Quantum Computation of Stopping Power for Inertial Fusion Target Design

Explore a cutting-edge lecture on quantum computation's application to inertial fusion target design. Delve into the concept of stopping power and its crucial role in modeling inertial fusion implosions. Discover how fault-tolerant quantum computers can be utilized to calculate stopping power using first-quantized representation of electrons and projectiles. Examine the adaptation of electronic structure block encodings for estimating observables in non-Born-Oppenheimer dynamics of multiple particle species at finite temperature. Gain insights into the logical qubit requirements and Toffoli costs for computing stopping power in various projectile/target combinations relevant to inertial fusion experiments. Compare the computational demands of these quantum simulations to those of industrially significant molecules like FeMoco and P450.

Andrew Baczewski - Quantum computation of stopping power for inertial fusion target design