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Quantum Computing and the Difficulty of Simulating Quantum Many-Body Systems - Ignacio Cirac

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Explore the challenges and potential solutions in simulating quantum many-body systems through this comprehensive high energy theory seminar. Delve into quantum computing algorithms and analog quantum simulators, examining their advantages and limitations. Gain insights into methods for simulating dynamics, finding ground states, and computing physical properties at finite temperatures. Cover topics such as quantum information, condensed matter physics, lattice gauge theories, and quantum chemistry. Learn about heuristic algorithms, classical and quantum approaches, and the removal of fermions in simulations. Understand the goals, challenges, and potential breakthroughs in this cutting-edge field of quantum physics and computation.

Syllabus

Intro
QUANTUM COMPUTING
QUANTUM MANY-BODY PROBLEMS
QUANTUM INFORMATION
DYNAMICS
GOALS AND CHALLENGES
GROUND STATE Heuristic algorithms
FINITE TEMPERATURE
Classical algorithms
Quantum algorithm
FINITE ENERGIES Summary
CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
LATTICE GAUGE THEORIES
Removing fermions
QUANTUM CHEMISTRY

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