# Hardware-efficient variational quantum eigensolver for small molecules and quantum magnets

@article{Kandala2017HardwareefficientVQ,
title={Hardware-efficient variational quantum eigensolver for small molecules and quantum magnets},
author={Abhinav Kandala and Antonio Mezzacapo and Kristan Temme and Maika Takita and Markus Brink and Jerry M. Chow and Jay M. Gambetta},
journal={Nature},
year={2017},
volume={549},
pages={242-246}
}
• Published 17 April 2017
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