A Practical Course on Quantum Monte Carlo 1st Edition By Vesa Apaja

A Practical Course on Quantum Monte Carlo* by Vesa Apaja is a recent publication from Institute of Physics Publishing that covers various aspects of quantum Monte Carlo methods and provides practical insights and accompanying code for numerical problem-solving. Book Details and ContentThe book is intended for advanced quantum mechanics experts and researchers interested in numerical applications of quantum and statistical physics. It is designed to be a practical guide with sample codes in Python and Julia, which are freely available on GitHub. 

• Key Topics Covered: The book covers fundamental topics including Variational Monte Carlo (VMC), Diffusion Monte Carlo, Path Integral Monte Carlo, and fermionic complexities.
• Approach: It teaches statistical physics and quantum physics in parallel, using detailed mathematical derivations and worked examples to visualize quantum mechanics as a numerical tool.
• Applications: The methods described are applicable to calculating properties of atoms, molecules, fluids, and other quantum mechanical systems that can be described by the Schrödinger equation.