Monte Carlo Integration Books for Senior Undergrads

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This discussion focuses on finding suitable books for learning Monte Carlo Integration at a senior undergraduate level. Key recommendations include "Numerical Mathematics and Computing" by Cheney & Kincaid, which provides a basic introduction to Monte Carlo methods, and "Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations" by W. Krauth. Additionally, "An Introduction to Computer Simulation Methods: Applications to Physical Systems" by Gould and Tobochnik is suggested as a valuable resource. These texts are appropriate for students seeking to understand Monte Carlo Integration without delving into graduate-level complexity.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of numerical analysis concepts
  • Familiarity with Monte Carlo methods
  • Knowledge of statistical mechanics
  • Experience with computer simulation techniques
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Numerical Mathematics and Computing" by Cheney & Kincaid for foundational knowledge
  • Explore "Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations" by W. Krauth for advanced insights
  • Study "An Introduction to Computer Simulation Methods: Applications to Physical Systems" by Gould and Tobochnik for practical applications
  • Enroll in online courses on platforms like Coursera that utilize these textbooks
USEFUL FOR

Senior undergraduate students in numerical analysis, aspiring physicists, and anyone interested in mastering Monte Carlo Integration techniques.

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First let me say I apologize for posting in the wrong subforum. But for some reason I am not allowed to post in Math and Science Learning materials, maybe a glitch? Please move this thread there if possible.

I am looking for a good book that will teach me Monte Carlo Integration at a senior undergraduate level. I am in a second course in numerical analysis, and I would like to learn Monte Carlo Integration for one of my projects. Does anyone know of a good source that will teach me this method at an undergraduate level? All of the books I have seen it in are graduate textbooks and a little over my head.
 
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Hercuflea said:
First let me say I apologize for posting in the wrong subforum. But for some reason I am not allowed to post in Math and Science Learning materials, maybe a glitch? Please move this thread there if possible.

The Learning Materials forums are for actual online materials written for PF, or for links to such materials on other sites; not for requests for them, or discussion about them.

This is the appropriate forum to ask about books.
 
The book Numerical Mathematics and Computing by Cheney & Kincaid contains a basic introduction to Monte Carlo methods.
 
Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations by W. Krauth

or
An Introduction to Computer Simulation Methods: Applications to Physical Systems by Gould /Tobochnik
 
jesse73 said:
Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations by W. Krauth

or
An Introduction to Computer Simulation Methods: Applications to Physical Systems by Gould /Tobochnik

Interesting, I just signed up for a course on coursera that uses that first book. We'll see how it goes.
 

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