用强化学习设计物理探测器,突破传统优化方法限制。
Physics Instrument Design with Reinforcement Learning
- 采用强化学习进行探测器结构的自主探索与优化。
- 可灵活部署不同数量和位置的探测组件,支持离散决策。
- 适合复杂探测器设计,如未来环形对撞机项目需求。
本文提出将强化学习(RL)应用于物理探测器设计,作为梯度优化方法的替代方案。通过两项实证研究验证:一是量能器的纵向分段优化,二是谱仪中轨迹探测器的横向与纵向布局优化。实验表明,相比可微编程和基于代理的可微设计优化方法,该方法具备内在探索能力,有助于避免陷入局部最优;同时无需预设固定参数的探测器模型,可灵活安排可变数量的探测组件,支持离散决策。该研究为未来大型物理仪器(如未来环形对撞机,FCC)的高效、可扩展设计提供了新框架。
原文摘要 · Abstract (English)
We present a case for the use of Reinforcement Learning (RL) for the design of physics instrument as an alternative to gradient-based instrument-optimization methods. It's applicability is demonstrated using two empirical studies. One is longitudinal segmentation of calorimeters and the second is both transverse segmentation as well longitudinal placement of trackers in a spectrometer. Based on these experiments, we propose an alternative approach that offers unique advantages over differentiable programming and surrogate-based differentiable design optimization methods. First, Reinforcement Learning (RL) algorithms possess inherent exploratory capabilities, which help mitigate the risk of convergence to local optima. Second, this approach eliminates the necessity of constraining the design to a predefined detector model with fixed parameters. Instead, it allows for the flexible placement of a variable number of detector components and facilitates discrete decision-making. We then discuss the road map of how this idea can be extended into designing very complex instruments. The presented study sets the stage for a novel framework in physics instrument design, offering a scalable and efficient framework that can be pivotal for future projects such as the Future Circular Collider (FCC), where most optimized detectors are essential for exploring physics at unprecedented energy scales.
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