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A overall view of the quantum Monte Carlo methods which have been applied to the calculation of electronic properties of condensed matter systems is given. The dependance of statistical and systematic errors on trial functions and computer time is discussed. Generic problems and opportunities are identified.
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Ceperley, D.M. (1991). The Application of Quantum Monte Carlo to Problems in Electronic Structure. In: Meyer, M., Pontikis, V. (eds) Computer Simulation in Materials Science. NATO ASI Series, vol 205. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3546-7_15
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