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402-0808-08L 6 Credits MSC D-PHYS

Monte Carlo Methods

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Nikolay Prokofiev
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:36

Abstract

This course offers a systematic introduction to one of the most powerful and versatile numerical technique for large complex systems. The Monte Carlo method can be applied to solve virtually any problem where one is interested in finding some system property averaged over a multitude of possible system states.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Monte Carlo Methods
  • Wed 08:45-10:30 (HPP G 6)
2 h weekly
exercise Monte Carlo Methods
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HPP G 6)
1 h weekly

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