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Financial Modeling Using Quantum Computing

By : Anshul Saxena, Javier Mancilla, Iraitz Montalban, Christophe Pere
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Book Image

Financial Modeling Using Quantum Computing

5 (1)
By: Anshul Saxena, Javier Mancilla, Iraitz Montalban, Christophe Pere

Overview of this book

Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize the computing paradigm. By integrating quantum algorithms with artificial intelligence and machine learning, we can harness the power of qubits to deliver comprehensive and optimized solutions for intricate financial problems. This book offers step-by-step guidance on using various quantum algorithm frameworks within a Python environment, enabling you to tackle business challenges in finance. With the use of contrasting solutions from well-known Python libraries with quantum algorithms, you’ll discover the advantages of the quantum approach. Focusing on clarity, the authors expertly present complex quantum algorithms in a straightforward, yet comprehensive way. Throughout the book, you'll become adept at working with simple programs illustrating quantum computing principles. Gradually, you'll progress to more sophisticated programs and algorithms that harness the full power of quantum computing. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to design, implement and run your own quantum computing programs to turbocharge your financial modelling.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
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Part 1: Basic Applications of Quantum Computing in Finance
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Part 2: Advanced Applications of Quantum Computing in Finance
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Part 3: Upcoming Quantum Scenario

Summary

  • The foundational quantum computing algorithms have already demonstrated the potential benefits of this new computational paradigm, provided that a specific set of hardware capable of harnessing the advantages of the physical approach is available.
  • There is an interesting variety of options regarding quantum and hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for solving problems related to machine learning, optimization, and simulation. Most have documentation and open source code available to reduce the learning curve for new adopters.
  • Quantum computers are a reality since anyone who needs to can access them and start the process of research and discovery toward a potential solution. Also, if there is commercial interest, multiple cloud services provide access to several quantum technologies that can be explored in parallel with high computational power to run quantum simulators.