Parameterized Quantum Circuit Depth Reduction via Pauli String Ranking
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Problem
Current quantum algorithm development, particularly for quantum computers, is challenging due to the need for manually designing parameterized quantum circuits with high expressibility, which often results in suboptimal solutions and excessive quantum resource usage, especially when dealing with complex problems like molecular electronic eigenvalue problems.
Innovation Solution
A method is introduced to minimize the cost function of quantum computations by converting a Hamiltonian into Pauli strings, forming an operator pool, ranking them based on energy lowering, and iteratively adding them to a parameterized quantum circuit to reduce circuit depth, using the variational quantum eigensolver (VQE) algorithm to converge to an approximate ground state wave function.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manually designed parameterized quantum circuits with high expressibility are used, then the ability to represent complex quantum states is improved, but the quantum resource usage and circuit depth increase excessively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the Hamiltonian into multiple Pauli string components and processes them in priority order. Instead of treating the entire Hamiltonian at once, the method divides it into manageable parts (Pauli strings) that can be added iteratively to the circuit, reducing the overall circuit depth while maintaining expressibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary ranking of Pauli strings based on their importance to the cost function before circuit construction. By pre-calculating and ordering the Pauli strings according to their contribution, the method prepares the optimal sequence of operations in advance, avoiding the need for deep circuits during the actual quantum computation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manually designed parameterized quantum circuits are used, then customization to specific problems is improved, but the development time and expertise requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an automated method that performs Hamiltonian decomposition, Pauli string ranking, and circuit construction without requiring manual intervention. The system serves itself by automatically generating the optimized quantum circuit from the problem Hamiltonian, eliminating the need for expert manual design while maintaining problem-specific customization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameterization approach by using automated algorithms to determine circuit parameters (gate sequences, rotation angles) based on the Hamiltonian's mathematical structure. This transforms the manual parameter tuning process into an automated computational procedure, reducing development time while preserving adaptability.
3Productivity
If existing quantum circuits are used for complex problems like molecular electronic eigenvalue problems, then the ability to solve these problems is improved, but the quantum resources required exceed NISQ device capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential Pauli strings from the full Hamiltonian decomposition, selecting and removing non-essential components. By taking out only the most important Pauli strings (those with highest priority in the ranking), the method reduces quantum resource requirements while maintaining the ability to solve complex problems like molecular electronic eigenvalue problems.
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A method of minimizing a cost function of a quantum computation is provided. The method comprises receiving input of an initial state of a quantum problem instance comprising a Hamiltonian with an associated cost function. The Hamiltonian is converted into a number of Pauli strings, which are used to form an operator pool. The Pauli strings in the operator pool are ranked according to how much they lower a value of the cost function with respect to the initial state. Pauli strings are iteratively added from the operator pool to a parameterized quantum circuit, in a manner to minimize circuit depth, until a variational quantum eigensolver (VQE) algorithm converges to an approximate ground state wave function generated by the parameterized quantum circuit.