Quantum Layout Optimization via Hamiltonian Gradient Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing methods for adjusting quantum layout parameters are complex and inefficient, requiring iterative electromagnetic simulations to meet design requirements, which leads to cumbersome operations and low optimization efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A method that determines target Hamiltonian parameters and adjusts initial geometric parameters based on a calculated target gradient, optimizing the quantum layout by establishing a correlation between Hamiltonian and geometric parameters through mesh division and electromagnetic simulation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If iterative electromagnetic simulation is used to adjust quantum layout parameters, then the layout design requirements can be met, but the operations become complicated and efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelayout design requirementsVSAvoidoptimization efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the quantum layout optimization problem into a parameter optimization problem by establishing a mapping between geometric parameters and Hamiltonian parameters. Instead of iterative electromagnetic simulations, the method directly adjusts geometric parameters based on calculated gradients of Hamiltonian parameters, significantly reducing optimization steps and improving efficiency while maintaining design precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If iterative electromagnetic simulation is performed for every parameter adjustment, then accurate Hamiltonian parameters can be obtained, but the complexity of operations increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveHamiltonian parametersVSAvoidoperation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-calculating the gradient of Hamiltonian parameters with respect to geometric parameters. This gradient information is stored and reused during the optimization process, eliminating the need for repeated electromagnetic simulations and reducing operational complexity while maintaining parameter accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Manufacturing precision

If traditional electromagnetic simulation method is used, then the quantum layout can be optimized, but the time required for parameter adjustments is excessive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequantum layout optimizationVSAvoidparameter adjustment time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the optimization approach from time-consuming iterative electromagnetic simulations to a direct parameter adjustment method using pre-calculated gradients. By establishing the relationship between geometric and Hamiltonian parameters once, subsequent optimizations can be performed rapidly by directly adjusting geometric parameters, dramatically reducing the time required while maintaining optimization precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20240070372A1Quantum layout optimization method, apparatus, and computer-readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2024.02.29 ALIBABA DAMO (HANGZHOU) TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A quantum layout optimization method includes: determining target Hamiltonian parameters of a quantum device; determining an initial quantum layout of the quantum device and initial geometric parameters of the initial quantum layout; determining a target gradient of Hamiltonian parameters of the quantum device to geometric parameters of the initial quantum layout; and adjusting the initial geometric parameters based on the target gradient to have the Hamiltonian parameters of the quantum device be the target Hamiltonian parameters to obtain a target quantum layout.