Quantum Search Circuit Using Variable-Size Microdiffusers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current quantum computing algorithms, such as Grover's algorithm, require a large number of additional quantum gates and oracle queries to efficiently search unstructured databases, which can be resource-intensive and inefficient, especially for larger search spaces.

Innovation Solution

The development of quantum circuits that utilize small diffusion operators and the partial uncompute technique to reduce the number of additional gates and oracle queries, focusing on concentrating amplitude in the marked element while minimizing the number of qubits affected between consecutive oracle queries.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If Grover's algorithm is used for quantum search, then the search can be performed with quantum superposition, but the number of additional quantum gates and oracle queries becomes large and resource-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesearch efficiencyVSAvoidnumber of quantum gates
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the quantum search process into segments by using multiple diffusion operators that each act on different subsets of qubits. Instead of using a single large diffusion operator that affects all qubits, the algorithm uses several smaller diffusion operators that can be applied sequentially, reducing the complexity of individual gate operations while maintaining the overall search functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different diffusion operators with varying local characteristics to different portions of the quantum state space. Each diffusion operator is designed to act locally on specific qubit subsets, allowing the algorithm to achieve the desired amplitude concentration effect without requiring a single complex global operation, thus reducing the overall gate count.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Productivity

If Grover's algorithm is used for quantum search, then the search can be performed with quantum superposition, but the number of oracle queries becomes large and resource-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesearch efficiencyVSAvoidnumber of oracle queries
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the search process by using multiple diffusion operators that can be applied with fewer oracle queries each. By distributing the search task across multiple localized diffusion operations rather than relying on a single comprehensive Grover iteration, the algorithm reduces the total number of oracle queries required while maintaining effective search capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Productivity

If the number of qubits affected between consecutive oracle queries is reduced, then the algorithm becomes more efficient, but the complexity of managing multiple diffusion operators increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealgorithm efficiencyVSAvoidmanagement complexity of diffusion operators
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the qubit space into multiple subsets and assigns different diffusion operators to each subset. This segmentation allows the algorithm to reduce the number of qubits affected by each individual diffusion operator, improving efficiency. The management complexity is addressed through a systematic approach where diffusion operators are applied in a structured sequence, with each operator handling a specific portion of the quantum state space.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically adjusts which qubits are affected by each diffusion operator based on the current state of the quantum system and the search progress. This dynamic adaptation allows the algorithm to optimize efficiency by focusing diffusion operations on the most relevant qubit subsets at each step, while the systematic framework manages the complexity of coordinating multiple operators.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20230130442A1Quantum search on n choose k states and circuits for use therewith
Publication Date: 2023.04.27 BEIT SP ZOO
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AI summary

A quantum circuit includes a state preparation circuit, that prepares an n choose k state on n qubits, an oracle, and a microdiffuser circuit. Wherein, for each in a sequence of iterations, the oracle and the microdiffuser circuit are applied, wherein the microdiffuser circuit operates on a subset of n qubits of varying size over the sequence of iterations, wherein for the jth iteration of the sequence of iterations, the microdiffuser circuit operates on a subset of n qubits of size mj, and wherein a measurement is applied to the n qubits.