Proceedings of the VII International Workshop on Advanced Computing and
Analysis Techniques in\
Physics Research

High Energy Physics Astrophysics Nuclear Physics Accelerator Physics\
October 16 -- 20, 2000

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Editors

**Pushpalatha C. Bhat (Fermilab)**

**Matthias Kasemann (Fermilab)**

*Published by*

*American Institute of Physics*

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**CHAIRPERSONS OF THE WORKSHOP\
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**Pushpalatha Bhat (Fermilab)

Matthias Kasemann (Fermilab)\
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**ACAT COMMITTEES**

International Advisory Committee

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  Halina         (Tel Aviv Univ.)     Christian       (MPI, Munich)
  Abramowicz                          Kiesling        

  Karl-Heinz     (Wuppertal Univ.)    Paul Kunz       (SLAC, Stanford)
  Becks                                               

  Chris Berger   (RWTH-Aachen Univ.)  Leif Lonnblad   (Lund Univ.)

  Pushpalatha    (Fermilab, Batavia)  Victor Matveev  (INR, Moscow)
  Bhat                                                

  Rene Brun      (CERN, Geneva)       Denis           (IAC Chair, LAPP,
                                      Perret-Gallix   Annecy-le-Vieux)

  Bruce Denby    (Versailles Univ.)   Peter Overmann  (Wolfram Research,
                                                      Inc.)

  Jochem         (Bielefeld Univ.)    Carsten         (Lund Univ.)
  Fleischer                           Peterson        

  Raoul Gatto    (Geneva Univ.)       David Quarrie   (LBL, Berkeley)

  Gaston Gonnet  (ETHZ, Zurich)       Ettore Remiddi  (Bologna Univ.)

  Viacheslav     (INP/MSU, Moscow)    Jose Seixas     (UFRJ, Rio de
  Ilyin                                               Janeiro)

  Fred James     (CERN, Geneva)       Yoshimisu       (KEK, Tsukuba)
                                      Shimizu         

  Robert Jones   (CERN, Geneva)       Dmitri Shirkov  (JINR, Dubna)

  Jacques        (LPC                 Alexandre       (ITEP, Moscow)
  Jousset        Clermont-Ferrand)    Smirnitsky      

  Toshiaki       (Meiji Gakuin Univ.  Ludwig Tauscher (Basel Univ.)
  Kaneko         Yokohama)                            

  Andrei Kataev  (INR, Moscow)        Jos Vermaseren  (NIKHEF, Amsterdam)

  Setsuya        (KEK, Tsukuba)       Monique Werlen  (LAPTH,
  Kawabata                                            Annecy-LE-Vieux)
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Local Organizing Committee

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  Pushpalatha    (Fermilab)           Joe Lykken      (Fermilab)
  Bhat                                                

  Mark Fischler  (Fermilab)           Ruth Pordes     (Fermilab)

  Irwin Gaines   (Fermilab)           Harrison        (FSU)
                                      Prosper         

  Al Goshaw      (Fermilab & Duke U.) Betsy           (Fermilab)
                                      Schermerhorn    

  Stephen Holmes (Fermilab)           Marjorie        (LBL)
                                      Shapiro         

  Matthias       (Fermilab)           Vicky White     (Fermilab)
  Kasemann                                            

  Rocky Kolb     (Fermilab & U.       John Womersley  (Fermilab)
                 Chicago)                             

  Lee Lueking    (Fermilab)                           
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Secretarial Staff

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  Emily Pahlavan    Susan Deibele     Michelle Lopez    Cynthia Sazama

  Mari Herrera      Judy Hentges      Sarah McCook      

  Preseta Baldwin   Jo Ann Larson     Patti Poole       
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Technical Support

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  Dane Skow         Tim Doody         Steve Fry         Al Johnson

