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QCD masterclass lectures on jet physics and machine learning

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Andrew J. Larkoski *
DOI:10.1140/epjc/s10052-024-13341-0delete
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Abstract

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These lectures were presented at the 2024 QCD Masterclass in Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer, France. They introduce and review fundamental theorems and principles of machine learning within the context of collider particle physics, focused on application to jet identification and discrimination. Numerous examples of binary discrimination in jet physics are studied in detail, including H -> bb\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$$H\rightarrow b{\bar{b}}$$\end{document} identification in fixed-order perturbation theory, generic one- versus two-prong discrimination with parametric power counting techniques, and up versus down quark jet classification by assuming the central limit theorem, isospin conservation, and a convergent moment expansion of the single particle energy distribution. Quark versus gluon jet discrimination is considered in multiple contexts, from using additive, infrared and collinear safe observables, to using hadronic multiplicity, and to including measurements of the jet charge. While many of the results presented here are well known, some novel results are presented, the most prominent being a parametrized expression for the likelihood ratio of quark versus gluon discrimination for jets on which hadronic multiplicity and jet charge are simultaneously measured. End-of-lecture exercises are also provided.
Keywords:
GAUGE-BOSON COUPLINGS
HIGH-ENERGY COLLISIONS
B-QUARK PRODUCTION
MULTIPLICITY DISTRIBUTIONS
E+E-ANNIHILATION
QUANTUM-CHROMODYNAMICS
POWER CORRECTIONS
CROSS-SECTIONS
3-JET EVENTS
NUMERICAL IMPLEMENTATION

Journal

European Physical Journal C cover
European Physical Journal C
IF:
4.8
Papers:
1.8W
Citations:
4.7W

Organization

University of California System cover
University of California System
Scholars:
37.5W
Papers: 33.7W
Citations: 6.6K