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48 results for variational quantum Monte Carlo

New quantum algorithm simplifies complex financial derivatives pricing.

problem Complex financial derivatives pricing with high dimensionality.
method Quantum-inspired variational algorithms combined with neural-network quantum states.
result Simplified pricing of European options with many correlated assets.

Quantum computing techniques applied to Monte Carlo simulations in finance.

problem Efficiently simulating quantum algorithms for financial modeling.
method Introduces quantum computing basics, amplitude estimation, and Grover's algorithm for unstructured search.
result Demonstrates quantum approaches to Monte Carlo integration and counting in finance.

Quantum computing offers a quadratic speedup for estimating non-linear functionals.

problem Estimating non-linear functionals of probability distributions.
method Proposes a quantum-inside-quantum Monte Carlo algorithm for a broad class of non-linear estimation problems.
result Achieves a quadratic speedup for non-linear estimation problems, including nested conditional expectations and stochastic optimization.

Recommender systems play an essential role in the modern business world. They recommend favorable items like books, movies, and search queries to users based on their past preferences. Applying similar ideas and techniques to Monte Carlo simulations of physical systems boosts their efficiency without sacrificing accura…

2016-12-06abs ↗pdf ↗

Deep learning wave function improves quantum chemistry calculations.

problem Solving the electronic Schrödinger equation for complex molecules is computationally expensive.
method PauliNet, a deep learning wave function ansatz that incorporates physics and is trained with VMC.
result PauliNet achieves nearly exact solutions and outperforms other methods for various molecules.

New method combines Monte Carlo and tensor networks for solving complex equations.

problem Solving high-dimensional partial differential equations efficiently.
method Uses Monte Carlo simulations and tensor train sketching for updates and re-estimations.
result Demonstrates versatility and efficacy in solving specific equations.

Quantum algorithm reduces qubit usage for Monte Carlo simulations.

problem High qubit requirements for Monte Carlo simulations on quantum computers.
method Use of pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) on a quantum circuit.
result Significant reduction in qubit usage without sacrificing quantum speed.

Quantum state preparation framework speeds up basket option pricing.

problem Limited practical benefit of quantum amplitude estimation due to state-preparation depth.
method Structure-aware tensor-train rank-based variational state preparation.
result State-preparation depth scaling replaced with linear scaling, maintaining low basket-pricing errors.

Quantum machine learning solves high-dimensional PDEs with lower variance and improved accuracy.

problem Approximating solutions to high-dimensional parabolic PDEs.
method Pure Variational Quantum Circuit (VQC) for BSDE approximation, using temporal discretization and Monte Carlo simulation.
result VQC achieves lower variance and improved accuracy in most cases, particularly in highly nonlinear regimes.

Quantum computing improves Monte Carlo option pricing for complex derivatives.

problem Complex financial derivatives require extensive computations in high-dimensional spaces.
method Developed a quantum algorithm for simulating many potential asset paths in parallel.
result Quantum algorithm provides highly accurate option pricing and risk analysis.

Quantum speedup for Monte Carlo integration reduces integrand calls.

problem Reducing the number of calls to the integrand subroutine in high-dimensional Monte Carlo integration.
method Combining nested quantum amplitude estimation with pseudorandom numbers for separable integrands.
result Significant reduction in the number of integrand calls for high-dimensional integration.

Quantum Monte Carlo speeds up option pricing for complex payoff functions.

problem Efficiently pricing options with complex payoff functions using quantum computing.
method Developed a quantum Monte Carlo algorithm for multidimensional Black-Scholes PDEs.
result Proved polynomial computational complexity and speed-up over classical methods.

Quantum circuit optimization speeds up financial derivatives pricing.

problem Efficiently pricing financial derivatives on quantum computers.
method Pretraining conditional parameterized circuits for state-dependent functions.
result Quantum circuit implementation of derivatives' payoff function is more efficient.

Machine learning classifies phases of spin models using improved correlation configurations.

problem Classifying phases of spin models using machine learning.
method Improved correlation configuration estimator applied to machine learning.
result Classifies Berezinskii-Kosterlitz-Thouless transition in quantum XY model.

New insights into variational inference using Monte Carlo estimates.

problem Improving variational bounds in latent variable models.
method Analyzing properties of Monte Carlo estimates and their impact on variational gaps.
result Negative correlation reduces variational gaps, contrary to intuition.

Quantum computing speeds up CDO pricing models.

problem Efficiently pricing complex financial products like CDOs.
method Implemented quantum circuits for Gaussian and Normal Inverse Gaussian copula models, using quantum amplitude estimation.
result Quantum computing can significantly speed up CDO pricing compared to Monte Carlo simulations.

Quantum computing promises faster insurance contract valuation.

problem Computational intensity of insurance contract valuation.
method Investigation of quantum computing's applicability for insurance contracts using Amplitude Estimation.
result Quantum computing can significantly speed up insurance contract valuation.

Quantum algorithms speed up derivative pricing beyond Black-Scholes models.

problem Quantum speedups for derivative pricing beyond Black-Scholes models.
method Utilizing fast-forwardability and quantum Milstein sampler for non-GBM models, and improved numerical integration for GBM and CIR models.
result Quadratic speedups for derivative pricing in practical models like CIR and Heston's model.

Variational autoencoders (VAEs) are powerful generative models with the salient ability to perform inference. Here, we introduce a quantum variational autoencoder (QVAE): a VAE whose latent generative process is implemented as a quantum Boltzmann machine (QBM). We show that our model can be trained end-to-end by maximi…

2018-02-15abs ↗pdf ↗

This paper develops scalable control variates for Monte Carlo methods using stochastic optimization.

problem Reducing variance in Monte Carlo estimators for large-scale problems.
method Control variates based on Stein operators, optimized through stochastic optimization.
result Novel theoretical results and empirical validations show effective variance reduction.

The paper explores how control variates can reduce variance in Monte Carlo simulations, especially for Sobolev functions.

problem Efficiency of control variates in reducing variance for Monte Carlo simulations.
method Study of a specific quadrature rule using nonparametric regression-adjusted control variates.
result A specific quadrature rule can improve the Monte Carlo rate and achieve the minimax optimal rate under sufficient smoothness assumptions.

Quantum algorithm speeds up nested expectation estimation by nearly quadratically.

problem Estimating repeatedly nested expectations with quantum computing.
method Proposes a quantum algorithm achieving nearly quadratic speedup over classical methods.
result Achieves nearly quadratic speedup for RNEs, up to logarithmic factors.

Quantum methods model uncertain volatility in financial markets.

problem Modeling financial asset prices with uncertain volatility.
method Quantum stochastic calculus with unitary and non-unitary time evolution.
result Different volatility levels encoded in quantum states, leading to varied market price evolutions.

Quantum MC simulations generate financial risk distributions efficiently.

problem High computational cost in traditional Monte Carlo simulations.
method Integrates quantum amplitude estimation with stochastic models for equity, rate, and credit risk factors.
result Quantum advantage in scenario generation for financial risk analytics.

Quantum computer method for pricing lookback options with jumps.

problem Pricing lookback options with discrete monitoring and jump conditions.
method Variational Quantum Imaginary Time Evolution (VarQITE) method to solve non-Hermitian Schrodinger equation.
result Quantum algorithm can handle jump conditions in lookback options pricing.