Machine Learning methods for simulating particle response in the Zero Degree Calorimeter at the ALICE experiment, CERN

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2306.13606v1
• Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:45:46 GMT
• Title: Machine Learning methods for simulating particle response in the Zero Degree Calorimeter at the ALICE experiment, CERN
• Authors: Jan Dubi\'nski, Kamil Deja, Sandro Wenzel, Przemys{\l}aw Rokita, Tomasz Trzci\'nski
• Abstract summary: Currently, over half of the computing power at CERN GRID is used to run High Energy Physics simulations. The recent updates at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) create the need for developing more efficient simulation methods. We propose an alternative approach to the problem that leverages machine learning.
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• Abstract: Currently, over half of the computing power at CERN GRID is used to run High Energy Physics simulations. The recent updates at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) create the need for developing more efficient simulation methods. In particular, there exists a demand for a fast simulation of the neutron Zero Degree Calorimeter, where existing Monte Carlo-based methods impose a significant computational burden. We propose an alternative approach to the problem that leverages machine learning. Our solution utilises neural network classifiers and generative models to directly simulate the response of the calorimeter. In particular, we examine the performance of variational autoencoders and generative adversarial networks, expanding the GAN architecture by an additional regularisation network and a simple, yet effective postprocessing step. Our approach increases the simulation speed by 2 orders of magnitude while maintaining the high fidelity of the simulation.

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