Researchers optimize simulations of molecules on quantum computers
Briefly

Recent research highlights advancements in quantum computing, achieving faster operations with fewer gates, crucial for minimizing error rates linked to time and complexity. This method was applied to study Mn4O5Ca, a molecule essential for photosynthesis, revealing insights into its electronic states and absorption/emission spectra. While current quantum computers face challenges due to high error rates, the promising efficiency of the operations suggests viability with reduced error rates, paving the way for future explorations of complex quantum systems and algorithms.
The algorithm is especially promising for near-term devices having favorable resource requirements quantified by the number of snapshots (sample complexity) and maximum evolution time (coherence) required for accurate spectral computation.
The net result is a much faster operation involving far fewer gates, which is critical as errors in quantum hardware increase with time and operations.
Read at Ars Technica
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