Multi-Qubit Measurement Accuracy via Feedback Weighting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional technologies are unable to accurately determine measurement results for multiple associated qubits, limiting their practical application in quantum computing.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for determining multi-qubit measurement results by acquiring qubit readout feedback signals, establishing quantum state criteria, and correcting measurement results based on information weights and eigenvalues to improve accuracy and fidelity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional single-qubit measurement technology is used, then measurement simplicity is maintained, but multi-qubit measurement accuracy deteriorates (cannot be accurately determined)

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemulti-qubit measurement accuracyVSAvoidmeasurement system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the multi-qubit measurement process into distinct stages: acquiring qubit readout feedback signals, determining quantum state measurement values, and determining final measurement results using information weights. This segmentation allows each stage to be optimized independently, improving overall measurement accuracy while managing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary processing layer that transforms raw qubit readout feedback signals into quantum state measurement values, and then into final measurement results. This intermediary process, involving information weights and quantum state criteria, acts as a mediator that enhances measurement accuracy without directly increasing hardware complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If multiple associated qubits are measured simultaneously, then productivity is improved, but measurement precision deteriorates (accuracy cannot be ensured)

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemulti-qubit measurement efficiencyVSAvoidmeasurement result accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where quantum state measurement values are used to determine information weights, which in turn influence the determination of final measurement results. This feedback loop allows the system to continuously optimize measurement accuracy while maintaining simultaneous multi-qubit measurement capability, thus improving productivity without sacrificing precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically adjusts measurement parameters including information weights assigned to different qubits and quantum state criteria based on measured values. By changing these parameters adaptively during the measurement process, the system maintains high accuracy when measuring multiple qubits simultaneously, resolving the contradiction between productivity and precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If information weights are used to determine measurement results, then measurement accuracy is improved, but computational complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement result accuracyVSAvoiddata processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary determination of quantum state measurement values from qubit readout feedback signals before using these values to determine information weights and final measurement results. This preliminary action organizes the data processing into manageable stages, improving measurement accuracy while controlling computational complexity through structured processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12131227B2Method and apparatus for determining multi-qubit measurement result, and quantum computer
Publication Date: 2024.10.29 ORIGIN QUANTUM COMPUTING TECH (HEFEI) CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for determining a multi-qubit measurement result, and a quantum computer. In the method, during determining multi-qubit measurement results, qubit readout feedback signals are first acquired for N associated qubits, then quantum state measurement values of the respective qubits are acquired based on the qubit readout feedback signals, and finally, measurement results of the N associated qubits are determined based on information weights of the respective qubits and the quantum state measurement values of the respective qubits.