Quantum Circuit Parameter Learning for Shallow Qubit Models

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current technologies face challenges in designing a quantum circuit that can effectively learn and adapt for information processing tasks, particularly in machine learning applications, due to difficulties in properly configuring circuit parameters and managing noise, which limits their versatility and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A quantum circuit learning device and method that includes a signal input unit, a signal acquisition unit, and an adjustment unit, which provides a quantum circuit with input signals, observes the states of quantum bits, and adjusts circuit parameters using a cost function and gradient calculation to minimize errors, enabling optimal configuration of the quantum circuit for information processing tasks.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If quantum circuit parameters are adjusted manually or through conventional methods, then the circuit configuration can be established, but the learning efficiency and adaptability for machine learning tasks are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability for machine learning tasksVSAvoidcircuit parameter configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements an automated feedback mechanism where the quantum circuit's output is evaluated against a cost function, and the circuit parameters are automatically adjusted based on the evaluation results. This closed-loop system enables the quantum circuit to learn and adapt to machine learning tasks without manual intervention, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and configuration complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The quantum circuit learning device performs self-adjustment of its own parameters through automated learning algorithms. The system independently optimizes circuit parameters by evaluating performance metrics and making adjustments without external control, enabling the circuit to serve itself in adapting to different machine learning tasks while maintaining simplicity in usage

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If the number of quantum bits is increased to improve processing capability, then more complex tasks can be handled, but the device complexity and resource requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprocessing capability for complex tasksVSAvoidnumber of quantum bits
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the existing quantum circuit parameters (such as rotation angles and gate operations) to maximize the processing capability of the limited number of quantum bits available. By carefully tuning these parameters through automated learning, the system achieves high productivity for complex tasks without requiring an increase in the physical number of qubits, thus avoiding increased device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If conventional computer systems are used for big data processing, then the system structure is simple, but the ability to handle complex patterns and nonlinear data is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to handle nonlinear data and patternsVSAvoidprocessing reliability for big data
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional classical computing mechanisms with quantum mechanical processes in the quantum circuit. This substitution enables the system to naturally handle nonlinear data processing and complex pattern recognition through quantum superposition and entanglement, achieving high adaptability for big data tasks while maintaining reliability through the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS11863164B2Quantum circuit learning device, quantum circuit learning method, and recording medium
Publication Date: 2024.01.02 KYOTO UNIV
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AI summary

The quantum circuit learning device includes a signal input unit that provides a quantum circuit including plural quantum bits with an input signal, a signal acquisition unit that observes states of quantum bits that the quantum circuit includes and acquires an output signal based on the observed states, and an adjustment unit that adjusts a circuit parameter that defines a circuit configuration of the quantum circuit, using an output signal that the signal acquisition unit acquires and a cost function that is set based on a teacher signal corresponding to the output signal.