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Kasieczka, G. et al; Sanz, V. |
Title |
The LHC Olympics 2020: a community challenge for anomaly detection in high energy physics |
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Journal Article |
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2021 |
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Reports on Progress in Physics |
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Rep. Prog. Phys. |
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84 |
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12 |
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124201 - 64pp |
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anomaly detection; machine learning; unsupervised learning; weakly supervised learning; semisupervised learning; beyond the standard model; model-agnostic methods |
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A new paradigm for data-driven, model-agnostic new physics searches at colliders is emerging, and aims to leverage recent breakthroughs in anomaly detection and machine learning. In order to develop and benchmark new anomaly detection methods within this framework, it is essential to have standard datasets. To this end, we have created the LHC Olympics 2020, a community challenge accompanied by a set of simulated collider events. Participants in these Olympics have developed their methods using an R&D dataset and then tested them on black boxes: datasets with an unknown anomaly (or not). Methods made use of modern machine learning tools and were based on unsupervised learning (autoencoders, generative adversarial networks, normalizing flows), weakly supervised learning, and semi-supervised learning. This paper will review the LHC Olympics 2020 challenge, including an overview of the competition, a description of methods deployed in the competition, lessons learned from the experience, and implications for data analyses with future datasets as well as future colliders. |
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[Kasieczka, Gregor] Univ Hamburg, Inst Expt Phys, Hamburg, Germany, Email: gregor.kasieczka@uni-hamburg.de; |
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WOS:000727698500001 |
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Borsato, M. et al; Zurita, J.; Henry, L.; Jashal, B.K.; Oyanguren, A. |
Title |
Unleashing the full power of LHCb to probe stealth new physics |
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Journal Article |
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2022 |
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Reports on Progress in Physics |
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Rep. Prog. Phys. |
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85 |
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2 |
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024201 - 45pp |
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LHCb; stealth physics; BSM physics; hidden sectors; long-lived particles; dark matter |
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In this paper, we describe the potential of the LHCb experiment to detect stealth physics. This refers to dynamics beyond the standard model that would elude searches that focus on energetic objects or precision measurements of known processes. Stealth signatures include long-lived particles and light resonances that are produced very rarely or together with overwhelming backgrounds. We will discuss why LHCb is equipped to discover this kind of physics at the Large Hadron Collider and provide examples of well-motivated theoretical models that can be probed with great detail at the experiment. |
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[Borsato, M.] Heidelberg Univ, Phys Inst, Heidelberg, Germany, Email: xabier.cid.vidal@cern.ch |
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WOS:000762056700001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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AbdusSalam, S.S. et al; Eberhardt, O. |
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Simple and statistically sound recommendations for analysing physical theories |
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Journal Article |
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2022 |
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Reports on Progress in Physics |
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Rep. Prog. Phys. |
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85 |
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5 |
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052201 - 11pp |
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particle physics; statistics; methodology |
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Physical theories that depend on many parameters or are tested against data from many different experiments pose unique challenges to statistical inference. Many models in particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology fall into one or both of these categories. These issues are often sidestepped with statistically unsound ad hoc methods, involving intersection of parameter intervals estimated by multiple experiments, and random or grid sampling of model parameters. Whilst these methods are easy to apply, they exhibit pathologies even in low-dimensional parameter spaces, and quickly become problematic to use and interpret in higher dimensions. In this article we give clear guidance for going beyond these procedures, suggesting where possible simple methods for performing statistically sound inference, and recommendations of readily-available software tools and standards that can assist in doing so. Our aim is to provide any physicists lacking comprehensive statistical training with recommendations for reaching correct scientific conclusions, with only a modest increase in analysis burden. Our examples can be reproduced with the code publicly available at Zenodo. |
