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Joint IQIM/AWS Seminar Series

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Annenberg 105
Lower bounding the description complexity of quantum states
Chinmay Nirkhe, IBM Quantum,

Abstract: Quantum states wear many hats in quantum information: they simultaneously generalize distributions from classical complexity theory, describe quantum mechanical phenomena, and capture the complexity of quantum computation. This myriad of roles makes understanding the complexity of quantum states a central question in quantum complexity theory. In this talk, we will explore the complexity of classically describing physically relevant quantum states. In particular, we will discuss the complexity of ground states and low-energy states of local Hamiltonians. This talk is based on recent progress on the NLTS problem [1], QCMA vs QMA [2], and search-to-decision for QMA [3].

[1] NLTS Hamiltonians from good quantum codes. A. Anshu, N. Breuckmann, and C. Nirkhe.

[2] A classical oracle separation between QMA and QCMA. A. Natarajan and C. Nirkhe.

[3] Quantum search-to-decision and the state synthesis problem. S. Irani, A. Natarajan, C. Nirkhe, S. Rao, and H. Yuen.

Attendees joining in person must demonstrate that they comply with Caltech's vaccination requirements (present Caltech ID or AWS ID or vaccination and booster confirmation).

For more information, please contact Marcia Brown by phone at 626-395-4013 or by email at [email protected].