Welcome to the TWiki of the Particle Data Group

This TWiki provides information for PDG collaborators about the new PDG computing system.

The public PDG web pages can be found at http://pdg.lbl.gov.

For general information about working in the PDG collaboration please refer to the Encoder Tools section of the PDG web page.

How to get Started with the New PDG Computing System

The new PDG Computing System supports all activities of the PDG collaboration (including encoding for the Listings, verification of new entries in the Review of Particle Physics, authoring of review articles, monitoring, etc) through a set of web-based tools. Most of these tools are accessed through a single portal called PdgWorkspace. The URL of this portal is:

http://pdgprod.lbl.gov/PdgWorkspace/

In order to access PdgWorkspace, you need a PDG web account with a username (typically your e-mail address) and a password. If you used the new PDG ordering system, you already set up a PDG web account. Otherwise a new PDG web account will be created. Your PDG web account needs to be authorized and connected with your roles in the PDG collaboration before you can start to use PdgWorkspace.

The new PDG computing system and the use of PdgWorkspace is currently being phased into PDG work. We will contact you in due course with information about your PDG web account. But if you do want to jump right in as soon as possible, you may request the creation and authorization of your PDG web account and authorization by contacting ???.

Brief Description of the different tools in PdgWorkspace

When you log into PdgWorkspace, the system knows your role and responsibilities in PDG, and you will have access to the corresponding tools. Only tools relevant to your work will be shown. These tools may include:

• Encoding Tool: The encoding tool supports the full encoding cycle for entering new results into the Listings. It is used by Literature Searchers, Encoder, Overseers, and Coordinators.
• Review Author Tool: The review author tool supports the authoring of review articles. It is used by review authors, review coordinators and referees.
• Monitoring Tool: The monitoring tool is a comprehensive tool for monitoring that status of PDG work and of the new computing system itself.

Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)

• I didn't find what I need - where can I get help? Depending on what you're question is about, please contact one of the persons listed below:
  • For questions about PdgWorkspace:
  • For questions about the PDG ordering system
  • For general questions, or if you are unsure whom to ask: JBeringer@lbl.gov