MONTE CARLO METHODS IN AB INITIO... (V1)

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>This book presents the basic theory and application of the Monte Carlo method to the electronic structure of atoms and molecules. It assumes no previous knowledge of the subject only a knowledge of molecular quantum mechanics at the first-year graduate level. A working knowledge of traditional </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>ab initio</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> quantum chemistry is helpful but not essential.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Some distinguishing features of this book are:</span></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Clear exposition of the basic theory at a level to facilitate independent study.</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Discussion of the various versions of the theory: diffusion Monte Carlo Green's function Monte Carlo and release node Monte Carlo.</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Commentary on the important features that distinguish this stochastic approach from </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>ab initio</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> methods.</span></li></ul><p></p>