Adiabatic and Counterdiabatic Quantum Computing with Dr. Ieva Čepaitė

In this episode of The New Quantum Era, Kevin Rowney and Sebastian Hassinger are joined by Dr. Ieva Čepaitė to delve into the nuanced world of quantum physics and computation. Dr. Čepaitė discusses her journey into quantum computing and her work on counterdiabatic methods used to optimize the control of many body quantum states. She provides an overview of the landscape of new algorithms available within the field. She points out the importance of understanding the hardware to implement a quantum algorithm effectively. The focus then shifts to a discussion on adiabatic and counterdiabatic systems, providing a detailed understanding of both methods. The conversation concludes with a speculative take on future breakthroughs that could emerge with respect to quantum algorithms.00:31 Introduction and Overview of the Interview02:43 Dr. Čepaitė's Journey into Quantum Computing05:23 Dr. Čepaitė's Diverse Experience in Quantum Computing09:37 The Challenges and Opportunities in Quantum Computing11:50 Understanding Adiabatic and Counterdiabatic Systems15:15 The Potential of Counterdiabatic Techniques in Quantum Computing25:49 The Future of Quantum Algorithms32:55 The Role of Quantum Machine Learning35:48 Closing Remarks and Reflections