Photon Physics at the LHC

1. Introduction and Theoretical Background
Michael Hance

2. The Large Hadron Collider and the ATLAS Detector
Michael Hance

3. Data Samples and Event Selection
Michael Hance

4. Reconstruction and Identification of Prompt Photons
Michael Hance

5. Measurement of the Reconstruction, Identification, and Trigger Efficiencies
Michael Hance

6. Background Estimation
Michael Hance

7. Measurement of the Inclusive Isolated Prompt Photon Cross Section and Evaluation of Systematic Uncertainties
Michael Hance

8. Results of the Measurement and Comparison with Predictions
Michael Hance

9. Extending the Measurement with a Larger Data Set
Michael Hance

10. Conclusion
Michael Hance

Keywords: Physics, Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory, Particle and Nuclear Physics, Measurement Science and Instrumentation