A team of students from Alperton Community School along with Orbyts Fellow Robert Banks from UCL delved into the complex topic of quantum computing. Their focus was on a specific quantum algorithm, called continuous-time quantum walks.

The team aimed to optimise the quantum walk for a particular problem known as max-cut. This problem involves finding the best way to divide a network into two groups, with applications in various fields like computer science and biology.

By carefully tuning the parameters of the quantum walk algorithm, the researchers discovered that the performance of the quantum walk was not limited by how the walk was performed. Their findings represent a novel contribution towards understanding continuous-time quantum walks.

By deepening our understanding of continuous-time quantum walks, they have opened up new possibilities for further algorithmic development. This might one day lead to solving complex problems that would be computationally challenging for classical computers. This research exemplifies the power of young minds in driving innovation in the cutting-edge field of quantum science.