Feynman on quantum simulation - Rush to judgement

D. K. Ferry

doi:10.1166/jctn.2011.1775

Feynman on quantum simulation - Rush to judgement

D. K. Ferry

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Abstract

We reconsider Feynman's comments on the need for quantum computation in today's computing environment. Contrary to his assertions, we find that the degree of computational difficulty is quite similar in both quantum simulations and in classical simulations for a wide range of problems. The exception might well be in the dramatically expanded set of states necessary to handle the full electron-electron interaction.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	953-962
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience
Volume	8
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1166/jctn.2011.1775
State	Published - Jun 2011

Keywords

Computer simulation
Quantum simulation
Quantum theory

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Chemistry
General Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Computational Mathematics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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