 Bryan Clark
2009-2012 Postdoctoral Fellow
Condensed Matter Physics
609-258-4334
414B Jadwin Hall
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My research interests involve the use of computational methods, especially quantum Monte Carlo, to understand strongly correlated systems. I am interested in problems ranging from qualitative understanding of model systems to ab initio calculations of real materials. Systems of specific interest have included supersolids as well as inhomogenous phases (stripes, bubbles, etc.) in two-dimensional coulombic systems. I am also interested in methodological developments, especially those with physical underpinnings. In this regard, I have recently been exploring how the scaling of calculating determinant ratios in the context of Diffusion Monte Carlo can be reduced.
Recent publications:
- Off-diagonal Long-range Order in Solid 4He
B. K. Clark and D. M. Ceperley, Phys. Rev. Lett. 96,105302:1-4 (2006)
- Hexatic and Mesoscopic phases in a 2D Quantum Coulomb System
B. K. Clark, M. Casula and D. M. Ceperley, Phys. Rev. Lett. 103, 044701 (2009)
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