11-860 — Advanced Topics: Quantum Computing Lab — Spring Semester 2020

March 30 & April 1 / Week 10

VQE and QAOA

Before Class

Read papers Watch Eddie Farhi lecture

Summary

VQE and QAOA are amazing algorithms that are resilient to quantum error. They do not require error correction and might be the key to quantum advantage in the NISQ era.

Notes

• Reminder to bring computer to class.
• Guest Lecturer: Jason Larkin, Quantum Lead Researcher at SEI