Tuning of MC generator MPI models

Buckley, A. and Schulz, H. (2018) Tuning of MC generator MPI models. In: Bartalini, P. and Gaunt, J. R. (eds.) Multiple Parton Interactions at the LHC. Series: Advanced series on directions in high energy physics (29). World Scientific: Singapore ; Hackensack, NJ, pp. 281-301. ISBN 9789813227750 (doi: 10.1142/9789813227767_0013)

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Abstract

MC models of multiple partonic scattering inevitably introduce many free parameters, either fundamental to the models or from their integration with MC treatments of primary-scattering evolution. This non-perturbative and non-factorizable physics in particular cannot currently be constrained from theoretical principles, and hence parameter optimization against experimental data is required. This process is commonly referred to as MC tuning. In this chapter we summarize the principles and problems of MC tuning, and the stillevolving modern approach to both model optimization and estimation of modeling uncertainties.

Item Type:Book Sections
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Buckley, Professor Andy and Schulz, Dr Holger
Authors: Buckley, A., and Schulz, H.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Publisher:World Scientific
ISBN:9789813227750

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