There are two important areas that fall under our responsibility:
1) Physics analysis code/performance simulations
The committe (see also the attached .doc file) asked for more detailed simulation of
a) D0s : flow and RAA performance with realistic systematic errors
b) B-meson capabilites quantified (see Question-3/4 related attached docs)
* reconstruction channels, methods, rates
* triggering
- To begin look at the attached ppt file on B-meson work done for the SVT and some thoughts in attached Question_3.ppt file
- The Yale group is willing to help someone start on this. Gang Wang (UCLA) and also Quan Wang (Purdue) have volunteered to work on this.
c) L_c capabilities also quantified since these are unique to STAR
- Jan Kapitan is currently refining his analysis using the CD0/UPGR13 production
- YiFei is also interested (also in using TOF+HFT)
2) Infrastructure/Development
a) Geometry. We need to move on and build/use a new geometry for our simulations. This impacts the Simulators and the tracking optimization. Gerrit initialized already the discussion with Andrew but expert help is critical.
b) Tracking. We need to reconcile hand/Geant numbers, aka debug/optimize Sti performance. BNL core group involvemen is a must here. We need to clean our code from fuzzy factors etc. Simplification of geometry for this particular study might be a good idea. Work on this item is reported in Tracking Efficiency Investigations
c) Simulators. Xin Li (Purdue) showed interest in this task. He will present an outline of a plan soon.
d) Calibration/Alignment procedures. Spiros to visit LBL to gather info from survey people.
e) Web interface uplift. Willie will help with initial effort. Some templates were posted (see minutes of 3/21/08) HFT software meeting
This is an non prioritized list. We need to agree on an action plan with a timeline since the time for a new production for CD1 is near (before summer).