Mac mini and new iPad as a screen?

Can I use my new iPad as a screen for a new Mac mini? I intend to get a keyboard and mouse but don't need a new screen as I will be using the Mac as a music server?

Thanks for your help again with my noob questions! Just switching to Mac from pc for my digital music. Wonder if I could use my pc monitor to hook up to the Mac mini, it's got the usual pc multi pin connector so will need to convert this to USB if possible?

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