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This paper outlines the capabilities of neutral atom arrays as a versatile platform for both digital and analogue quantum simulation, specifically targeting complex problems in materials science and quantum chemistry. By leveraging large-scale programmable Hamiltonians and error-corrected logical qubits, this architecture offers distinct advantages for modeling topological phases and weighted graph optimization. The work underscores the growing maturity of neutral atom systems as a leading contender for practical quantum advantage in chemical simulation.
Neutral atom quantum computing for materials science and quantum chemistry
arXiv:2609.20464v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Neutral atom arrays have emerged as versatile platforms for performing both digital and analogue quantum computing and simulation, with demonstrations ranging from large-scale programmable Hamiltonians realising topological phases or weighted graph optimisation to error-corrected logical qubits with transverse gate operations. This paper provides a broad overview to the neutral atom platform, and the potential applications relevant to materials science and quantum chemistry.
Abstract:Neutral atom arrays have emerged as versatile platforms for performing both digital and analogue quantum computing and simulation, with demonstrations ranging from large-scale programmable Hamiltonians realising topological phases or weighted graph optimisation to error-corrected logical qubits with transverse gate operations. This paper provides a broad overview to the neutral atom platform, and the potential applications relevant to materials science and quantum chemistry.
Quantum Physics (quant-ph); Atomic Physics (physics.atom-ph)
arXiv:2609.20464 [quant-ph]
(or arXiv:2609.20464v1 [quant-ph] for this version)
https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2609.20464 Focus to learn more arXiv-issued DOI via DataCite (pending registration)
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