Concept record · edition 0.1.0
Quantum simulation
What the term means here
Using a controllable quantum system to model another quantum system or its dynamics.
Why it matters
It is a core scientific motivation for quantum computation, especially for chemistry and materials.
Related claims · 1
Sources used here
primary paper · verified
Simulating physics with computers
Richard P. Feynman · 1982
Foundational source for quantum simulation as a motivation for quantum computation.
Source record →authoritative report · verified
Quantum Information Science and Technology Roadmap
U.S. Department of Energy · 2024
Authoritative systems-level account of hardware, algorithms, error correction, and applications.
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