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Monte Carlo

Episode 116

It's finally time! In this episode we are looking at the Monte Carlo method, perhaps the first practical computer program that could outpace human capability. The best part: the method relies on a random walk to reach a statistically valid answer!

Selected Sources:

https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/10596 - Igniting the Light Elements

https://library.lanl.gov/cgi-bin/getfile?00326866.pdf - The Beginning of the Monte Carlo Method, Nick Metropolis

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

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