Ananth P. Kaushik
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View article: A Non-Variational Quantum Approach to the Job Shop Scheduling Problem
A Non-Variational Quantum Approach to the Job Shop Scheduling Problem Open
Quantum heuristics offer a potential advantage for combinatorial optimization but are constrained by near-term hardware limitations. We introduce Iterative-QAOA, a variant of QAOA designed to mitigate these constraints. The algorithm combi…
View article: Potential and Challenges of Moringa Oleifera Cultivation in Uttar Pradesh: A Path to Enhanced Nutritional Security
Potential and Challenges of Moringa Oleifera Cultivation in Uttar Pradesh: A Path to Enhanced Nutritional Security Open
Moringa oleifera, or the drumstick tree, is rapidly becoming a significant agricultural asset in Uttar Pradesh, India, driven by its exceptional nutritional profile and therapeutic properties. Research conducted in key regions like Prayagr…
View article: Guided sampling ansätzes for variational quantum computing
Guided sampling ansätzes for variational quantum computing Open
Quantum computing is a promising technology because of the ability of quantum computers to process vector spaces with dimensions that increase exponentially with the simulated system size. Extracting the solution, however, is challenging a…
View article: Pathfinding Quantum Simulations of Neutrinoless Double-$β$ Decay
Pathfinding Quantum Simulations of Neutrinoless Double-$β$ Decay Open
We present results from co-designed quantum simulations of the neutrinoless double-$β$ decay of a simple nucleus in 1+1D quantum chromodynamics using IonQ's Forte-generation trapped-ion quantum computers. Electrons, neutrinos, and up and d…
View article: Simulating the flight gate assignment problem on a trapped ion quantum computer
Simulating the flight gate assignment problem on a trapped ion quantum computer Open
We study the flight gate assignment problem on IonQ's Aria trapped ion quantum computer using the variational quantum eigensolver. Utilizing the conditional value at risk as an aggregation function, we demonstrate that current trapped ion …
View article: Quantum and Classical Combinatorial Optimizations Applied to Lattice-Based Factorization
Quantum and Classical Combinatorial Optimizations Applied to Lattice-Based Factorization Open
The availability of working quantum computers has led to several proposals and claims of quantum advantage. In 2023, this has included claims that quantum computers can successfully factor large integers, by optimizing the search for nearb…
View article: Material Modeling in Semiconductor Process Applications
Material Modeling in Semiconductor Process Applications Open
During the past decade, significant progress has been achieved in the application of material modeling to aid technology development in semiconductor manufacturing companies such as Intel. In this paper, we review examples of applications …
View article: Effect of strain, thickness, and local surface environment on electron transport properties of oxygen-terminated copper thin films
Effect of strain, thickness, and local surface environment on electron transport properties of oxygen-terminated copper thin films Open
Electron transport is studied in surface oxidized single-crystal copper thin\nfilms with a thickness of up to 5.6 nm by applying density functional theory\nand density functional tight binding methods to determine electron transport\nprope…
View article: Electron transport properties of sub-3-nm diameter copper nanowires
Electron transport properties of sub-3-nm diameter copper nanowires Open
Density functional theory and density functional tight-binding are applied to model electron transport in copper nanowires of approximately 1 nm and 3 nm diameters with varying crystal orientation and surface termination. The copper nanowi…
View article: Electron transport properties of sub-3-nm diameter copper nanowires
Electron transport properties of sub-3-nm diameter copper nanowires Open
Density functional theory and density functional tight-binding are applied to\nmodel electron transport in copper nanowires of approximately 1 nm and 3 nm\ndiameters with varying crystal orientation and surface termination. The copper\nnan…