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Simulating quantum mechanics on a quantum computer

Year: 1998

Type: article

Abstract: Algorithms are described for efficiently simulating quantum mechanical systems on quantum computers. A class of algorithms for simulating the Schrödinger equation for interacting many-body systems are presented in some detail. These algorithms would make it possible to simulate nonrelativistic quantum systems on a quantum computer with an exponential speedup compared to simulations on classical computers. Issues involved in simulating relativistic systems of Dirac or gauge particles are discussed.

Source: Physica D Nonlinear Phenomena

DOI: 10.1016/s0167-2789(98)00042-6

Authors: Bruce M. Boghosian, Washington Taylor

Institutions: Boston University, Princeton University

Language: English

Topic: Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture

Subfield: Artificial Intelligence

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,640

Funders: National Science Foundation, Air Force Office of Scientific Research