Quantum chemistry on a quantum computer: First steps and prospects

  • B. P. Lanyon
  • , J. D. Whitfield
  • , G. G. Gillett
  • , M. E. Goggin
  • , M. P. Almeida
  • , I. Kassal
  • , J. D. Biamonte
  • , M. Mohseni
  • , B. J. Powell
  • , M. Barbieri
  • , A. Aspuru-Guzik
  • , A. G. White

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Abstract

We use a photonic quantum computer to simulate the hydrogen molecule. This is the first experimental demonstration of efficient quantum chemistry, which promises to be a powerful new tool in biology, chemistry, and materials science.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationLaser Science, LS 2009
PublisherOptical Society of America
ISBN (Print)9781557528780
StatePublished - 2009
EventLaser Science, LS 2009 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: Oct 11 2009Oct 15 2009

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Other

OtherLaser Science, LS 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period10/11/0910/15/09

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Instrumentation
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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