Model-Insensitive Composite Rotation Pulses for Nonlinear Resonator Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing magnetic resonance systems face challenges in maintaining precise control of spin systems due to deviations in electromagnetic pulse sequences, particularly in nonlinear resonators where model parameters are difficult to define accurately, leading to sensitivity issues and hysteretic effects.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of Model-Insensitive Composite Rotation (MICR) pulses, which consist of a first pulse maintaining the magnetic field in a transient state and a second pulse driving it to zero, suppressing hysteretic effects and being insensitive to variations in resonator parameters, allowing for robust coherent control of quantum systems.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If electromagnetic pulses are applied to control spin systems in nonlinear resonators, then control operations can be performed, but deviations from target characteristics occur due to model parameter variations and hysteretic effects

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol fidelityVSAvoidmodel parameter accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the pulse sequence characteristics (amplitude, phase, duration) to compensate for nonlinear resonator effects. The control method adjusts these parameters dynamically to maintain accurate spin control despite variations in resonator model parameters and hysteretic effects, thereby resolving the contradiction between control fidelity and model parameter accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the actual response of the spin system is monitored and used to adjust subsequent pulse sequences. This feedback loop allows the system to compensate for deviations caused by model parameter variations and hysteretic effects, improving control fidelity without requiring precise model parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Ease of operation

If conventional pulse sequences are used in nonlinear resonators, then control operations can be executed, but sensitivity to model parameter variations and hysteretic effects degrades control precision

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol operationVSAvoidcontrol precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-compensating for hysteretic effects and model parameter variations through carefully designed pulse sequences that anticipate and counteract expected deviations. This allows conventional control operations to be performed while maintaining high precision by preparing the system state in advance to resist unwanted effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamics by making the pulse sequence parameters adaptive and time-dependent rather than static. The control method dynamically adjusts pulse characteristics during operation to account for changing resonator conditions, enabling ease of operation while maintaining control precision through continuous adaptation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

MICR pulses provide robust and coherent control of quantum systems, reducing sensitivity to model parameter variations and hysteretic effects, enabling high-fidelity operations even in nonlinear resonator conditions.

Implementation Method 1

The resonator generates a magnetic field in response to receiving the first pulse

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

the magnetic field applied by the resonator to the spin system

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLorentz force: Lorentz Force

Data Source

PatentUS11959984B2Model-insensitive control of nonlinear resonators
Publication Date: 2024.04.16 QUANTUM VALLEY INVESTMENT FUND
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AI summary

A method is presented for controlling a spin system in an external magnetic field. The method includes sending a first pulse to a resonator over a first period. The resonator generates a magnetic field in response to receiving the first pulse. Moreover, the resonator applies the magnetic field to the spin system and the first pulse maintains the magnetic field in a transient state during the first period. The method also includes sending a second pulse to the resonator over a second period immediately following the first period. The resonator alters a magnitude of the magnetic field to zero in response to receiving the second pulse. Other methods are presented for controlling a spin system in an external magnetic field, including systems for controlling a spin system in an external field.