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Monte Carlo theory and practice
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The Monte Carlo method has long been recognised as a powerful technique for performing certain calculations, generally those too complicated for a more classical approach. Since the use of high-speed computers became widespread in the 1950s, a great deal of theoretical investigation has been undertaken and practical experience has been gained in the Monte Carlo approach. The author tries to lay a theoretical basis for both the 'traditional' Monte Carlo and quasi-Monte Carlo methods, and, to present some practical aspects of when and how to use them. An important theme is the comparison of Monte Carlo, quasi-Monte Carlo and numerical quadrature for the integration of functions, especially in many dimensions.
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- Authors
- James, F.
- Venue
- Reports on Progress in Physics
- Publisher
- IOP Publishing
- Published
- 1980-09-01
- Volume
- 43
- Issue
- 9
- Pages
- 1145-1189
- ISSN
- 0034-4885 (ISSN-L)
- 1361-6633
- OpenAlex
- W2131695829
- Cited by
- 544
- References
- 0
- FWCI
- 7.37
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
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