Quantum Pulse Schedule Visualization System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current quantum computing technologies face challenges in visualizing complex pulse shapes and schedules, which are crucial for building quantum computers with longer coherence times and lower gate errors, as existing methods rely on simple pulse definitions and lack effective tools for understanding non-analytic pulse shapes and schedules.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a processor, collection, plotting, and visualization components that receive pulse schedules and control parameters of a quantum device, generating plots and displays of pulse schedules, enabling automated visualization of arbitrary pulse shapes and schedules, and facilitating the generation of pulse schedules for quantum devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If simple pulse definitions are used, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision and understanding of complex pulse shapes deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomplexity of visualization systemVSAvoidprecision of pulse shape visualization
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the complex pulse schedule into individual pulse components, each with its own shape, timing, and parameters. The visualization divides the pulse schedule into discrete representable elements that can be individually analyzed and combined to form the complete pulse shape, enabling precise visualization without requiring complex overall system design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary visualization layer that translates complex pulse schedule data into graphical representations. This intermediary system includes components that convert numerical pulse definitions into visual formats, allowing users to understand complex pulse shapes through graphical interfaces without directly manipulating the underlying complex data structures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If automated visualization tools are implemented, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveefficiency of pulse schedule analysisVSAvoidcomplexity of visualization system
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements self-service automation where the visualization tool automatically generates pulse schedule visualizations without requiring manual intervention. The system autonomously processes pulse schedule data, applies appropriate visualization methods, and produces graphical representations, thereby improving productivity while keeping the user interface simple

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring visualization parameters and pulse representation methods before actual pulse schedule analysis. Default visualization settings and pulse shape templates are prepared in advance, allowing the automated system to quickly generate accurate visualizations without requiring complex real-time processing decisions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS10790912B2Visualizing arbitrary pulse shapes and schedules in quantum computing applications
Publication Date: 2020.09.29 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION
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AI summary

Systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products to facilitate visualizing arbitrary pulse shapes and schedules in quantum computing applications are provided. According to an embodiment, a system can a processor that can execute computer executable components stored in memory. The system can further comprise a collection component that can receive a pulse schedule of pulse data and control parameters of a quantum device comprising default pulse data of the quantum device. The system can further comprise a plotting component that can generate a plot of the pulse schedule based on the pulse data, the control parameters, and the default pulse data. The system can further comprise a visualization component that can generate a display of the pulse schedule.