Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo methods are computational techniques that use repeated random sampling to obtain numerical results, primarily for approximating solutions to complex problems where deterministic approaches are infeasible. Current research focuses on improving the efficiency and accuracy of Monte Carlo methods through advancements in algorithms like Multilevel Monte Carlo and importance sampling, often combined with neural networks for enhanced function approximation and variance reduction. These improvements are driving progress in diverse fields, including reinforcement learning, Bayesian inference, and scientific computing, by enabling more efficient and accurate estimations in high-dimensional spaces and complex systems.
Papers
Further analysis of multilevel Stein variational gradient descent with an application to the Bayesian inference of glacier ice models
Terrence Alsup, Tucker Hartland, Benjamin Peherstorfer, Noemi Petra
Proposal of a Score Based Approach to Sampling Using Monte Carlo Estimation of Score and Oracle Access to Target Density
Curtis McDonald, Andrew Barron