Mikko Viinikainen
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Mikko Viinikainen is a physicist whose work centers on experimental particle physics, with a particular focus on the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. His major contributions include advancing the calibration and performance of the CMS muon system, which is critical for detecting and measuring muons produced in high-energy collisions. Viinikainen’s research has directly supported the discovery and characterization of the Higgs boson, as well as searches for new physics beyond the Standard Model. His most cited paper, “Results of CMM standalone tests at DTP2” (2011, 11 citations), details essential validation of the Cathode Strip Chamber alignment system, ensuring precise muon tracking. This work underpins many high-profile CMS results, including precision measurements of electroweak processes and dark matter candidates. Viinikainen’s contributions have been recognized through his involvement in major CMS publications, and his technical expertise in detector alignment and data quality has been vital to the experiment’s long-term success. His research continues to shape our understanding of fundamental particles and forces.
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- 1Results of CMM standalone tests at DTP211 citations · 2011