From Schrödinger’s equation to the quantum search algorithm
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- 1 July 2001
- journal article
- Published by American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) in American Journal of Physics
- Vol. 69 (7) , 769-777
Abstract
The quantum search algorithm is a technique for searching N possibilities in only O(N) steps. Although the algorithm itself is widely known, not so well known is the series of steps that first led to it; these are quite different from any of the generally known forms of the algorithm. This paper describes these steps, which start by discretizing Schrödinger’s equation. This paper also provides a self-contained introduction to quantum computing algorithms from a new perspective.Keywords
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