Inverse Problems and the Determination of Parton Distribution Functions

by Prof. Luigi del Debbio (University of Edinburgh)

Thursday 9 Jan 2025, 16:15 → 17:30 Europe/Berlin

D 114 (ENC)

The determination of Parton Distribution Functions (PDFs) from experimental data and lattice QCD simulations is a classic example of an inverse problem, whose solution depends on a set of assumptions about the underlying space of possible solutions. We discuss a Bayesian formulation of the problem and the insight that can be gained on the statistical and systematic errors that are quoted on the determination of the PDFs. 

Einladender: Oliver Witzel / CPPS