Quantum Computing for Theoretical Nuclear Physics, A White Paper prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Nuclear Physics
- Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
- Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI (United States)
- Inst. for Nuclear Theory, Seattle, WA (United States)
- California Institute of Technology (CalTech), Pasadena, CA (United States)
- Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- Microsoft, Seattle, WA (United States)
Tremendous excitement exists among quantum computing enthusiasts as we witness the rapid evolution of quantum computing devices toward early practical implementation. Importantly, algorithm developments suggest that qubit devices have the potential to solve quantum many-body and quantum field theory problems of relevance to various research directions within the Department of Energy Office of Science and National Science Foundation. While exascale platforms represent the current horizon of excellence in computing, quantum computing provides the technology that lies beyond this horizon and opens the door to new vistas of theoretical endeavor. During a recent workshop at the Institute for Nuclear Theory, a group of 39 scientists from academia, government, national laboratories, and industry gathered to discuss the future of quantum computing for nuclear physics. Researchers described the basic scientific challenges in quantum chromodynamics and quantum many-body problems that could be addressed utilizing the power of quantum computing in the future. The group also discussed mechanisms for developing quantum-computing algorithms specifically for nuclear physics applications. This White Paper provides a synopsis of the workshop discussions, and suggests possible activities that might be supported as part of a vibrant pilot program of nuclear physics research in this area.
- Research Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC) (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), Nuclear Physics (NP)
- OSTI ID:
- 1631143
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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