Quantum simulation typically involves using quantum computers or quantum algorithms to model quantum systems. The core idea is to leverage quantum bits, or qubits, which can exist in multiple states simultaneously, allowing for the simultaneous exploration of many possible configurations of a quantum system. This is in stark contrast to classical bits, which can only be in one state at a time. By harnessing the principles of superposition and entanglement, quantum simulations can solve problems that are intractable for classical computers.
