Common Resonator Quantum Gates With Adiabatic Sweep Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current quantum computing technologies face challenges in accurately controlling quantum logic gates without requiring high precision electronic controls, leading to increased complexity and cost.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a quantum circuit where qubits are coupled to a common resonator with classical digital control, allowing for accurate manipulation of quantum states through adiabatic sweeps and jump operations, eliminating the need for high precision control signals.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If high precision electronic controls are used to accurately control quantum logic gates, then the control accuracy is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol accuracyVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a resonator as an intermediary component that mediates the interaction between qubits. The resonator enables quantum gate operations through its natural resonant frequency and coupling properties, eliminating the need for complex electronic control systems. The resonator acts as a buffer that simplifies the control mechanism while maintaining high precision in quantum gate operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes changes in the resonator's coupling strength and frequency as controllable parameters to perform quantum gate operations. By adjusting the coupling between qubits and the resonator, and by controlling the resonator's frequency, the system achieves precise quantum logic gate control without requiring complex electronic control circuits. The parameter changes in the resonator system provide a simpler alternative to traditional electronic control methods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Manufacturing precision

If high precision electronic controls are used to accurately control quantum logic gates, then the gate operation accuracy is improved, but the cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegate operation accuracyVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The resonator serves as an intermediary that simplifies the manufacturing process by providing a natural physical mechanism for controlled quantum interactions. Instead of manufacturing complex high-precision electronic control systems, the patent uses the resonator's inherent properties to achieve the same control accuracy, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The resonator system is designed to perform quantum gate operations using its own natural resonant properties and coupling mechanisms. The system essentially controls itself through the physical laws governing resonant oscillations and quantum coupling, eliminating the need for expensive external high-precision electronic control systems and reducing overall manufacturing costs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple qubits are coupled to a common resonator for performing logical operations, then the operational versatility is improved, but the control complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelogical operation capabilityVSAvoidcontrol mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The common resonator serves as a universal interface that enables multiple qubits to perform various logical operations through a single control mechanism. The resonator can mediate different types of quantum gate operations (such as CNOT, SWAP, and phase gates) by adjusting coupling strengths and interaction times, providing operational versatility without requiring separate control systems for each qubit pair.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges multiple qubit control functions into a single common resonator system. Instead of having separate control mechanisms for each qubit interaction, the resonator consolidates the control function, allowing multiple qubits to be controlled through a unified mechanism. This merging reduces control complexity while maintaining the ability to perform diverse logical operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach reduces the complexity and cost of quantum computing by enabling highly accurate control of quantum gates using classical digital control, allowing for the performance of arbitrary logical operations with reduced precision requirements.

Implementation Method 1

a quantum circuit having a classical control parameter coupled to a qubit, where the qubit is coupled to a resonator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectResonance: Resonance

Implementation Method 2

transitioning the classical control parameter between control points slowly relative to a characteristic energy of the coupling to exchange energy states of the qubit and the resonator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdiabatic process:

Implementation Method 3

transitioning the classical control parameter between control points rapidly relative to the characteristic energy of the coupling to preserve the energy states of the qubit and the resonator

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectQuantum state preservation through fast transition:

Data Source

PatentEP3270516B1Quantum gate operations with a common coupled resonator
Publication Date: 2021.04.28 NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP
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AI summary

Systems and methods are provided for performing a quantum gate operation in a quantum circuit having a first qubit coupled to resonator, a coupling between the qubit and the resonator having a characteristic energy, comprising: increasing the energy of the first qubit from a first control value to a second control value at a rate sufficiently slow relative to the characteristic energy to cause a transfer of energy between the first qubit and the resonator, wherein the transfer of energy between the first qubit and the resonator causes a change in the quantum state of the qubit and resonator; and increasing the energy of the qubit from the second control value to a third control value at a rate sufficiently fast relative to the characteristic energy to maintain the quantum state of the qubit and resonator.