Monte Carlo Methods Courses and Certifications

International Mathematical Union

Enhancing Markov Chain Monte Carlo Sampling Methods with Deep Learning

Explore advanced techniques combining Markov Chain Monte Carlo sampling with deep learning, focusing on importance sampling, normalizing flows, and non-equilibrium methods for enhanced efficiency in high-dimensional problems.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Extending the Reach of Quantum Monte Carlo Methods via Machine Learning

Explore how machine learning enhances quantum Monte Carlo methods for electronic structure modeling, improving force calculations and scaling to larger systems in molecular simulations.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Mean Estimation When You Have the Source Code; or, Quantum Monte Carlo Methods

Explore quantum algorithms for mean estimation, improving upon classical methods with optimal dependence on sample size. Learn about complex-phase Grover's algorithm and its applications.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

QMCPACK

Force-Free Identification of Minimum-Energy Pathways and Transition States Using Quantum Monte Carlo Methods

Explore force-free quantum Monte Carlo methods for identifying minimum-energy pathways and transition states in chemical reactions and material transformations.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

QMCPACK

Accurate Electronic and Magnetic Properties of 2D Materials Using Quantum Monte Carlo Methods

Explore quantum Monte Carlo methods for precise electronic and magnetic property calculations in 2D materials with Daniel Wines from NIST.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics (ESI)

Multilevel Monte Carlo Methods for the Dean-Kawasaki Equation from Fluctuating Hydrodynamics

Explore Multilevel Monte Carlo methods for Dean–Kawasaki equation, analyzing efficiency and convergence in stochastic PDEs of Fluctuating Hydrodynamics for many-particle systems.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

3Blue1Brown

The Math of Phase Change - Deriving the Boltzmann Formula and Defining Temperature

Explore the mathematical foundations of phase transitions through Boltzmann formulas, temperature definitions, and liquid-vapor simulations with interactive modeling.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ICTP Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics

Collective Behaviour in Quantum Matter

Explore advanced condensed matter physics through quantum phase transitions, topological matter, entanglement dynamics, and computational methods in this intensive graduate-level program.

• YouTube
• 3 days 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Centre International de Rencontres Mathématiques

Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing

Explore advanced computational methods, numerical algorithms, and mathematical modeling techniques for solving complex scientific problems across multiple disciplines.

• YouTube
• 1 week 2 days 23 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CodeEmporium

Reinforcement Learning 101

Discover the fundamentals of reinforcement learning through multi-armed bandits, Q-learning, deep Q-networks, and policy optimization techniques used in modern AI systems.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Two Minute Papers

BRDF Models and The Rendering Equation - Lecture 3

Explore BRDF models and the rendering equation, fundamental concepts in computer graphics for characterizing material properties and simulating light transport in virtual environments.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Two Minute Papers

Rendering - Path Tracing Implementation & Code Walkthrough

Comprehensive walkthrough of implementing a path tracer in C++, covering key concepts like vector class, object representation, camera setup, sampling, and rendering techniques.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ICTP Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics

School in Computational Condensed Matter Physics - From Atomistic Simulations to Universal Model Hamiltonians

Dive into advanced numerical methods for studying quantum many-body systems, from molecular dynamics to quantum Monte Carlo, with expert guidance on computational condensed matter physics.

• YouTube
• 2 days 5 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Advancing Quantum Mechanics with Mathematics and Statistics - Tutorials

Dive into advanced quantum mechanics through mathematical and statistical approaches with expert tutorials covering electronic structure, Monte Carlo methods, and machine learning applications.

• YouTube
• 15 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hausdorff Center for Mathematics

Kinetic Theory - Junior Trimester Program

Explore advanced mathematical theories in kinetic equations, particle systems, and their applications through expert lectures on diffusion, equilibrium, and scaling limits.

• YouTube
• 2 days 18 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video