Quantum Chip Parameter Calibration Using Simulation Error Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Quantum chips require precise parameter calibration to maintain effective control, as chip parameters change over time and measurement errors can occur, affecting the accuracy of quantum gate operations.

Innovation Solution

A method and system for parameter calibration that involves obtaining a control parameter, determining simulation running errors, and using calibration data to calibrate the control parameter, ensuring accurate operation of the quantum chip.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If chip parameters are used to control quantum chip operations, then quantum gate operations can be implemented, but the control accuracy deteriorates over time due to parameter changes and measurement errors

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol accuracyVSAvoidparameter drift time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-calculating calibration data through simulation before actual quantum chip operation. The simulation determines calibration data in advance that compensates for expected parameter drift, allowing the system to proactively correct for changes rather than reactively adjusting after errors occur. This maintains control accuracy without requiring frequent real-time recalibration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback by using measured chip parameters to update and refine calibration data. The system continuously monitors actual chip parameters, compares them with simulated values, and uses the differences to adjust calibration data for future operations. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures long-term maintenance of control accuracy despite parameter drift.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If calibration data is obtained through simulation, then calibration efficiency is improved, but simulation running errors may affect calibration precision

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecalibration efficiencyVSAvoidcalibration precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses an intermediary approach by introducing a hybrid calibration mechanism that bridges simulation and measurement. The system combines simulated calibration data with actual measurement data, using measurements as an intermediary to validate and correct simulation results. This allows the benefits of fast simulation while eliminating simulation running errors through measurement-based verification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting calibration parameters based on the relationship between simulated and measured data. When simulation running errors are detected, the system modifies calibration parameters to compensate, transforming the static simulated data into dynamically adjusted calibration values that maintain precision while preserving simulation efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If frequent parameter calibration is performed to maintain accuracy, then control precision is improved, but system complexity and calibration time increase

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent reduces system complexity by performing preliminary calibration through simulation before actual operation. The pre-computed calibration data from simulation eliminates the need for complex real-time calibration systems during quantum chip operation. Only simple updates based on measured parameter changes are required, significantly reducing the complexity of the calibration system while maintaining frequent calibration benefits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11907806B2Parameter calibration method and system, quantum chip control method
Publication Date: 2024.02.20 ALIBABA INNOVATION PRIVATE LIMITED
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AI summary

A parameter calibration method is provided. The parameter calibration method includes: obtaining a control parameter to be calibrated; determining a simulation running error corresponding to a quantum chip; determining calibration data corresponding to the control parameter to be calibrated based on the simulation running error; and obtaining a calibrated control parameter by calibrating the control parameter to be calibrated based on the calibration data, wherein the calibrated control parameter is used for controlling operation of the quantum chip.