sampling method for PlanckTP + Planck SZ(SZ_plus_CMB.ini)

Use of Cobaya. camb, CLASS, cosmomc, compilers, etc.
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Zhen Pan
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sampling method for PlanckTP + Planck SZ(SZ_plus_CMB.ini)

Post by Zhen Pan » September 21 2017

I am testing

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sampling_method = 7
and run
mpirun -np 6 ./cosmomc xx.ini
but it seems to be a bad choice: the chains only move 1-3 steps in the first 30 mins.

Anyone knows which sampling method to use here ?

Antony Lewis
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Re: sampling method for PlanckTP + Planck SZ(SZ_plus_CMB.ini

Post by Antony Lewis » September 21 2017

You can use method 1 to use standard Metropolis Hastings.

Also check your parameter propose widths: make sure they are small enough so that chain can move. (the SZ likelihood may also be slow, I'm not sure, I've not written or used it myself).

Zhen Pan
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sampling method for PlanckTP + Planck SZ(SZ_plus_CMB.ini)

Post by Zhen Pan » September 21 2017

Thank you, Antony. I am using method=1 now.

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