Intelligent Agents for Search and Information Distribution of Scientific Notebook

65433 A high energy physics (HEP) experiment may have up to 1000 collaborating physicists from nations spanning the entire globe. Each collaborator brings a unique combination of interests, and each has to search through the same large number of messages, research results, and other communication to find what is useful. This project will develop a ¿knowledgebook¿ that captures and communicates the knowledge of the experts in a particular field, can be shared by collaborators, and can be searchable in ways tailored to scientific needs. Phase I investigated the use of intelligent software agent technology to provide remote information storage, organization, and selection. By storing and organizing domain specific information, intelligent answers could be found for domain specific questions. The research identified a need to develop profiling information on the user, the user¿s domain specific group, and entry-specific profile information. Phase II will develop input from HEP experts to produce a specific knowledgebook known as the HEPBook. Commercial Applications and Other Benefits as described by the awardee: The HEPBook should allow collaborators to store and share HEP specific knowledge using the grid and/or other infrastructures. It should be relevant to organizations sharing and needing information in a timely manner.