Schattke, Wolfgang.

Quantum Monte Carlo programming : for atoms, molecules, clusters, and solids / Wolfgang Schattke and Ricardo Díez Muiño. - 1 online resource (xii, 279 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-271) and index.

A First Monte Carlo Example -- Variational Quantum Monte Carlo for a One-Electron System -- Two Electrons with Two Adiabatically Decoupled Nuclei: Hydrogen Molecule -- Three Electrons: Lithium Atom -- Many-Electron Confined Systems -- Many-Electron Atomic Aggregates: Lithium Cluster -- Infinite Number of Electrons: Lithium Solid -- Diffusion Quantum Monte Carlo (DQMC).

In one source, this textbook provides quick and comprehensive access to quantitative calculations in materials science. The authors address both newcomers as well as researchers who would like to become familiar with QMC in order to apply to their research. As such, they cover the basic theory required for applying the method, and describe how to transfer this knowledge into calculation. The book includes a series of problems of increasing difficulty with associated stand-alone programs which will be available for free download.

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Monte Carlo method.
MATHEMATICS--Numerical Analysis.
Monte Carlo method.


Electronic books.

T57.64 / .S33 2013

518/.282