Questions tagged [algorithms]
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Checking inverse metric and Christoffel symbols for the Kerr metric against references
I am trying to cross-check the Christoffel symbols and other very laborious geometric components in several metrics. In particular the Kerr metric is notoriously complex and results in expressions ...
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Force-simulation for graph layout: How to avoid particle collapsing into a single point?
In a force-based graph-layout simulation using Barnes-Hut, what are the conditions for collapse? With collapse I mean multiple (or even all) nodes "collapsing" into a single point.
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Any quantum Monte-Carlo algorithm for calculating the lowest eigenenergy in each symmetry sector?
Suppose we have a hamiltonian which has the parity symmetry (e.g., the Heisenberg model with the open boundary condition). Is there any quantum Monte-Carlo algorithm which can be used to calculate the ...
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About how to calculate observables in Quantum Monte Carlo with complex weights
I'm rewriting a Diagrammatic Quantum Monte Carlo algorithm following Werner, P., Oka, T., & Millis, A. J. (2009). Diagrammatic Monte Carlo simulation of nonequilibrium systems. Physical Review B, ...
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Is there a proof for critical slow-down in Monte Carlo?
It is physically understood why the standard Metropolis-Hasting algorithm slows down near the critical temperature, since it doesn’t utilize the divergence of the correlation length. However, I’m ...
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Is Quantum State Tomography (QST) an inherently supervised or unsupervised problem in Machine Learning?
I am studying how to apply neural networks to the problem of Quantum State Tomography (QST) and I got confused when it comes to decide if this is a supervised or unsupervised learning problem.
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Understanding chapter 3.1 (Laplace's equation) in Introduction to electrodynamics Griffiths 4 ed [duplicate]
I really need help to understand chapter 3.1.
What is the method of relaxation?
How can I use the method of relaxation to solve Laplace's equation?
How can I use the first and second uniqueness ...
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How to efficiently calculate the inverse of the overlap matrix?
Now, we consider a non-orthonormal basis:
$$\mathcal{S}_N=\{|\alpha\rangle,a^\dagger|\alpha\rangle,a^{\dagger 2}|\alpha\rangle,\ldots,a^{\dagger N}|\alpha\rangle\},$$
where $|\alpha\rangle$ is the ...
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Fringe pattern and ripples in the fringe visibility plot from interferograms
I am using a lens testing interferometer, where I record 4 to 5 interferograms with a 90$^{\circ}$ phase step between consecutive interferograms. In addition to the interferometer, I have also created ...
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Simplest quantum Monte-Carlo method for the Bose-Hubbard model
I want to use quantum Monte-Carlo results to benchmark an algorithm for the Bose-Hubbard model. There are so many QMC methods in the market, so which one is the simplest one? I want the ground state ...
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How are the boundary conditions given in the SIMPLE algorithm on a forward staggered grid for a lid driven cavity flow?
I have a code given by my professor in which he applies the boundary conditions for the lid driven cavity flow. All the enforcement of boundary conditions I have seen elsewhere completely differ from ...
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Numerically computing induced magnetic field from current density
Let's say we have current density $J_i$ on a discretized grid with $(N_x \times N_y \times N_z)$ points. What is the best procedure to compute the induced magnetic field $(B_i)$ from the current ...
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What are the advantages of tensor network algorithms over monte-carlo simulations in terms of time-evolution?
I understand that tensor networks and monte carlo simulations are based on completely different principles. However, to my knowledge both are used to simulate the time evolution of a system. Is there ...
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An example problem to solve using 100 qubits?
Suppose we have in our possession 100 pairs of electrons.
Each electron A1 - A100 is entangled with its respective twin B1 - B100. Each entangled electron pair has been set up to have opposite spins (...
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Grover's algorithm & using wave interference for computing
Grover's quantum search algorithm contends that it is possible to search for a specific item in an N-sized unsorted database in only $\sqrt N$ attempts. Classically, it takes N/2 attempts on average ...
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