Quantum Computing with a purpose – how do we decide when a solution path is beneficial?

Abstract: To prove useful, quantum computing needs to outperform classical algorithms on practically relevant applications. With the simultaneous advances in hardware, theory, software and applications driven by a highly diverse and interdisciplinary research community, it is easy to lose track of this ultimate goal. In this seminar, we discuss how application-driven research can help bridge the gap between the technology and its end users. Topics include the interplay of the classical and quantum parts of a full solution pipeline, how to build towards abstraction layers, and an in-depth discussion of arxiv.org/abs/2503.14696 highlighting a central obstacle in the application of variational algorithms in the context of near-term quantum computing.

quantum physics

Audience: researchers in the topic

Quantum Spain