Some aspects of simulation algorithms for dynamical fermions

Abstract

Three topics concerning fermion simulation algorithms are discussed: 1.) A performance comparison of the multiboson technique to simulate dynamical fermions and the Kramers equation algorithm, 2.) the question of reversibility in the Hybrid Monte Carlo algorithm and 3.) the implementation of Symanzik's improvement program for dynamical Wilson fermions.

Plenary talk given by K.J. at the workshop ``Accelerating Fermion Algorithms'', Jülich, February 21st to 23rd, 1996, 5 pages, 1 figure