Quantum Monte Carlo

Progress has been made in the development and applications of quantum Monte Carlo methods for calculations of many-body systems over the past year. Significant advances in methodology, such as new forms of trial wave functions, improved calculations of periodical systems and algorithm developments, have been commented upon, as have applications which include jellium models, H, He, molecular, cluster and solid systems. These results demonstrate that the influence and usefulness of quantum Monte Carlo methods are increasing rapidly.