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Diamond-shaped quantum circuit for real-time quantum dynamics in one dimension

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Publication Date2024-12-26
JournalPhysical Review Research
AuthorsShohei Miyakoshi, Takanori Sugimoto, Tomonori Shirakawa, Seiji Yunoki, Hiroshi Ueda
InstitutionsAdvanced Science Research Center, RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing
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Diamond-Shaped Quantum Circuits: Material Requirements for Next-Generation Quantum Processors

Section titled “Diamond-Shaped Quantum Circuits: Material Requirements for Next-Generation Quantum Processors”

This technical analysis of the research paper, “Diamond-shaped quantum circuit for real-time quantum dynamics in one dimension,” highlights a breakthrough in variational quantum circuit (VQC) design that significantly improves the simulation of highly entangled quantum states. The findings directly inform the material requirements for building scalable, high-fidelity quantum processors, a domain where 6CCVD’s Single Crystal Diamond (SCD) substrates are essential.

  • Circuit Innovation: The diamond-shaped quantum circuit ansatz, composed solely of two-qubit gates, demonstrates superior fidelity and compressibility compared to traditional sequential-type circuits.
  • Performance: The diamond circuit accurately represents long-time quantum dynamics (e.g., the transverse-field Ising model) and achieves extremely low infidelity (approaching 10-14 in ideal cases).
  • Entanglement Scaling: Crucially, the diamond circuit follows the entropic volume law, a necessary condition for representing the highly entangled quantum many-body states generated during long-time evolution.
  • NISQ Advantage: By requiring fewer total two-qubit gates than sequential counterparts, this architecture minimizes circuit depth and reduces noise accumulation, making it highly suitable for Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) devices.
  • Material Imperative: Implementing these high-fidelity, complex circuits requires ultra-pure, low-defect solid-state qubit platforms, making Optical Grade Single Crystal Diamond (SCD) the material of choice for hosting qubits (e.g., NV or SiV centers).
  • 6CCVD Value Proposition: 6CCVD provides the necessary large-area, highly polished SCD substrates and custom metalization services required to fabricate and scale these advanced diamond-shaped quantum processors.

The following hard data points were extracted from the numerical simulations and theoretical analysis of the quantum circuit performance:

ParameterValueUnitContext
System Size (L)11, 16Qubits1D Quantum Ising Chain
Time Step (JΔt)0.01JUsed for second-order Trotter decomposition
Infidelity Target (Δa)10-14DimensionlessAbsolute convergence threshold for optimization
Relative Convergence (Δr)10-4DimensionlessRelative convergence threshold
Maximum Sweep Updates (Wmax)104 to 105IterationsOptimization limit for circuit parameters
Gate Size (l) for Perfect Expressivityl > [L/2] + 1QubitsE.g., l=6 for L=11, l=9 for L=16
Maximum Evolution Time (t*)~5JtTime before infidelity exceeds 10-2 (for L=11, l=6)
Compression Ratio (L=11)35.6RatioReduction in independent real parameters achieved by the diamond circuit compared to the perfect expressivity circuit.
Diamond Circuit Infidelity (h=0, Jt ≄ 3)~500x SmallerRatioCompared to three-layer sequential circuit (L=11)

The research employed a combination of theoretical modeling and numerical optimization techniques to evaluate the efficiency of different quantum circuit architectures:

  1. Model Definition: The system dynamics were governed by the 1D quantum Ising model, including both transverse ($g$) and longitudinal ($h$) magnetic fields, focusing on global quench dynamics.
  2. Time Evolution Implementation: Real-time evolution of the quantum state $|\Psi(t)\rangle = e^{-i\hat{H}t}|\Phi\rangle$ was approximated using a second-order Trotter decomposition of the time evolution operator $\hat{V}(\Delta t)$.
  3. Circuit AnsÀtze Comparison: Two primary circuit types were analyzed:
    • Sequential-Type Quantum Circuits (STQC), consisting of stacked layers of $l$-qubit gates.
    • Diamond-Shaped Quantum Circuits (DSQC), a sparse approximation composed exclusively of nearest-neighbor two-qubit gates.
  4. Optimization Algorithm: A variational approach, based on the Quantum-Circuit Encoding (QCE) algorithm, was used to iteratively optimize the internal parameters of the circuit ($\hat{C}{t}$) to maximize the fidelity $F{t} = |\langle\Psi(t)|\hat{C}_{t}|\Phi\rangle|^{2}$ with the numerically exact state.
  5. Performance Metrics: Circuit efficiency was quantified using:
    • Infidelity ($1 - F_{t}$): Measures the deviation from the exact time-evolved state.
    • Von Neumann Entropy ($S_{t}$): Measures the entanglement structure and adherence to the entropic volume law.

