Quantum Advantage with Shallow Clifford Circuits

Explore the intriguing world of quantum computing in this lecture by Daniel Grier from UC San Diego, delivered at the Quantum Summer Cluster Workshop. Delve into the history and recent developments surrounding Clifford circuits, examining their efficiency and advantages over classical counterparts. Learn about the surprising capabilities of constant-depth Clifford circuits in solving problems that elude constant-depth classical circuits. Gain insights into the current state of research in this field and discover the open problems that continue to challenge quantum computing experts. Enhance your understanding of quantum advantage and its implications for future computational advancements.