Early Standard Model physics and early discovery strategy in CMS

Although hadron colliders like the LHC are constructed for exploring new physics at higher energies, datasets will be largely dominated by Standard Model processes. Especially in the early stage of running, it will be important to understand this overwhelming Standard Model continuum prior to any dedicated search for new physics. This paper covers CMS perspectives for early Standard Model physics and early discovery of new processes. It is shown how key Standard Model processes can be measured at low integrated luminosity. Plans for early discovery of physics beyond the Standard Model with 1fb−1 or less are then discussed.