Marcel

Support scipy optimiser

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This PR implements the suggestions on #413. 1. Add a `minimizer` option to `limit`,`ranking`,`scan`,`significance` , `_fit_model` and `fit_model` that allows for switching between `minuit` and `scipy`. Set defaults to use...

Using Scipy optimiser (for ranking and limits)

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In my experience using scipy as the minimiser is significantly faster than minuit. This can be very useful when the uncertainty of each parameter is not needed such as limit...

Feature Request/Enhancement: Ability to limit the number of tasks that can run concurrently in the 'local' batch_system (or per batch system)

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Hi, I often find myself running event generation and ntuple production tasks in the hundreds to thousands on lsf at kekcc followed by a few brief tasks which must be...