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Matthew Jones is a professor in the Department of Physics at Purdue University, specializing in experimental particle physics. His research involves the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider, where he has contributed to the discovery of the Higgs boson and conducted extensive studies on new physics phenomena, particularly focusing on long-lived particles and bottom hadrons. He has played a vital role in upgrading the CMS tracking detector and developing custom ASICs for enhanced sensor performance. His work also includes the Mu2e experiment, aimed at investigating charged lepton flavor violation, and he has previously contributed to the CDF experiment at Fermilab. In addition to his research, Jones is actively involved in educational outreach through programs like QuarkNet, which engages high school teachers and students in physics education. He has a strong commitment to fostering interest in physics at the secondary education level and has organized numerous workshops and activities to support teachers and students in the field.
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