  Dick Adamo        Ed Hagler         David Tang        Jenny Mullins

  Gerry Bellendir   Jeff Kallenback   Fred Ulrich       Karen Seifrid

  John Bellendir    Jack MacNerland   Diana Canzone     Cindy Arnold

  Phillipe Canal    John Urish        Reider Hahn       Ray Fonseca

  Keith Coiley      Phil DeMar        Jim Shultz        Larry Thomas
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**TABLE OF** **CONTENTS**

*Committees*

*Preface*

*Opening Remarks*

**PLENARY SESSIONS**

**Information Technology Research: Transforming our Future Society and
our Lives**

Ruzena Bajcsy\
**Speaking C++ as A Native**

Bjarne Stroustrup\
**Advanced Analysis Methods in High Energy Physics**

Pushpa Bhat\
**Statistical Techniques in High Energy Physics**

Louis Lyons\
**The H1 Neural Network Trigger Project**

Chris Kiesling\
**Feynman Diagram Computation in Electroweak Theory**

Georg Weiglein\
**Grid Computing**

Ian Foster\
**Large Scale Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Materials on**\
**Parallel Computers**

Aiichiro Nakano

**PARALLEL SESSIONS**

**Artificial Intelligence**

**Session I Online Applications of Neural Networks**

**Momentum Reconstruction and Triggering Suggested for the ATLAS
Detector**

G. Dror, Erez Etzion

**Neural Network Real Time Event Selection for the DIRAC Experiment**

P. Kokkas, M. Steinacher, L. Tauscher, S. Vlachos

**An Electronic System for Simulation of Neural Networks with a\
Micro-second Real Time Constraint**

A.  Chorti, B. Granado, B. Denby, et P. Garda

**Session II Applications in Data Analysis I**

**Selection of W-Pair-Production in DELPHI with\
Feed-Forward Neural Networks**

K.-H. Becks, P. Buschmann, J. Drees, U. Muller, H. Wahlen

**Use of Neural Network in a Search for Single Top Quark Production at**

**Dzero**

L. Dudko

**A Hybrid Training Method for Neural Energy Estimation in Calorimetry**

P.V.M. Da Silv, J.M. Seixas, J. Seixas

**Principal Component Analysis for Neural Electron/Jet\
Discrimination in Highly Segmented Calorimeters**

M.R. Vassali, J.M. Seixas

**Session III Applications in Data Analysis II**

**Particle Identification at Dzero Using Neural Networks**

D. Chakraborty

**Vertex Reconstructing Neural Network at the ZEUS Central Tracking
Detector**

G. Dror, E. Etzion

**Neural Networks for Higgs Physics**

S. Tentindo-Repond, P. Bhat, H. Prosper

**Top Quark Mass Measurements Using Neural Networks**

S. Beri, P. Bhat, R. Kaur, H. Prosper

**Session IV Theoretical Aspects and Other Topics**

**Clopper-Pearson Bounds from HEP Data Cuts**

B. Berg

**Experimenting with Rule Induction Algorithms in HEP Data Analysis**

N. Stephanov

**Looking for Instation-induced Processes at HERA Using a Multivariate**

**Technique Based on Range Searching**

T. Carli, B. Koblitz

**A Self-Organizing Neural Network for Job Scheduling in Distributed
Systems**

H. Newman, I.C. Legrand

**Innovative Software Algorithms & Tools**

**Session I Online Monitoring and Controls**

**Tailorable Software Architectures in the Accelerator Control System
Environment**

I. Mejuev, A. Kumagai, E. Kadokura

**Online Modeling of the Fermilab Accelerators**

E. McCrory, L. Michelotti, J. Ostiguy

**A Beamline Matching Application based on Open Sources Software**

J. Ostiguy

**Session II Physics Analysis and Reconstruction Algorithms**

**Sleuth: A Quasi-Model-Independent Search Strategy for New Physics pt
Physics**

B. Knuteson

**Faster tracking in Hadron collider experiments**

N. Konstantinidis, H. Drevermann

**More Performance Results and Implementation of an Object Oriented
Track Reconstruction\
Model in Different OO Frameworks**

