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Explore advanced techniques for Variational Monte Carlo (VMC) wave function optimization focused on excited states in molecules and solids in this conference talk presented by Leon Otis from the University of Chicago at the QMCPACK Workshop 2023. Delve into cutting-edge methodologies and applications of VMC for accurately describing excited state properties in complex quantum systems. Learn about the challenges and recent advancements in optimizing wave functions for excited states, and gain insights into how these techniques can be applied to both molecular and solid-state systems. Discover the potential impact of these methods on improving our understanding of electronic structure and excitation processes in materials science and quantum chemistry.
