Comment about the use of Monte-Carlo methodology for the representation of atomic electronic densities

@article{Hoarau2016CommentAT,
  title={Comment about the use of Monte-Carlo methodology for the representation of atomic electronic densities},
  author={Jean Hoarau and Jean Claude Rayez},
  journal={European Journal of Physics},
  year={2016},
  volume={37}
}
Representations of atomic orbitals based on Monte-Carlo (MC) approaches are not always correct when using various sets of orthogonal coordinates other than Cartesian coordinates. The analysis proposed here gives elements for a proper use of MC methodology. It can be very useful for students and for teachers. 
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