Calculate qubit states with Schrodinger's equation

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Summary:: How to calculate qubit states with the Schrodinger eq

I'm writing something about the relation between quantum computers and the Schrodinger equation. One of the requirements is there has to be an experiment. So I thought I could measure some qubits that have results and then do the same but theoretically with the Schrodinger equation. So that I can say Qubits are theoretically explainable with Schrodinger eq.

Any ideas on how I could/should do it with the Schrodinger equation?

Plus is there any QFT or QED involved in the relation on a deep level? Just curious.
 
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The Schrodinger equation is used to calculate the expected behavior of quantum systems. For a single qubit, this equation can be written as: i\hbar\frac{\partial}{\partial t}\Psi(x,t) = \hat{H}\Psi(x,t)where $\hbar$ is the reduced Planck constant, $\Psi(x,t)$ is the wavefunction of the qubit, and $\hat{H}$ is the Hamiltonian operator of the qubit. By solving the Schrodinger equation, the wavefunction of the qubit can be determined at any given instance in time. To calculate the actual state of the qubit, the wavefunction must be evaluated at the measurement point. To answer your question about QFT and QED, these theories are used to more accurately describe the behavior of quantum systems. In particular, the quantum electrodynamical approach is used to calculate the interaction between electromagnetic fields and matter on the subatomic level. This approach is necessary to analyze the behavior of qubits in more detail.
 
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