Use of correlation matrices in lattice QCD

Use of correlation matrices in lattice QCD

Alternative Title: Use of correlation matrices in lattice quantum chromodynamics

Author: Lepzelter, David, 1981-

Citable URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/32742

Other Contributors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Physics.

Advisor: John Negele.

Department: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Physics.

Publisher: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Date Issued: 2004

Abstract:

This thesis explores the use of correlation matrices in analyzing Monte Carlo calculations from lattice quantum chromodynamics. Correlation matrices are a powerful tool for examining many problems in which significant correlations exist, and thus offer potential advantages for lattice QCD. Several models were used to study the relative advantages of correlated and uncorrelated analyses. However, when applied to actual lattice data at current statistics, the method appears to be undesirably biased.

Description:

Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Physics, 2004.Includes bibliographical references (p. 117).

URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/32742

Keywords: Physics.

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