Advent of Computing

Episode 116 - Monte Carlo

Sep 10, 2023
Explore the significance of the LGP30 computer and its creator in the development of the Monte Carlo method. Learn about the origins and applications of the method, including its connection to Los Alamos and genetic algorithms. Discover the challenges faced in running quantitative models on the INIAC machine. Delve into the Monte Carlo method for simulating fission events and its simplicity. Finally, explore the history of the method, from its origins in Los Alamos to its application in the casino industry.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Harnessing Randomness: The LGP30 Computer and the Monte Carlo Method
03:14 • 8min
3
The Origins and Beauty of the Monte Carlo Method
10:54 • 3min
4
The Dark Side of Los Alamos: Fusion and the Coulomb Barrier
13:35 • 17min
5
Challenges of Running Fully Quantitative Models on the INIAC Machine
30:15 • 19min
6
The Monte Carlo Method for Simulating Fission Events
48:47 • 11min
7
The History and Development of the Monte Carlo Method
59:21 • 2min