Category: Quantum Information
Quantum Information
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The Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE) is a mixed quantum-classical tool used in nuclear physics to determine the lowest possible energy state of a composite system. Per the IBM Quantum Platform, the VQE consists of four central components:1. The Hamiltonian Operator represents the total energy in the system (this is what we want to optimize)2. The…
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A quantum computer differs from a classical computer in that it processes information using quantum states, primarily by utilizing principles such as entanglement and superposition in order to perform complex computations. Quantum computers currently exist today (IBM, Google, and other companies are all working towards building practical quantum computers), but still need to be worked…
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We’ve covered quantum information, and we’ve covered circuits, so it feels right to combine the two. Quantum circuits (the topic of my science fair project!) are used to aid in quantum systems designed primarily for computational studies. In a quantum circuit, you will of course find qubits, but you may also encounter gates or measurement…
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Data scientists have to analyze huge amounts of information! There are many means of collecting and transporting information. Qubits can transmit vast quantities of data. They are generally found in one of two states: 0 and 1. Qubits can be entangled with other qubits; during entanglement, we can determine information about properties of one qubit…
