T3PS: Tool for Parallel Processing in Parameter Scans

TL;DR

T3PS is a versatile tool that enables efficient parameter scans by leveraging multi-core and distributed computing, supporting various strategies like grid, random, MCMC, and optimization, with easy-to-use input and output formats.

Contribution

It introduces T3PS, a new software tool that simplifies and accelerates parameter scans using parallel processing and multiple strategies, with user-friendly configuration and data output.

Findings

Supports multiple scanning strategies including grid, random, MCMC, and optimization.

Efficiently distributes computations over multiple cores and computers.

Produces data in a widely compatible plain text format.

Abstract

T3PS is a program that can be used to quickly design and perform parameter scans while easily taking advantage of the multi-core architecture of current processors. It takes an easy to read and write parameter scan definition file format as input. Based on the parameter ranges and other options contained therein, it distributes the calculation of the parameter space over multiple processes and possibly computers. The derived data is saved in a plain text file format readable by most plotting software. The supported scanning strategies include: grid scan, random scan, Markov Chain Monte Carlo, numerical optimization. Several example parameter scans are shown and compared with results in the literature.