Monte Carlo and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods in Scientific Computing
University of New South Wales
13-17 February 2012
The MCQMC Conference is a biennial meeting devoted to the study of Monte Carlo (MC) and quasi-Monte Carlo (QMC) methods, the relationships between the two classes of methods, and their effective application in different areas.
The conference provides a forum where leading researchers and users can exchange information on the latest theoretical developments and important applications of these methods.
In a nutshell, MC methods study complex systems by simulations fed by computer-generated pseudorandom numbers. QMC methods replace these random numbers by more evenly distributed (carefully selected) numbers to improve their effectiveness. A large variety of special techniques are developed and used to make these methods more effective in terms of speed and accuracy. The conference focuses primarily on the mathematical study of these techniques, their implementation and adaptation for concrete applications, and their empirical assessment.
***AMSI travel account cannot be used for this event. Students from AMSI institutions who are unable to obtain sufficient support for travel and accommodation should approach the Organisers, who may be able to offer limited support.***