I.Gaines, S. Qian

**Session III Pattern Recognition Techniques**

**Simultaneous Tracking and Vertexing with Elastic Templates**

A. Hass

**Vertex Finding Prior to Tracking in Magnetic Field**

Y. Yatsunenko

**Singular Value Decomposition to Simplify Features recognition\
Analysis in Very Large Collection of Images**

F. Guliion, D.J.C. Murrary, P. Desautels

**The Hermite polynomials in problem of the searching for Position fo
the Global Maximum**

Y. Yatsunenko

**Session IV Common Libraries**

**Event Bookkeeping for CLEO-3**

J. Thaler

**KID-KLOE Integrated Dataflow**

The KLOE Collaboration presented by I. Sfiligoi

**A Component Based Approach to Scientific Workflow Management**

N. Baker, P. Brooks, Z. Kovacs

**Session V Grid and Distributed Computing Techniques**

**Protocols and Services for Distributed Data-Intensive Science**

William. Allock, I. Foster, S. Tuecke, A. Chervenak, C. Kesselman

**Simulating Distributed Systems**

H. Newman, I. Legrand

**Symbolic Problem Solving**

**Session I Feynman Diagram Algorithms and Tools**

**HELAC-PHEGAS: Automatic Computation of Helicity Amplitudes and Cross
Sections**

A. Kanaki, C.G. Papadopoulos

**O'Mega: An Optimizing Matrix Element Generator**

T. Ohl

**A Feynman graph selection tool in GRACE System**

F. Yuasa, T. Kaneko, T. Ishikawa

**Session II Symbolic Manipulation via Function Objects**

**A Library of Function Classes**

J. Boudreau, M. Fischler, P. Maksimovic

**Functional Objects.h: Using Symbolic Syntax in C++ Programs**

R. Nolty

**Large Scale Symbolic Programming with GiNaC**

A.  Frink, C. Bauer, R. Kreckel

**Session III Symbolic Techniques for Feynman Diagrams**

**Optimization of Symbolic Evaluation of Helicity Amplitudes**

P.S. Cherzor, V.A. Ilyin, A.E. Pukhov,

**A Feynman Diagram Analyser DIANA**

M. Tentyukov, J. Fleischer

**The Tensor Reduction and Master Integrals of the Two-Loop Massless
On-Shell Crossed Box**

C. Oleari

**Session IV Multiloop Calculations and Results**

**Guage Invariant Classes of Feynman Diagrams and Applications for
Calculations**

E. Boos

**A Parallel Version of FORM 3**

D. Flienger, A. Retery, J.A.M. Vermaseren

**Two-Loop Calculations in the MSSM with FeynArts**

S. Heinemeyer

**Very Large Scale Computing**

**Session I Online Monitoring and Controls**

**CompHEP-PYTHIA interface: Integrated Package for the Collision\
Events Generation Based on Exact Matrix Elements**

A.S. Belyaev, E.E. Boos, A.N. Vologdin, M.N. Dubinin, V.A. Ilyin, A.P.
Kryukov,

A.E. Pukhov, A.N. Skachkova, V.I. Savrin, A.V. Sherstnev, S.A. Shichanin

**Integration of GRACE and PHTHIA**

K. Sato, S. Tsuno, J. Fujimoto, T. Ishikawa, Y. Kurihara, S. Odaka

**Algorithm for Computing Excited States in Quantum Theory**

X.Q. Luo, H. Jirari, H. Kroger, K. Moriarty

**Simple Scaling for Faster Tracking Simulation in Accelerator
Muliparticle Dynamics**

J. MacLachlan

**Adaptive Mesh Simulations of Astrophysical Detonations Using the ASCI
Flash Code**

B. Fryxell, A.C. Calder, L.J. Dursi, D.Q. Lamb, P. MacNeice, K. Olson

P. Richer, R. Rosner, F.X. Timmes, J.W. Truran, H.M. Tufo, M. Zingale

**Session II Analysis Farms and DAQ Systems**

**Matrix Distributed Processing and FermiQCD**

M. Di Pierro

**A Terabyte Analysis Machine For SDSS Data**

J. Annis, G. Garzoglio, K. Ruthmmansdorfer, C. Stoughton

