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SUMMARY:Aniruddha Bapat (University of Maryland\, College Park)   "Variational Quantum Optimization in the NISQ Era"
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACT:\n\nQuantum information science in the coming decade will likely be carried out on noisy devices consisting of ~100-1000 qubits that do not share full interconnectivity. In this so-called NISQ regime\, variational quantum algorithms\, which tackle a wide range of problems from areas such as combinatorial optimization\, quantum chemistry\, and high-energy physics\, provide a path to practical quantum advantage. In this talk\, I will present some of our recent work that explores the theory behind variational algorithms such as quantum annealing and quantum approximate approximation algorithm (QAOA) using tools from optimal control theory. Then\, I will discuss our work on finding the ground state of a critical Ising model on a trapped-ion quantum simulator\, and the underlying optimization strategy. Finally\, I will mention applications of our ideas and upcoming work.\n\nhttp://physics.lbl.gov/rpm/index.php/events/ \nIf you are looking to confirm if there is an event\, due to room reservation\, please go to RPM website for a list of all scheduled talks. \n──────────\nTroy Cortez is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://lbnl.zoom.us/j/93701922305 \nMeeting ID: 937 0192 2305\nOne tap mobile\n+16699006833\,\,93701922305# US (San Jose)\n+13462487799\,\,93701922305# US (Houston) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)\nMeeting ID: 937 0192 2305\nFind your local number: https://lbnl.zoom.us/u/abZEZ2imIY \nJoin by SIP\n93701922305@zoomcrc.com \nJoin by H.323\n162.255.37.11 (US West)\n162.255.36.11 (US East)\n115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai)\n115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad)\n213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands)\n213.244.140.110 (Germany)\n103.122.166.55 (Australia)\n64.211.144.160 (Brazil)\n69.174.57.160 (Canada)\n207.226.132.110 (Japan)\nMeeting ID: 937 0192 2305 \n──────────
URL:https://rpm.physics.lbl.gov/event/aniruddha-bapat-university-of-maryland-college-park-variational-quantum-optimization-in-the-nisq-era/
LOCATION:Zoom Talk\, 50A-5132\, Berkeley\, ca\, 94720
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