BSM Parameter Space Exploration with ML-Assisted Nested Sampling
摘要
The search for new physics (NP) beyond the Standard Model (BSM) involves exploring vast, complex parameter spaces. Traditional sampling methods like Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) and Hamiltonian Monte Carlo (HMC) struggle with high-dimensional, multi-modal distributions and require costly evaluations od likelihoods involving theoretical calculations and experimental data. To overcome these challenges, we propose an Machine Learning (ML)-assisted Nested Sampling (NS) approach, integrating actively trained normalizing flows and Self-Normalizing Neural Networks (SNNs) with a naive NS. This method dynamically refines the predictions, accelerates convergence, and improves sampling efficiency. Our framework provides a scalable, computationally efficient solution for BSM posterior generation, optimizing likelihood estimation and Bayesian parameter estimation while adapting to evolving experimental constraints.