global min
Goal: Find the Lowest Energy State
state x
energy E(x)
© 2026 Theodore P. Pavlic · MIT License
Click a concept to read about it:
temperature ladder
swap mechanics
cold chain benefit
vs. SA and MCMC
why "tempering"?
Temperature Ladder
T = 8.0
T = 2.0
T = 0.5
T = 0.1
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hot
cold
Swap Frequency
frequent
normal
rare
Last swap attempt
—
Controls
step
run
reset
Cold chain (T = 0.1)
Current E: —
Best E: —
Ticks
0
Swap attempts
0
Swap accept rate
—
Best E (cold chain)
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