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[AbdusSalam, Shehu S.; Fowlie, Andrew] Shahid Beheshti Univ, Dept Phys, Tehran, Iran, Email: andrew.j.fowlie@njnu.edu.cn |
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WOS:000791574900001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Perez-Calatayud, J.; Ballester, F.; Tedgren, C.; DeWerd, L.A.; Papagiannis, P.; Rivard, M.J.; Siebert, F.A.; Vijande, J. |
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GEC-ESTRO ACROP recommendations on calibration and traceability of HE HDR-PDR photon-emitting brachytherapy sources at the hospital level |
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Journal Article |
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2022 |
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Radiotherapy and Oncology |
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Radiother. Oncol. |
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176 |
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108-117 |
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Brachytherapy; High energy; Calibration; Dosimetry; HDR-PDR |
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The vast majority of radiotherapy departments in Europe using brachytherapy (BT) perform temporary implants of high-or pulsed-dose rate (HDR-PDR) sources with photon energies higher than 50 keV. Such techniques are successfully applied to diverse pathologies and clinical scenarios. These recommen-dations are the result of Working Package 21 (WP-21) initiated within the BRAchytherapy PHYsics Quality Assurance System (BRAPHYQS) GEC-ESTRO working group with a focus on HDR-PDR source cal-ibration. They provide guidance on the calibration of such sources, including practical aspects and issues not specifically accounted for in well-accepted societal recommendations, complementing the BRAPHYQS WP-18 Report dedicated to low energy BT photon emitting sources (seeds). The aim of this report is to provide a European-wide standard in HDR-PDR BT source calibration at the hospital level to maintain high quality patient treatments. |
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[Perez-Calatayud, Jose] La Fe Hosp, Radiotherapy Dept, Valencia, Spain, Email: javier.vijande@uv.es |
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Elsevier Ireland Ltd |
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WOS:000880438000006 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Albiol, F.; Corbi, A.; Albiol, A. |
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Evaluation of modern camera calibration techniques for conventional diagnostic X-ray imaging settings |
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Journal Article |
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2017 |
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Radiological Physics and Technology |
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Radiol. Phys. Technol. |
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10 |
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1 |
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68-81 |
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Conventional X-ray camera calibration; Detector resolution; Intrinsic and extrinsic parameters; Zhang's method; Direct linear transform; Tsai's approach |
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We explore three different alternatives for obtaining intrinsic and extrinsic parameters in conventional diagnostic X-ray frameworks: the direct linear transform (DLT), the Zhang method, and the Tsai approach. We analyze and describe the computational, operational, and mathematical background differences for these algorithms when they are applied to ordinary radiograph acquisition. For our study, we developed an initial 3D calibration frame with tin cross-shaped fiducials at specific locations. The three studied methods enable the derivation of projection matrices from 3D to 2D point correlations. We propose a set of metrics to compare the efficiency of each technique. One of these metrics consists of the calculation of the detector pixel density, which can be also included as part of the quality control sequence in general X-ray settings. The results show a clear superiority of the DLT approach, both in accuracy and operational suitability. We paid special attention to the Zhang calibration method. Although this technique has been extensively implemented in the field of computer vision, it has rarely been tested in depth in common radiograph production scenarios. Zhang's approach can operate on much simpler and more affordable 2D calibration frames, which were also tested in our research. We experimentally confirm that even three or four plane-image correspondences achieve accurate focal lengths. |
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[Albiol, Francisco; Corbi, Alberto] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular, Valencia, Spain, Email: alberto.corbi@ific.uv.es |
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Springer Japan Kk |
