Bayesian inference and jet quenching

¹ Nuclear Science Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
² Department of Physics, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA

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Published online: 5 November 2025

Abstract

These proceedings review the application of Bayesian inference to high momentum transfer probes of the quark–gluon plasma (QGP). Bayesian inference techniques are introduced, highlighting critical components to consider when comparing analyses. Recent calibrations using hadron observables are described, illustrating the importance of the choice of parametrization. Additional recent analyses that characterize the impact of the inclusion of jet observables, as well as soft-hard correlations, are reviewed. Finally, lessons learned from these analyses and important questions for the future are highlighted.