Quantum Noise Process Analysis via Dynamical Map Eigenspectra

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current quantum process tomographies are inadequate for detecting and quantitatively analyzing non-Markovian noise channels, which are essential for accurate quantum information processing.

Innovation Solution

A method involving the preparation of quantum initial states, inputting them into circuits with noise evolution gates and projection or dual projection test gates to determine dynamical map eigenspectra with errors, and combining these to obtain an error-eliminated eigenspectrum for precise analysis of quantum noise processes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing quantum process tomography methods are used, then quantum noise processes of Markovian noise channels can be analyzed, but non-Markovian noise channels cannot be effectively detected or quantitatively analyzed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplicability to different noise channel typesVSAvoiddetection accuracy for non-Markovian channels
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the fundamental parameters of the analysis method by introducing time-dependent dynamical maps and time-resolved measurement protocols. This allows the method to adapt to both Markovian and non-Markovian noise channels, resolving the contradiction between versatility and measurement precision for different noise types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs dynamic measurement protocols where the measurement basis and timing are adjusted according to the evolution time. This dynamic approach enables accurate characterization of non-Markovian channels while maintaining capability for Markovian channels, thus improving both adaptability and precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If quantum process tomography is applied to non-Markovian channels, then analysis capability is extended, but measurement errors and inaccuracies increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecapability to analyze non-Markovian channelsVSAvoidaccuracy of dynamical map reconstruction
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where measurement results are used to refine the dynamical map reconstruction iteratively. This feedback loop compensates for measurement errors and improves accuracy when analyzing non-Markovian channels, resolving the contradiction between extended capability and measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary characterizations of the noise channel using simpler probes before conducting full tomography. This preliminary action allows for error correction and optimization of subsequent measurements, improving overall accuracy for non-Markovian channel analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If multiple measurement protocols are used to improve analysis accuracy, then detection precision improves, but device complexity and operational difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of quantum noise process analysisVSAvoidnumber of circuits and measurement gates
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the complex measurement protocol into modular components: initial state preparation, noise evolution gates, projection test gates, and dual projection test gates. This segmentation allows for systematic analysis while managing complexity through structured organization of measurement operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent designs measurement circuits that serve multiple functions: the same circuit structure can characterize both Markovian and non-Markovian channels, and different gate configurations can be used for different analysis purposes. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity while maintaining high measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12073158B2Quantum noise process analysis method, system, storage medium, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2024.08.27 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

This application provides a quantum noise process analysis method, system, storage medium, and electronic device, which are applied in the field of quantum information processing technology. The method includes: preparing quantum initial states; respectively inputting the quantum initial states into a plurality of first circuits to obtain a plurality of first quantum output states; determining a first dynamical map eigenspectrum according to a functional correspondence between the plurality of first quantum output states and the quantum initial states; respectively inputting the quantum initial states into a plurality of second circuits to obtain a plurality of second quantum output states; determining a second dynamical map eigenspectrum according to a functional correspondence between the plurality of second quantum output states and the quantum initial states; and determining a dynamical map eigenspectrum of a quantum noise process according to the first dynamical map eigenspectrum and the second dynamical map eigenspectrum.