What Is Adiabatic Quantum Computing (AQC)?

Introduction to Quantum Computing

Adiabatic Quantum Computing

Originally, adiabatic quantum computing (AQC) was an set of procedures or an approach to solving optimization problems using a quantum computer.  AQC is a model that states the problem of finding the solution of a computational problem into the problem of obtaining the lowest energy eigenstate of a specified Hamiltonian. 

Adiabatic: occurring without loss or gain of heat

"Thus, adiabatic quantum computing is an all-purpose approach to solving combinatorial optimization problems, or generally for finding the minimum of an objective function, using a quantum computer."  

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