Methodology

Methodology

Short-term goals

  • PDF parametrization
    • Fit preprocessing
    • Neural network architecture:
      • Single-layer for each PDF
      • One single (multilayer or perhaps deep) NN for all PDFs
  • Minimization algorithms
    • CMA algorithm: validation
      • Closure test
      • Check against reweighting
      • Check of positivity
    • CMA algorithm: optimization
      • Grid search

 

 

Mid- to long-term goals

  • Minimization algorithms
    • CMA algorithm: optimization
      • Gradient-based methods
    • Weight minimization + other new methods