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Are there quantum computing algorithms specialized for machine learning applications?

I've heard that some companies are attempting to utilize quantum computing algorithms for machine learning tasks (ex:protein folding and drug discovery). As far as I know, quantum computing has been ...
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Black holes as Quantum Computers

I have been hearing lately that Black holes could be Quantum Computers or that some processes in a black hole simulate the operation of Quantum Computers. This is not my field of study, but I am ...
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Exercises on the subject Theory of Quantum Information

I have recently started to study quantum information theory on Nielsen and Chuang book, but in order to understand the theory better I need to solve more problems, there are in this book. Can you ...
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Best books/notes for learning quantum computing for a mathematician with no quantum mechanics background [duplicate]

I have a PhD in numerical analysis for PDE, and for this reason I have a very strong background in functional analysis, Hilbert spaces / linear and nonlinear operators, algebra, but also probability. ...
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QM books with an emphasis on quantum information/computing [duplicate]

What is a good intro textbook on QM (at the level of Griffith, a standard one year course for undergraduates in physics) that has some focus on quantum information/quantum computing? Maybe even with ...
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What textbooks would you recommend to learn quantum systems engineering?

I am a first-year undergraduate doing a BA in Physics. I have studied quantum mechanics at the rudimentary level, and as far as my mathematical background is concerned: I know linear algebra and ...
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Any Books about Superconducting Quantum Computing?

I'm an undergraduate majored in physics and I'm quite interested in superconducting quantum computing. Are there any books or maybe reviews about this field (suitable for beginners)?
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Is there a comparison table for quantum algorithms like VQE, QPE, QAOA, and so on?

I have one question: Recently, I studied about several algorithms like VQE, QPE, QAOA and so on. I would like to make some comparison tables about those algorithms, their strengths and weaknesses. If ...
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Quantum computing resource [duplicate]

I am a beginner in quantum computing, and I do not have any background in Physics. Can anyone refer me a good material to study the subject? By assuming quantum mechanics like black box is also making ...
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Good resourse for Ising Problem Model

I am student of mathematics, and I will wrote theoretical article about Ising problem in Adiabatic Computation. Do you have a good resource where it is good explaining? In my context I have ...
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Suggestion for books about mathematics of quantum entanglement and computation [duplicate]

I am reading book called Mathematics of Quantum Computation by Ranee K. Brylinski and Goong Chen, and it's really what I need since I am working on quantum entanglement and this kind of stuff, but the ...
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Topological Quantum Computation Resources Prerequisite

I am about to start my BSc Theoretical Physics project on Topological Quantum Computation. I have studied the basics of quantum mechanics, condensed matter phys, statistical mechanics. Are there any ...
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What is the decoherence time scale for the most promising quantum computing implementations?

I'm searching for some data about decoherence time scales for qubits in modern quantum computing implementations. By "data", I mean time scales. The only reference I have is a table in ...
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Can anyone recommend some recent journal articles on the limitations of Quantum Computing

More specifically, I would like some reading material on what the issue is with quantum computers, why can we not yet create them? Are there any journal articles that comprehensively list the reasons ...
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The minimal knowledge required for theoretical research in Quantum computing & AMO physics [duplicate]

I'm a senior undergraduate student and I have chosen my future Ph.D research area in {Quantum Computing}$\bigcap${AMO physics} (e.g. design a new experimental realization of QC or propose a new way to ...
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Anyonic Braiding and Conformal Field Theory

I am looking for resources (both pedagogical and newer research articles) on the connection between topological quantum computation and conformal field theory. In particular, a CFT description of ...
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Quantum Computer Implementation

I recently finished my bachelor in nanotechnology and am rather interested in quantum computation. I've already looked at the recommendation threads for this topic, but they tend to be about ...
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Quantum computer simulators [closed]

What are good, free, open source, GUI-based quantum computer simulators? I remember there used to be a Java-based one that was very good, but it doesn't seem to be online anymore, or it's relocated.
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What is a good book for quantum mechanics and quantum computation? [duplicate]

I am looking for a book in quantum computers for self-learning.The kind of book that teaches quantum-mechanics + quantum-computation. I have basic understanding in calculus , linear-algebra (like ...
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What are the prerequisites to study topological quantum computation/topological phases of the matter? [closed]

I am an undergraduate student and I would like to approach the subject of topological order with focus on topological quantum computation, I know (very) little QFT and basic algebraic topology (if ...
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I am interested in learning Quantum Computing what should I do? [closed]

I wish to learn about quantum computing which seems to be a topic of hot research and overall just intrigues me. I have a strong background in discrete mathematics and number theory. And am a pretty ...
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Quantum information references

I was hoping you guys could recommend reading material on quantum information. I have a good background in quantum mechanics, including in foundational issues, as covered in Ballentine's Quantum ...