Hadron physics research at high and low energies: analyzer point of view
Giorno 8 giugno 2026, con inizio alle ore 10:00, presso la Sala Conferenze del DFA, il Prof. Giuseppe Mandaglio (Dipartimento di Scienze matematiche e informatiche, scienze fisiche e scienze della terra, Università di Messina) terrà un seminario dal titolo Hadron physics research at high and low energies: analyzer point of view.
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Il seminario appartiene al ciclo degli Highlights in Frontier Physics, nell'ambito delle attività del Dottorato di ricerca in Fisica.
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Abstract. A research overview conducted in the field of hadronic physics, ranging from the study of resonances in the ALICE experiment to precision measurements in electron-positron collisions (KLOE-2), and extending to reactions induced by polarized photons. These measurements are strongly influenced by the performance of the collision facilities in terms of beam stability and intensity, and they depend on the resolution of the detectors. However, the ultimate element of any measurement lies in the “creativity” of the analyzers. Even the most unlikely measurements can help advance our understanding of physics, just as much as those resulting from purpose-built projects. In this seminar, I would like to present recent results on the measurement of charged K* production as a function of multiplicity at 13 TeV @ALICE, the search for dark force mediators at KLOE-2, and both the results and current prospects offered by data from a meson photoproduction experiment (GRAAL) that concluded 20 years ago. The discussion will be framed from the perspective of the challenges encountered throughout the data analysis process, highlighting some of the countless tests that must be overcome before the validity of a measurement can be accepted by the scientific community.
Bio. Giuseppe Mandaglio is an Associate Professor of Physics based in Messina, Italy, and holds a PhD in Physics. He currently serves as the coordinator of both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in Physics at the University of Messina. Actually, he is the team leader of the ALICE–Messina group within the Catania cluster, where he is actively involved in the Resonance Working Group. His research spans several areas, including the theoretical synthesis of superheavy elements and data analysis in particle physics. He also serves as Hadron Physics Convener for the KLOE-2 experiment and has been the principal investigator for multiple physics analysis channels in major experiments such as Graal, BGOOD, and KLOE-2. In addition, he is a member of the EEE Collaboration, where he contributes to the development of simulation frameworks. Alongside his research activities, he teaches Computational Methods for Physicists at the Bachelor’s level and Particle Physics at the Master’s level.