Hybrid Quantum Compiler Resource Balancing for Circuit Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current quantum computing systems face challenges in efficiently integrating classical and quantum operations due to unclear microarchitectural support for hybrid algorithms, limited scalability in addressing qubits, and inefficiencies in managing decoherence and corrective pulse sequences, leading to reduced coherence and computational robustness.

Innovation Solution

A processor architecture is developed that integrates quantum instructions within a classical processor pipeline, using a quantum engine with a shared register file and interface, supports scalable qubit addressing, and employs corrective uops from lookup tables to manage decoherence, enhancing coherence and computational efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If optimization techniques focus primarily on quantum resource reduction, then quantum resource usage is reduced, but the hybrid system performance is not optimized and user intervention is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequantum resource usageVSAvoidhybrid system performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts optimization parameters by considering both quantum and classical resource characteristics. The hybrid optimization module evaluates quantum circuit depth, fidelity requirements, and classical computational capabilities to determine optimal resource allocation strategies, transforming the optimization approach from quantum-only to hybrid parameter-based optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The optimization utility serves multiple functions simultaneously: it optimizes quantum circuit efficiency, balances resource allocation between quantum and classical components, automates decision-making, and improves overall hybrid system performance. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate optimization processes for quantum and classical resources.

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

2Extent of automation

If automated optimization is implemented, then user intervention is reduced, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoptimization automationVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The hybrid optimization module acts as an intermediary between quantum and classical system components. It receives inputs from both quantum circuit specifications and classical computational resources, processes them through automated algorithms, and generates optimized execution plans. This intermediary structure manages complexity by centralizing the optimization logic in a dedicated module rather than distributing it throughout the entire system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Loss of time

If quantum circuit depth is reduced, then quantum resource efficiency is improved, but classical communication overhead may increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequantum circuit depthVSAvoidclassical communication overhead
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically balances quantum circuit depth against classical communication overhead based on real-time resource availability and problem requirements. The hybrid optimization module adjusts the decomposition strategy, determining whether to reduce quantum circuit depth (increasing classical processing) or maintain deeper quantum circuits (reducing classical communication), thereby dynamically optimizing the tradeoff between these two resources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12632767B2Method and apparatus for quantum-classical resource balancing optimizations
Publication Date: 2026.05.19 INTEL CORP
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AI summary

An apparatus, method, and machine-readable medium are described for automated quantum-classical resource balancing optimizations. For example, one embodiment includes a machine-readable medium having program code stored thereon which, when executed by a machine, implements a plurality of functional components of a quantum compiler, comprising: quantum compiler logic to generate an intermediate quantum circuit representation based on hybrid quantum-classical source code designed for a hybrid quantum-classical system comprising a quantum computing component and a classical computing component; and optimization logic to analyze the intermediate quantum circuit representation and generate an optimized quantum circuit representation based, at least partly, on system-dependent parameters and configuration parameters, the system-dependent parameters associated with characteristics of the quantum computing component and the classical computing component and the configuration parameters to indicate user requirements.