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Portfolio optimization is one of the most studied optimization problems at the intersection of quantum computing and finance. In this work, we develop the first quantum formulation for a portfolio optimization problem with higher-order…
For quantum computing (QC) to emerge as a practically indispensable computational tool, there is a need for quantum protocols with an end-to-end practical applications -- in this instance, fluid dynamics. We debut here a high performance…
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The thesis deals with Quantum Algorithms for solving Hard Constrained Optimization Problems. It shows how quantum computers can solve difficult everyday problems such as finding the best schedule for social workers or the path of a robot…
In the rapidly advancing domain of quantum optimization, the confluence of quantum algorithms such as Quantum Annealing (QA) and the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) with robust optimization methodologies presents a…
Classical optimization is a cornerstone of the success of variational quantum algorithms, which often require determining the derivatives of the cost function relative to variational parameters. The computation of the cost function and its…
Power flow calculation plays an important role in planning, operation, and control of the power system. The quantum HHL algorithm can achieve theoretical exponential speedup over classical algorithms on DC power flow calculation. Since the…
Quantum computing has shown promise for solving complex optimization problems in databases, such as join ordering and index selection. Prior work often submits formulated problems directly to black-box quantum or quantum-inspired solvers…