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Wed, 09 Mar 2022
Events, Seminar Series
Dr. Alán Aspuru-Guzik
University of Toronto
Quantum Computing for Chemistry and Materials Simulation in Near-Term Devices
Wednesday, March 09, 2022
Zoom Webinar @ 1:30 p.m.
Host: Dr. Loren Kaake
Webinar Link
Join us on Zoom: https://sfu.zoom.us/j/66390156485?pwd=K002MGRTVUphcCsrOS8yWlhaR0J2Zz09
Webinar ID: 663 9015 6485
Passcode: 690342
Abstract
In this talk, I will give an overview of the variational quantum eigensolver algorithm (VQE), a promising algorithm for simulating chemicals and materials in near-term quantum computers. The field is advancing rapidly due to many algorithm developers around the world. I will discuss recent developments from my research group for reducing the cost and increasing the accuracy of VQE calculations. I will also discuss the Tequila quantum algorithms development package, which allows for the rapid exploration and prototyping of variational quantum algorithms.