Mapping Computational Problems onto Quantum Circuits

Learn how to map computational problems onto quantum circuits through this comprehensive lecture from the 2024 Qiskit Global Summer School. Explore two key application areas starting with combinatorial optimization, where the max cut problem serves as a practical example. Delve into quantum chemistry applications and discover how to map electron systems onto qubits using second quantization formalism. Part of a two-week intensive program aimed at developing future quantum researchers and developers, this lecture provides hands-on examples and practical knowledge essential for the emerging era of quantum utility. Access accompanying laboratory exercises and solutions through the provided GitHub repository to reinforce understanding of quantum circuit mapping concepts.