The top quark was discovered in 1995 at the Fermilab Tevatron collider by the CDF and D0 collaborations. Following this discovery, both collaborations began measurements aimed at characterizing the properties of the top quark using the data collected between 1992 and 1996 (Run 1). Since then, the collider and both experiments have undergone major upgrades. With the upcoming start of Run 2 in March of this year, the era of precision top physics is about to begin.

I will give an overview of Run 1 CDF measurements, with an emphasis on the measurement of the top quark mass, and on electroweak top quark production. I will then discuss top physics prospects for Run 2.

Thursday, February 1st 2001, 10:30 (Note special time)
Ernest Rutherford Physics Building, room 305