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Abstract
This course provides an introduction to simulation methods for quantum systems. Starting from the one-body problem, a special emphasis is on quantum many-body problems, where we cover both approximate methods (Hartree-Fock, density functional theory) and exact methods (exact diagonalization, matrix product states, and quantum Monte Carlo methods).
Objective
Through lectures and practical programming exercises, after this course: Students are able to describe the difficulties of quantum mechanical simulations. Students are able to explain the strengths and weaknesses of the methods covered. Students are able to select an appropriate method for a given problem. Students are able to implement basic versions of all algorithms discussed.
Content
Equilibrium and out-of-equilibrium properties of single-particle and many-particle quantum systems through numerically exact methods. Variational methods including density matrix renormalization group, variational Monte Carlo, neural networks, and Hartree-Fock methods. Quantum Monte Carlo methods.
Resources
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Literature
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