Entanglement and adiabatic quantum computation

Author: Ahrensmeier D  

Publisher: NRC Research Press

ISSN: 1208-6045

Source: Canadian Journal of Physics, Vol.84, Iss.6-7, 2006-01, pp. : 645-651

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Abstract

Adiabatic quantum computation provides an alternative approach to quantum computation using a time-dependent Hamiltonian. The time evolution of entanglement during the adiabatic quantum search algorithm is studied, and its relevance as a resource is discussed.PACS Nos.: 03.67.–a, 03.67.Lx, 03.67.MnLe calcul quantique adiabatique fournit une option au calcul quantique utilisant un Hamiltonien dépendant du temps. Nous étudions l'évolution temporelle de l'intrication durant l'algorithme de recherche quantique adiabatique et évaluons sa pertinence en tant que source.[Traduit par la Rédaction]