System-Bath Interaction Models for Quantum Ground- and Thermal-State Preparation

Explore dissipative quantum algorithms for preparing thermal and ground states of physical and chemical Hamiltonians in this 39-minute conference talk. Begin with an overview of the popular Lindblad dynamics approach that has gained significant traction in recent years for quantum state preparation. Discover a more implementation-friendly framework rooted in system–bath interaction models that provides rigorous complexity guarantees for thermal and ground-state preparation. Learn about new theoretical results that extend understanding of system–bath interactions beyond previously established knowledge. Gain insights into fundamental algorithmic primitives with broad applications in quantum many-body physics, quantum chemistry, and materials science. Understand how these dissipative quantum algorithms address one of the core challenges in quantum computation and simulation.