Preface |
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Acknowledgements |
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2. Basic Results of Monte Carlo Integration |
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2.1 Convergence and Error Analysis of Monte Carlo Methods |
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2.2.1 Plain (Crude) Monte Carlo Algorithm |
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2.2.2 Geometric Monte Carlo Algorithm |
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2.2.3 Computational Complexity of Monte Carlo Algorithms |
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2.3 Monte Carlo Methods with Reduced Error |
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2.3.1 Separation of Principal Part |
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2.3.2 Integration on a Subdomain |
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2.3.3 Symmetrization of the Integrand |
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2.3.4 Importance Sampling Algorithm |
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2.3.5 Weight Functions Approach |
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2.4 Superconvergent Monte Carlo Algorithms |
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2.5 Adaptive Monte Carlo Algorithms for Practical Computations |
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2.5.1 Superconvergent Adaptive Monte Carlo Algorithm and Error Estimates |
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2.5.2 Implementation of Adaptive Monte Carlo Algorithms. Numerical Tests |
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2.6 Random Interpolation Quadratures |
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2.7 Some Basic Facts about Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods |
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3. Optimal Monte Carlo Method for Multidimensional Integrals of Smooth Functions |
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3.2 Description of the Method and Theoretical Estimates |
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3.3 Estimates of the Computational Complexity |
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4. Iterative Monte Carlo Methods for Linear Equations |
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4.1 Iterative Monte Carlo Algorithms |
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4.2 Solving Linear Systems and Matrix Inversion |
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4.3 Convergence and Mapping |
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4.4 A Highly Convergent Algorithm for Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations |
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4.7 A Refined Iterative Monte Carlo Approach for Linear Systems and Matrix Inversion Problem |
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4.7.1 Formulation of the Problem |
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4.7.2 Refined Iterative Monte Carlo Algorithms |
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4.7.3 Discussion of the Numerical Results |
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5. Markov Chain Monte Carlo Methods for Eigenvalue Problems |
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5.1 Formulation of the Problems |
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5.1.1 Bilinear Form of Matrix Powers |
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5.1.2 Eigenvalues of Matrices |
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5.2 Almost Optimal Markov Chain Monte Carlo |
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5.2.1 MC Algorithm for Computing Bilinear Forms of Matrix Powers (v. Akh) |
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5.2.2 MC Algorithm for Computing Extrema' Eigenvalues |
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5.2.3 Robust MC Algorithms |
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5.2.4 Interpolation MC Algorithms |
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5.3 Computational Complexity |
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5.3.1 Method for Choosing the Number of Iterations k |
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5.3.2 Method for Choosing the Number of Chains |
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5.4 Applicability and Acceleration Analysis |
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6. Monte Carlo Methods for Boundary-Value Problems (BVP) |
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6.1 BVP for Elliptic Equations |
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6.2 Grid Monte Carlo Algorithm |
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6.3 Grid-Free Monte Carlo Algorithms |
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6.3.1 Local Integral Representation |
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6.3.2 Monte Carlo Algorithms |
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6.3.3 Parallel Implementation of the Grid-Free Algorithm and Numerical Results |
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7. Superconvergent Monte Carlo for Density Function Simulation by B-Splines |
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8. Solving Non-Linear Equations |
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8.1 Formulation of the Problems |
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8.2 A Monte Carlo Method For Solving Non-linear Integral Equations of Fredholin 'Pyle |
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8.3 An Efficient Algorithm |
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9. Algorithmic Efficiency for Different Computer Models |
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9.1 Parallel Efficiency Criterion |
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9.2 Markov Chain Algorithms for Linear Algebra Problems |
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9.3 Algorithms for Boundary Value Problems |
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9.3.1 Algorithm A (Grid Algorithm) |
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9.3.2 Algorithm B (Random Jumps on Mesh Points Algorithm) |
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9.3.3 Algorithm C (Grid-Free Algorithm) |
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9.3.5 Vector Monte Carlo Algorithms |
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10. Applications for Transport Modeling in Semiconductors and Nanowires |
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10.1 The Boltzmann Transport |
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10.1.1 Numerical Monte Carlo Approach |
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10.1.3 Error Analysis and Algorithmic Complexity |
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10.2 The Quantum Kinetic Equation |
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10.2.2 The Monte Carlo Algorithm |
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10.2.3 Monte Carlo Solution |
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10.3 The Wigner Quantum-Transport Equation. |
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10.3.1 The Integral Form of the Wigner Equation |
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10.3.2 The Monte Carlo Algorithm |
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10.3.3 The Neumann Series Convergency |
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10.4 A Grid Computing Application to Modeling of Carrier Transport in Nanowires |
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10.4.2 The Monte Carlo Method |
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10.4.3 Grid Implementation and Numerical Resuits |
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Appendix A Jumps on Mesh Octahedra Monte Carlo |
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Appendix B Performance Analysis for Different Monte Carlo Algorithms |
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Appendix C Sample Answers of Exercises |
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Appendix D Symbol Table |
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Bibliography |
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Subject Index |
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Author Index |
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