The successful implementation of highly efficient quantum circuit architectures, such as the diamond-shaped ansatz, is fundamentally dependent on the quality and scalability of the underlying physical platform. 6CCVD specializes in providing the MPCVD diamond materials necessary to meet the stringent requirements of next-generation quantum processors, particularly those based on solid-state qubits (e.g., NV, SiV, or other color centers).

Research Requirement6CCVD Material SolutionCustomization Potential & Sales Driver
Ultra-Low Noise Qubit HostOptical Grade Single Crystal Diamond (SCD)SCD provides the highest purity (Type IIa) and lowest defect density, crucial for achieving the long coherence times ($T_{2}$) necessary to maintain the high fidelity (infidelity < 10-14) demonstrated by the diamond circuit over long evolution times ($Jt$).
Large-Scale Circuit FabricationCustom Dimensions & Large Wafers6CCVD offers SCD and PCD plates/wafers up to 125mm in diameter. This capability is essential for scaling the 1D chain (L=16) into larger, practical 2D diamond circuit arrays.
Surface Quality for Gate ControlUltra-Smooth Polishing (Ra < 1nm)Qubit control and gate operations are highly sensitive to surface defects. 6CCVD guarantees SCD surface roughness Ra < 1nm, minimizing surface noise and decoherence, which is critical for implementing nearest-neighbor two-qubit gates.
Integrated Control ElectronicsCustom Metalization ServicesThe implementation of two-qubit gates requires precise control fields. 6CCVD offers in-house metalization (Au, Pt, Pd, Ti, W, Cu) for integrating control electrodes directly onto the diamond substrate, streamlining the fabrication of the complex diamond circuit geometry.
Specialized Material NeedsBoron-Doped Diamond (BDD)Available for applications requiring conductive diamond layers, such as integrated thermal management or electrochemical sensing components within the quantum control system.
Thickness ControlSCD/PCD Thickness (0.1”m - 500”m)Precise control over active layer thickness is vital for optimizing qubit depth and coupling efficiency, a capability 6CCVD offers across its SCD and PCD product lines.

The complexity of optimizing Variational Quantum Circuits (VQC) for real-time dynamics necessitates a deep understanding of both circuit theory and material science. 6CCVD’s in-house PhD team specializes in material selection and optimization for quantum applications. We provide expert consultation to researchers and engineers working on similar nonequilibrium quantum dynamics projects, ensuring that the chosen diamond substrate maximizes qubit performance and circuit stability.

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View Original Abstract

In recent years, quantum computing has evolved as an exciting frontier, with the development of numerous algorithms dedicated to constructing quantum circuits that adeptly represent quantum many-body states. However, this domain remains in its early stages and requires further refinement to better understand the effective construction of highly entangled quantum states within quantum circuits. Here, we demonstrate that quantum many-body states can be universally represented using a quantum circuit comprising multiqubit gates. Furthermore, we evaluate the efficiency of a quantum circuit constructed with two-qubit gates in quench dynamics for the transverse-field Ising model. In this specific model, despite the initial state being classical without entanglement, it undergoes long-time evolution, eventually leading to a highly entangled quantum state. Our results reveal that a diamond-shaped quantum circuit, designed to approximate the multiqubit gate-based quantum circuit, remarkably excels in accurately representing the long-time dynamics of the system. Moreover, the diamond-shaped circuit follows the volume law behavior in entanglement entropy, offering a significant advantage over alternative quantum circuit constructions employing two-qubit gates. Published by the American Physical Society 2024