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Spiers Memorial Lecture: Quantum chemistry, classical heuristics, and quantum advantage
1Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California, USA.
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|September 11, 2024
Summary
This study explores quantum chemistry problems and classical heuristic methods. It conjectures classical complexity and highlights quantum advantage opportunities for quantum chemists and information theorists.
Area of Science:
- Quantum Chemistry
- Quantum Information Theory
Background:
- Classical heuristic methods are widely used for quantum chemistry problems.
- Understanding the classical complexity is crucial for identifying quantum advantage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe quantum chemistry problems and classical heuristic approaches.
- To conjecture the classical complexity of quantum chemistry.
- To identify opportunities for quantum advantage.
Main Methods:
- Summarizing the domain of quantum chemistry problems.
- Detailing chemical intuition applied in classical methods.
- Formulating a classical heuristic cost conjecture.
Main Results:
- A conjectured form of the classical complexity for quantum chemistry problems is presented.
- Opportunities for achieving quantum advantage are outlined.
Conclusions:
- The study aims to stimulate future analysis by providing concrete statements on quantum chemistry complexity and heuristic methods.
- Bridging quantum chemistry and quantum information theory is essential for advancing the field.
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