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We have models which provide predictions about the signatures we would see in the detector if that model is true. The "general search" doesn't target a particu
by ddavis 8y ago
We have models which provide predictions about the signatures we would see in the detector if that model is true.
The "general search" doesn't target a particular model. The only model used is our Standard Model, treated as background. Traditional searches utilize one or more of many Beyond Standard Model (BSM) models to treat as potential signal.
- soqpupit 8y agoThis seems like a great place for the top machine learning folks.
- ddavis 8y agoYep, the field is rapidly adopting ML all over the place. The last paragraph in the article mentions a very hot topic right now.
- soqpupit 8y agoIt seems like an interesting problem. It has clearly defined requirements for success, lots of data with (one assumes) some hidden structure, and the structure is not yet known.