
Laura Gans-Bartl developed Dalitz-decay Monte Carlo configuration support for Pythia8 within the AliceO2Group/O2DPG repository, targeting proton-proton collisions at 13.6 TeV. She implemented new simulation configurations and validation checks to enhance the realism and reliability of Dalitz decay modeling, focusing on data quality for downstream physics analyses. Her work involved C++ programming and Monte Carlo simulation techniques, integrating test configurations to streamline future validation efforts. By expanding the simulation capabilities for particle physics experiments, Laura enabled faster and more robust analysis workflows. The depth of her contribution is reflected in the careful validation and collaborative version control practices applied.
February 2026 — Delivered Dalitz-decay Monte Carlo configuration support for Pythia8 in proton-proton collisions at 13.6 TeV (AliceO2Group/O2DPG). Implemented new MC configurations and accompanying validation checks to ensure data quality, expanding the simulation capabilities for Dalitz decays. No critical bugs fixed this month; focused on feature delivery to support upcoming analyses. Impact: improved realism and reliability of MC simulations, enabling faster physics studies and reducing downstream validation effort. Technologies/skills demonstrated: Pythia8 MC configuration, Dalitz decay modeling, test configurations, data validation, version control and collaboration.
February 2026 — Delivered Dalitz-decay Monte Carlo configuration support for Pythia8 in proton-proton collisions at 13.6 TeV (AliceO2Group/O2DPG). Implemented new MC configurations and accompanying validation checks to ensure data quality, expanding the simulation capabilities for Dalitz decays. No critical bugs fixed this month; focused on feature delivery to support upcoming analyses. Impact: improved realism and reliability of MC simulations, enabling faster physics studies and reducing downstream validation effort. Technologies/skills demonstrated: Pythia8 MC configuration, Dalitz decay modeling, test configurations, data validation, version control and collaboration.

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