Post, September 19, 2020 • We provide an overview of variational quantum algorithms (VQAs) from the perspective of quantum optimal control (QOC). We integrate both fields in a common framework that enables identification of several QOC-inspired avenues for improving VQA performance on near-term quantum hardware. VQAs present some of the most promising applications of near-term...
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