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WOS:000405867100009 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Viegas, R.; Roser, J.; Barrientos, L.; Borja-Lloret, M.; Casaña, J.V.; Lopez, J.G.; Jimenez-Ramos, M.C.; Hueso-Gonzalez, F.; Ros, A.; Llosa, G. |
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Characterization of a Compton camera based on the TOFPET2 ASIC |
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Journal Article |
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2023 |
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Radiation Physics and Chemistry |
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Radiat. Phys. Chem. |
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202 |
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110507 - 11pp |
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Compton camera; Hadron therapy; LaBr3; PETsys TOFPET2; Silicon photomultipliers |
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The use of Compton cameras for medical imaging and its interest as a hadron therapy treatment monitoring has increased in the last decade with the development of silicon photomultipliers. MACACOp is a Compton camera prototype designed and assembled at the IRIS group of IFIC-Valencia. This Compton camera is based on monolithic Lanthanum (III) Bromide crystals and silicon photomultipliers, and employs the novel TOFPET2 ASIC as readout electronics. This system emerged as an alternative to MACACO II prototype, with the aim of improving its limited time resolution. To test the performance of the ASIC in a Compton camera setup, the prototype was characterized, both in laboratory and in-beam. A time resolution of 1.5 ns was obtained after time corrections, which improves greatly the performance of the MACACO II. Moreover, the results obtained at high photon energies demonstrate the ability of the system to obtain 1 mm displacements of the reconstructed spots. The results reinforce the potential of the system as a monitoring device for hadron therapy. |
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[Viegas, R.; Roser, J.; Barrientos, L.; Borja-Lloret, M.; Casana, J., V; Hueso-Gonzalez, F.; Ros, A.; Llosa, G.] CSIC UV, Inst Fis Corpuscular IFIC, Valencia, Spain, Email: Rita.Viegas@ific.uv.es |
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Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd |
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WOS:000870840600006 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Oliver, S.; Vijande, J.; Tejedor-Aguilar, N.; Miro, R.; Rovira-Escutia, J.J.; Ballester, F.; Juste, B.; Carmona, V.; Felici, G.; Verdu, G.; Sanchis, E.; Conde, A.; Perez-Calatayud, J. |
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Monte Carlo flattening filter design to high energy intraoperative electron beam homogenization |
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Journal Article |
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2023 |
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Radiation Physics and Chemistry |
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Radiat. Phys. Chem. |
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212 |
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111102 - 6pp |
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Intraoperative radiotherapy; Electron portable LinAc; Flattening filter; Dosimetry; Monte Carlo |
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Intraoperative radiotherapy using mobile linear accelerators is used for a wide variety of malignancies. However, when large fields are used in combination with high energies, a deterioration of the flatness dose profile is measured with respect to smaller fields and lower energies. Indeed, for the LIAC HWL of Sordina, this deterioration is observed for the 12 MeV beam combined with 10 cm (or larger) diameter applicator. Aimed to solve this problem, a flattening filter has been designed and validated evaluating the feasibility of its usage at the upper part of the applicator. The design of the filter was based on Monte Carlo simulations because of its accuracy in modeling components of clinical devices, among other purposes. The LIAC 10 cm diameter applicator was modeled and simulated independently by two different research groups using two different MC codes, reproducing the heterogeneity of the 12 MeV energy beam. Then, an iterative process of filter design was carried out. Finally, the MC designed conical filter with the optimal size and height to obtain the desired flattened beam was built in-house using a 3D printer. During the experimental validation of the applicator-filter, percentage depth dose, beam profiles, absolute and peripheral dose measurements were performed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the filter addition in the applicator. These measurements conclude that the beam has been flattened, from 5.9% with the standard configuration to 1.6% for the configuration with the filter, without significant increase of the peripheral dose. Consequently, the new filter-applicator LIAC configuration can be used also in a conventional surgery room. A reduction of 16% of the output dose and a reduction of 1.1 mm in the D50 of the percentage depth dose was measured with respect to the original configuration. This work is a proof-of-concept that demonstrates that it is possible to add a filter able to flatten the beam delivered by the Sordina LIAC HWL. Future studies will focus on more refined technical solutions fully compatible with the integrity of the applicator, including its sterilization, to be safely introduced in the clinical practice. |
