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Chemistry
Enrollment in this course is by invitation only
An advanced course that focuses on the Variational Quantum Eigensolver algorithm, and how to apply it to quantum chemistry problems.
About this course
Designed for computational scientists, this course explores implementing the Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE) in quantum chemistry. Learn about the essential components of VQE, and how to apply the algorithm to calculate the ground state energy of a hydrogen molecule.
Prerequisites
To succeed in this course, you should ideally first complete the Quantum technical foundations course or understand these prerequisites.
- Basic linear algebra: Solve systems of equations with matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, linear transformations, and tensor products.
- Python: Write and maintain reliable code and familiarity with Numpy or data-science packages.
- Basic concepts in quantum mechanics: Dirac notation, wavefunction, Hamiltonian, Fock space, Hilbert space, second quantization, symmetry groups, and fermionic operators.
Technical requirements
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