**A Large Linux-PC Farm for Online Event Reconstruction and Data**

**Management at HERA-B**

A. Gellrich

**Client and Event Driven Data Hub System at CDF**

B. Kilminster, K. McFarland, T. Vaiciulis, H. Matsunaga, M. Shimojima

**The COMPASS Computing Farm Project**

M. Lamanna

**Session III Grid Architectures**

**A Data Grid Prototype for Distributed Data Production in CMS**

M. Hafeez, A. Sumar, H. Stockinger

**Object Level Physics Data Replication in the Grid**

K. Holtman

**SAM for D0 -- A Fully Distributed Data Access System**

V. White, I. Terekhov

**The Control Actions Framework**

P. Calafiura

**POSTER SESSIONS**

**EMS: A Framework for Data Acquisition and Analysis**

J. Nogiec, J. Sim, K. Trombly-Freytag, D. Walbridge

**Effects of Limited Resources in 3D Real-Time Simulation of an\
Extended ECHO Complex Adaptive System Model**

D. Dominiak, F. Rinaldo, M. Evans

**High Performance Visual Display of HENP Detectors**

M. McGuigan, G. Smithe, J. Spiletic

**ROOT OO Model to Render Multi-level 3-D Geometrical Objects via an
OpenGL**

R. Brun, V. Fine, F. Rademaker

**A C++ Particle Data Table Interface**

L. Garren

**Parallel Computer on a PC Cluster**

X.Q. Luo, E.B. Gregory. J.C. Yang, Y.L. Wang, D. Chang, Y. Lin

**Some Advance Methods of Statistical Analysis for the Muon g-2
Experiment at BNL**

S.I. Redin

**Analytical Calculation of Heavy Baryon Correlators in NLO of
Perturbative QCD**

S. Groote, J.G. Korner, A.A. Pivovarov

**Summaries of Recent Computer-assisted Feynman Diagram Calculations**

M.Fischler\
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**WORKING GROUPS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS**

**Use of C++ in Scientific Computing**

**Opening Remarks and Questions**

**Experiences Reviewing Scientific C++ Code**

M. Paterno\
**Reflections on a Decade of Object-Oriented Programming in Accelerator
Physics**

L. Michelotti

**C++ in Scientific Applications: A Case Study**

W. Brown

**Advanced Analysis Environments**

**The Development of the ROOT Data Analysis Systems**

R. Brun

**Analysis Environment Challenges**

L. Tuura

**Large Scale Simulations**

**CDF Monte Carlo' 2000**

P. Murat

**Computational Challenges for Large-Scale Astrophysics Calculations**

B. Fryxell

**D0 Monte Carlo-Simulation**

G. Graham

**Large-Scale Simulations of Cluster of Galaxies**

P. Ricker

**CMS Monte Carlo- Status, Performance and Future Plans**

H. Wenzel

**Large Scale Cluster Surveys and Distributed Computing**

J. Annis

**Simulation Packages in Accelerator Studies for the v Factory**

D. Elvira

**Atlas Simulation: Status, Performance and Future Plans**

F. Leuhring

**RAPPORTEUR TALKS**

**Artificial Intelligence**

Harrison Prosper\
**Status of Neural Network Hardware in High Energy Physics**

Bruce Denby\
**Panel Discussion: C++ in Scientific Computing**

W. Brown, J. Kowalkowski, M. Fischler\
**Advanced Analysis Environments-Summary**

S. Panacek

**Summary: Panel Discussion on Large-Scale Astrophysical Calulations**

B. Rosner

**Summary of HEP and Accelerator Physics Part of Panel Discussion on
Large Scale Simulations**

R. Raja

**Worldwide Computing Working Group Summary**

Irwin Gaines

**Perspectives on the Workshop Series**

Monique Werlen and Denis Perret-Gallix

*Technology Show: Contributors*

*Workshop Program*

*Workshop Participants*

*Author Index*