Tuesday, March 20, 2012

1108.6180 (Simon Platzer et al.)

The Sudakov Veto Algorithm Reloaded    [PDF]

Simon Platzer, Malin Sjodahl
We perform a careful analysis of the main Monte Carlo algorithm used in parton shower simulations, the Sudakov veto algorithm. We prove a general version of the algorithm, directly including the dependence on the infrared cutoff. Taking this as a starting point, we then consider non-positive definite splitting kernels, as encountered when dealing with sub-leading colour correlations or splitting kernels beyond leading order. New algorithms suited for these situations are developed.
View original: http://arxiv.org/abs/1108.6180

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