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The Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE): A Quantum-Classical Hybrid Approach for Computational Physics and Quantum Simulation.

Anand Thipperudra, Randeep Singh, Shambhulinga Aralekallu

Published Jan 1, 2025• 0 citations
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10.2139/ssrn.5750823

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