Margolus–Levitin theorem

theorem that gives a fundamental limit on quantum computation: a quantum system of energy 𝐸 needs at least a time of ℎ/4𝐸 to go from one state to an orthogonal state
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Margolus–Levitin theorem

Summary

Margolus–Levitin theorem is a physical law[1]. It draws 12 Wikipedia views per month (physical_law category, ranking #93 of 113).[2]

Key Facts

  • Margolus–Levitin theorem's instance of is recorded as physical law[3].
  • Norman Margolus is named after Margolus–Levitin theorem[4].
  • Lev B. Levitin is named after Margolus–Levitin theorem[5].
  • Margolus–Levitin theorem's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/09925y[6].
  • Margolus–Levitin theorem's defining formula is recorded as t\ge\frac h{4E}[7].
  • Margolus–Levitin theorem's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[8].
  • Margolus–Levitin theorem's Microsoft Academic ID is recorded as 2781406532[9].
  • Margolus–Levitin theorem's in defining formula is recorded as h[10].
  • Margolus–Levitin theorem's in defining formula is recorded as E[11].
  • Margolus–Levitin theorem's in defining formula is recorded as t[12].

Why It Matters

Margolus–Levitin theorem draws 12 Wikipedia views per month (physical_law category, ranking #93 of 113).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[13]

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [13] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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