Domain Generalization with Machine Learning in the NOvA Experiment : Springer Theses - Andrew T.C. Sutton

Instant online reading.
Don't wait for delivery!
Go digital and save!

Domain Generalization with Machine Learning in the NOvA Experiment

By: Andrew T.C. Sutton

Write A Review

Hardcover | 9 November 2023

At a Glance

Hardcover
184 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
23.39 x 15.6 x 1.27

Hardcover

$310.47

or 4 interest-free payments of $77.62 with

or

Aims to ship in 7 to 10 business days

When will this arrive by?
Enter delivery postcode to estimate

This thesis presents significant advances in the use of neural networks to study the properties of neutrinos. Machine learning tools like neural networks (NN) can be used to identify the particle types or determine their energies in detectors such as those used in the NOvA neutrino experiment, which studies changes in a beam of neutrinos as it propagates approximately 800 km through the earth. NOvA relies heavily on simulations of the physics processes and the detector response; these simulations work well, but do not match the real experiment perfectly. Thus, neural networks trained on simulated datasets must include systematic uncertainties that account for possible imperfections in the simulation. This thesis presents the first application in HEP of adversarial domain generalization to a regression neural network. Applying domain generalization to problems with large systematic variations will reduce the impact of uncertainties while avoiding the risk of falsely constraining the phase space. Reducing the impact of systematic uncertainties makes NOvA analysis more robust, and improves the significance of experimental results.

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.