Mrinal Dasgupta\, Dept of Physi
 cs &amp\; Astronomy\, University of Manchester
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CONTACT:Leona Hope-Coles
DESCRIPTION:We discuss how we have exploited our insight into the theory o
 f strong interactions (QCD) to develop powerful analytical methods that ar
 e crucial to obtain precise predictions for high energy collider experimen
 ts. Such predictions have in turn been used to firmly establish QCD as the
  fundamental theory of strong interactions\, and more generally the standa
 rd model of particle physics. Given the current focus on discoveries at th
 e large hadron collider (LHC) at CERN and the importance of understanding 
 QCD therein\, we give particular emphasis to the significant challenges po
 sed by the complex LHC physics environment. We argue that these challenges
  are being met and demonstrate\, using specific examples\, how our analyti
 cal techniques are central to delivering both high precision standard mode
 l calculations as well as forging the best possible discovery tools for ne
 w physics at the LHC.
LOCATION:Small Lecture Theatre\, Cavendish Laboratory\, Department of Phys
 ics
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