Variational Quantum Eigensolvers with Quantum Gaussian Filters for solving ground-state problems in quantum many-body systems
Abstract: We present a novel quantum algorithm for approximating the ground-state in quantum many-body systems, particularly suited for Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) devices. Our approach integrates Variational Quantum Eigensolvers (VQE) with Quantum Gaussian Filters (QGF), utilizing an iterative methodology that discretizes the application of the QGF operator into small, optimized steps through VQE. Demonstrated on the Transverse Field Ising models, our method shows improved convergence speed and accuracy, particularly under noisy conditions, compared to conventional VQE methods. This advancement highlights the potential of our algorithm in effectively addressing complex quantum simulations, marking a significant stride in quantum computing applications within the NISQ era.
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