Overrelaxation and Monte Carlo simulation

Michael Creutz
Phys. Rev. D 36, 515 – Published 15 July 1987
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Abstract

I study a simple variation of the algorithm of Metropolis et al. for simulating statistical systems. The trial changes in any given variable are taken from a region of phase space far from the old value but involving only small changes in energy. This results in correlation times which are short compared to the usual applications of the algorithm of Metropolis et al. Tests with SU(2) and SU(3) lattice gauge theories indicate substantial possible savings in computation time relative to standard approaches.

  • Received 6 March 1987

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.36.515

©1987 American Physical Society

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Michael Creutz

  • Physics Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973

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Vol. 36, Iss. 2 — 15 July 1987

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