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Researchers developed a generalized quantum computational spectroscopy method that uses quantum computers to study complex systems that are difficult to model with conventional machines. <\/p>\n
The method uses an ancilla-assisted Hadamard test to examine static, time-changing and environmentally affected systems, including parity-time symmetry breaking and topological holonomy. <\/p>\n
The approach could support research in physics, chemistry and materials science, with potential applications in molecular engineering, drug design and advanced materials.<\/p>\n
Image: Photo by Compagnons<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n PRESS RELEASE \u2014 Scientists could have a new way to explore the hidden\u00a0behaviour\u00a0of matter, thanks to research involving Queen Mary University<\/a> of London that uses a quantum computer to carry out a new form of computational spectroscopy.\u00a0<\/p>\n Spectroscopy is an important scientific technique used to understand the properties of matter. By\u00a0analysing\u00a0how materials and molecules respond to energy or light, researchers can gain insights into their structure and\u00a0behaviour. Computational approaches can complement these experiments by allowing scientists to investigate and predict properties using theoretical models and simulations.\u00a0<\/p>\n