Variational Quantum Eigensolver

vair-ee-AY-shun-ul KWON-tum EYE-gun-sol-ver

ˌvɛər.i.ˈeɪ.ʃən.əl ˈkwɒn.təm ˈaɪ.ɡən.sɒl.vər

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vaireeAYshunulKWONtumEYEgunsolver

Dictionary meaning

A hybrid classical-quantum algorithm designed to find the lowest energy state of a quantum system, used in quantum chemistry and materials science simulations on near-term quantum devices.

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The variational quantum eigensolver is a key algorithm for near-term quantum computers.
Researchers used VQE to simulate molecular hydrogen on a quantum processor.

Synonyms: VQE

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