Glossary
Ansatz
by Frank Zickert
An Ansatz is a chosen form or structure of a quantum state (often parameterized) used as a starting point for algorithms like the Variational Quantum Eigensolver. It defines how qubits are entangled and rotated, and its parameters are optimized to approximate the solution to a problem. The quality of the Ansatz directly affects the accuracy and efficiency of the computation.