arXiv:2307.05157 · Europhysics Letters (EPL)

Quantum computing for fluids: Where do we stand?

Sauro Succi A, W. Itani, Katepalli R. Sreenivasan, R. Steijl

Published Sep 27, 2023• 67 citations

Abstract

Abstract We present a pedagogical introduction to the current state of quantum computing algorithms for the simulation of classical fluids. Different strategies, along with their potential merits and liabilities, are discussed and commented on.

DOI: 10.1209/0295-5075/acfdc7

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