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Episode 116
Published 2 years, 11 months ago
Description
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