Published 2020 | Version v1
Journal article

Event generation with normalizing flows

Description

We present a novel integrator based on normalizing flows which can be used to improve the unweighting efficiency of Monte-Carlo event generators for collider physics simulations. In contrast to machine learning approaches based on surrogate models, our method generates the correct result even if the underlying neural networks are not optimally trained. We exemplify the new strategy using the example of Drell-Yan type processes at the LHC, both at leading and partially at next-to-leading order QCD.

Availability note (English)

Available from https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1608397; DOE Accepted Manuscript full text, or the publishers Best Available Version will be available free of charge after the embargo period

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physical Review D
Journal Volume
101
Journal Issue
7
Journal Page Range
vp.
ISSN
2470-0010