FINAL PROJECT:Structures and Arguments > A New Solution to the Sign Problem

Beginning: I must quickly describe what the sign problem is and explain that it gets in the way of many important physics questions. I will summarize existing methods that solve specific sign problems and explain the limitations and strengths posed by each method.

Middle: Here I will describe my new algorithm that solves the sign problem. I will apply this new method to a specific model to compare it against one existing solution to the sign problem. I will then explain that the new method goes beyond the previous methods' limitations.

End: I will start by summarizing the main points of the paper. Next, I will point out possible shortcomings of my new method. Finally, I will describe possible extensions and applications of this method that I am currently working on.

Logos: I will include graphs, data tables, and mathematically prove (or use statistics to justify) most of the statements that I make.

Ethos: I will establish myself and my group as experts in the field by citing our previous work on the sign problem. I will highlight the successes we have made and the speed with which we have developed our algorithms.

Pathos: Based on the overall simplicity yet mathematical sophistication the new algorithm, I will appeal to the audience's sense of beauty.

Structure:
A typical article in the Journal of High Energy Physics...
Introduction
Main Idea
Results
Conclusion

Goal: To convince other researchers to use and develop my new algorithm. Ultimately, the goal is to solve the sign problem in QCD.
December 12, 2016 | Unregistered CommenterGregory Ridgway