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[Oliver, S.; Miro, R.; Juste, B.; Verdu, G.] Univ Polite cn Vale ncia, Inst Segur Ind Radiofis & Medioambiental ISIRYM, Cami Vera S-N, Valencia 46022, Spain, Email: gverdu@iqn.upv.es |
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Jay, G.; Arnault, P.; Debbasch, F. |
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Dirac quantum walks with conserved angular momentum |
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2021 |
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Quantum Studies-Mathematics and Foundations |
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Quantum Stud. Math. Found. |
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419-430 |
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Quantum walks; Quantum simulation; Lattice field theory |
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A quantum walk (QW) simulating the flat (1+2)D Dirac equation on a spatial polar grid is constructed. Because fermions are represented by spinors, which do not constitute a representation of the rotation group SO(3), but rather of its double cover SU(2), the QW can only be defined globally on an extended spacetime where the polar angle extends from 0 to 4 pi. The coupling of the QW with arbitrary electromagnetic fields is also presented. Finally, the cylindrical relativistic Landau levels of the Dirac equation are computed explicitly and simulated by the QW. |
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[Jay, Gareth] Univ Western Australia, Phys Dept, Perth, WA 6009, Australia, Email: gareth.jay@uwa.edu.au; |
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Davesne, D.; Pastore, A.; Navarro, J. |
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Linear response theory with finite-range interactions |
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2021 |
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Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics |
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Prog. Part. Nucl. Phys. |
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120 |
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103870 - 55pp |
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Linear response theory; Finite-range interactions; Gogny and Nakada interactions; Finite size instabilities; Continued fraction approximation; Multipolar expansion |
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This review focuses on the calculation of infinite nuclear matter response functions using phenomenological finite-range interactions, equipped or not with tensor terms. These include Gogny and Nakada families, which are commonly used in the literature. Because of the finite-range, the main technical difficulty stems from the exchange terms of the particle-hole interaction. We first present results based on the so-called Landau and Landau-like approximations of the particle-hole interaction. Then, we review two methods which in principle provide numerically exact response functions. The first one is based on a multipolar expansion of both the particle-hole interaction and the particle-hole propagator and the second one consists in a continued fraction expansion of the response function. The numerical precision can be pushed to any degree of accuracy, but it is actually shown that two or three terms suffice to get converged results. Finally, we apply the formalism to the determination of possible finite-size instabilities induced by a finite-range interaction. |
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[Davesne, D.] Univ Lyon, F-69003 Lyon, France, Email: alessandro.pastore@york.ac.uk |
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Albaladejo, M.; Bibrzycki, L.; Dawid, S.M.; Fernandez-Ramirez, C.; Gonzalez-Solis, S.; Hiller Blin, A.N.; Jackura, A.W.; Mathieu, V.; Mikhasenko, M.; Make, V.I.; Passemar, E.; Pilloni, A.; Rodas, A.; Silva-Castro, J.A.; Smith, W.A.; Szczepaniak, A.P.; Winney, D. |
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Novel approaches in hadron spectroscopy |
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2022 |
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Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics |
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Prog. Part. Nucl. Phys. |
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127 |
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Hadron spectroscopy; Exotic hadrons; Three-body scattering; Resonance production |
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The last two decades have witnessed the discovery of a myriad of new and unexpected hadrons. The future holds more surprises for us, thanks to new-generation experiments. Understanding the signals and determining the properties of the states requires a parallel theoretical effort. To make full use of available and forthcoming data, a careful amplitude modeling is required, together with a sound treatment of the statistical uncertainties, and a systematic survey of the model dependencies. We review the contributions made by the Joint Physics Analysis Center to the field of hadron spectroscopy. |
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[Albaladejo, Miguel; Blin, Astrid N. Hiller; Jackura, Andrew W.; Mokeev, Victor, I; Passemar, Emilie; Rodas, Arkaitz; Szczepaniak, Adam P.] Thomas Jefferson Natl Accelerator Facil, Theory Ctr & Phys Div, Newport News, VA 23606 USA, Email: alessandro.pilloni@unime.it |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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