July 30, 2026 to August 5, 2026
Natal Convention Center
America/Sao_Paulo timezone

Comparative study of machine learning algorithms for hypernuclei identification in simulated heavy-ion collisions.

Jul 31, 2026, 11:30 AM
15m
Room #1 (Praiamar Natal Hotel & Convention)

Room #1

Praiamar Natal Hotel & Convention

R. Francisco Gurgel, 33 - Ponta Negra, Natal - RN, 59090-050
Talk Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Quantum Computing in HEP Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Quantum Computing in HEP

Speaker

Pedro Da Costa Huot

Description

We present a study on the application and comparison of different machine learning algorithms for the identification of hypernuclei from simulated heavy-ion collisions, particularly those with mass number A = 3 to A = 5. The study focuses on three supervised learning algorithms - Boosted Decision Trees, Support Vector Machines and Artificial Neural Networks - which were trained to distinguish true hypernuclei candidates from combinatorial background using topological and kinematic variables of the decay products. The results demonstrate that these techniques significantly improve the background rejection of the selected hypernuclei candidates compared to traditional identification methods, thereby enhancing both the significance and precision of eventual measurements.

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Co-authors

Alexandre Alarcon Do Passo Suaide (Universidade de Sao Paulo (USP) (BR)) Maria Paula Martins Palhares (Universidade de Sao Paulo (USP) (BR))

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