Tom Schwarz

Tom Schwarz is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Michigan, conducting experimental research at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) through the ATLAS Collaboration. His work addresses fundamental questions about dark matter, matter-antimatter asymmetry, and particle mass origins.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physics, University of Michigan, 2006
• M.S. in Physics, University of Michigan, 2002
• M.S.E. in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2001
• B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1999

Research Interests: Professor Schwarz specializes in experimental elementary particle physics with dual expertise in physics and electrical engineering. His current focus includes dark matter searches through proton collision signatures, Higgs sector investigations for new physics beyond the Standard Model, and top quark studies leveraging its exceptional mass properties. His interdisciplinary approach integrates accelerator physics and RF engineering to optimize detector performance at the world's highest-energy collider.

Publication Trends: Recent works (2016-2018) demonstrate concentrated efforts in Higgs boson characterization, particularly pair production mechanisms and diphoton decay channels. A significant portion of research targets top quark properties and asymmetry measurements, while consistent exploration of high-mass diphoton states reveals ongoing searches for exotic phenomena. All publications utilize ATLAS detector data from 13 TeV proton-proton collisions, emphasizing precision analysis of rare decay channels to uncover physics beyond established models.

Laboratories and Teams: Based at the Homer A. Neal Laboratory (3215) and West Hall (350), Professor Schwarz operates within the University of Michigan's Randall Laboratory infrastructure. He is an integral member of the international ATLAS Collaboration, contributing to the 7,000-ton detector system that analyzes collisions from the LHC's 17-mile circumference ring.