21–22 Nov 2024
Christopher Newport University
America/New_York timezone

Automated studies of PDF parametrizations

21 Nov 2024, 09:30
30m
Trible Library Theater (Christopher Newport University)

Trible Library Theater

Christopher Newport University

1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606, USA

Speaker

Aurore Courtoy (Instituto de Física, UNAM)

Description

We present a methodology to automate the generation of polynomial shapes for parton distribution functions (PDFs). Our recent studies demonstrate that the freedom in parametrization choice contributes a large part of PDF uncertainties. Using Bézier curves, we construct error bands for pion PDFs as a demonstration of a general approach that can be applied in other types of global analyses. Additionally, this methodology can be applied in both fitting and interpolation modes, enabling the inclusion of additional information, such as integral constraints, tailored to the specific characteristics of different PDFs or data of different nature.

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Author

Aurore Courtoy (Instituto de Física, UNAM)

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