🎯 QAOA - Quantum Optimization
Master the quantum algorithm for solving hard combinatorial optimization problems
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The Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) is a hybrid quantum-classical algorithm designed to find approximate solutions to combinatorial optimization problems. It alternates between problem-specific and mixing operators to explore the solution space efficiently.
⚡ The Core Idea
QAOA encodes optimization problems into a quantum Hamiltonian, then applies alternating layers of operators parameterized by angles (γ, β). Classical optimization tunes these parameters to maximize solution quality—achieving quantum speedup for NP-hard problems.
🌟 Why QAOA Matters
- •Near-Term Ready: Shallow circuits suitable for NISQ devices
- •Universal Framework: Applies to wide range of optimization problems
- •Provable Guarantees: Performance improves with circuit depth
- •Practical Applications: Logistics, finance, machine learning, drug design
🎯 Key Concepts
Alternating Operators
Problem Hamiltonian U(γ) and mixer U(β) applied in layers
Variational Parameters
Angles (γ, β) optimized classically to maximize objective
Quantum Interference
Amplifies probability of good solutions through superposition
Measurement Statistics
Most probable outcomes correspond to near-optimal solutions