Quantum Computer Control Device Selecting Computation Units
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional quantum computers require frequent reconfiguration of circuit configurations to adapt to changing computation details, leading to increased user burden and inefficiency.
Innovation Solution
A computer system and control device that acquire computation details and select appropriate computation units from a group of units configured to execute quantum or thermal effects in a superconducting state, reducing the need for reconfiguration by choosing the most suitable unit based on computation requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the circuit configuration is reconfigured according to computation details, then the quantum computer can adapt to different computation requirements, but the user burden and reconfiguration complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The quantum computer system is segmented into multiple independent computation units, each configured for specific computation types. Instead of reconfiguring a single universal circuit, the system divides functionality across specialized units (e.g., quantum annealing units, quantum gate units), allowing selective activation without system-wide reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple computation units with identical or similar configurations are created as copies, each capable of handling specific computation types. This allows the system to have redundant specialized units rather than reconfiguring a single unit, reducing the burden of changing computation details.
2Productivity
If multiple computation units are provided for different purposes, then the system can execute computations more efficiently, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
Computation units are designed with multi-functionality where possible. For example, quantum annealing units can handle both optimization problems and sampling tasks, while quantum gate units can perform various gate operations. This reduces the need for completely separate specialized units for each computation type.
Solution Approach 2:
The system includes dynamic routing and selection mechanisms that can adaptively assign computation tasks to appropriate computation units based on real-time requirements. This dynamic allocation optimizes the use of available computation units without requiring physical reconfiguration.
3Volume of stationary object
If computation units are formed on different boards, then the system can utilize space more efficiently, but the connection and control complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
A central control device acts as an intermediary between multiple computation units on different boards. This control device manages connections, coordinates operations, and handles data transfer between boards, abstracting the complexity from the computation units themselves and providing a standardized interface for inter-board communication.
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
This approach minimizes the necessity for reconfiguration, allowing for more efficient computation by selecting the appropriate computation unit for specific tasks, thereby reducing the complexity and cost associated with reconfiguring the quantum computer circuit.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of computation units each configured to execute computation using quantum effects or thermal effects in a superconducting state
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of computation units each configured to execute computation using quantum effects or thermal effects in a superconducting state
Data Source
AI summary
Provided are a computer system and a control device, which are capable of reducing the necessity for reconfiguration according to the computation details in the circuit configuration of a quantum computer. The computer system includes an acquisition unit 122 that acquires computation details; a group of computation units including a plurality of computation units each configured to execute computation using quantum effects or thermal effects in a superconducting state; a selection unit 124 that selects a computation unit from the group of computation units based on the computation details; and an execution unit 212 that causes the computation unit selected by the selection unit to execute computation.