Lattice Effective Field Theory Simulations of Nuclei

TL;DR

This paper reviews lattice effective field theory methods and recent advances in simulating atomic nuclei, combining effective field theory with lattice discretization and Monte Carlo techniques.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of the methods and recent algorithmic improvements in lattice EFT simulations of nuclei.

Findings

Enhanced understanding of nuclear properties through lattice EFT

Development of new algorithms for nuclear simulations

Successful application to few- and many-body nuclear systems

Abstract

Lattice effective field theory applies the principles of effective field theory in a lattice framework where space and time are discretized. Nucleons are placed on the lattice sites, and the interactions are tuned to replicate the observed features of the nuclear force. Monte Carlo simulations are then employed to predict the properties of nuclear few- and many-body systems. We review the basic methods and several theoretical and algorithmic advances that have been used to further our understanding of atomic nuclei.