Variational Quantum Circuits for Continuous Function Optimization
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Problem
Existing quantum computers face challenges in optimizing continuous functions due to limited qubits and the need for efficient use of available resources, particularly in solving complex mathematical problems requiring continuous variable optimization.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for optimizing multidimensional continuous functions using a quantum processor with n qubits, employing a variational quantum circuit and quantum state tomography to estimate qubit parameters and gradients, enabling the encoding of continuous variables in qubit degrees of freedom without discretization, and updating circuit parameters via gradient descent.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If quantum state tomography is implemented to estimate qubit parameters, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the complex task of continuous function optimization into separate modular components: (1) variational quantum circuit for function evaluation, (2) quantum state tomography for parameter estimation, and (3) classical optimization for parameter updates. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall system architecture while maintaining high measurement precision through specialized tomography routines.
2Productivity
If continuous variables are encoded in qubit degrees of freedom, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms continuous variables into quantum parameters by encoding them in the degrees of freedom of qubits (amplitude and phase parameters). This parameter transformation enables direct optimization of continuous functions using quantum circuits, significantly improving productivity by avoiding discretization while the systematic approach to parameter encoding manages the resulting complexity through established quantum formalism.
3Productivity
If variational quantum circuit is used to minimize function, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a variational quantum circuit with dynamically adjustable parameters that can be optimized during the computation process. The circuit structure adapts to the specific function being minimized, allowing for efficient optimization of continuous functions. The dynamic nature of the variational parameters enables the system to explore the function landscape effectively while maintaining manageable circuit complexity through parameter sharing and reuse.
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A method for optimization of multidimensional continuous functions using a quantum processor (50) is disclosed. The method comprises initializing (S400) quantum circuit parameters ({right arrow over (ω)}) to set an initial guess |ψ) of a function ƒ({right arrow over (x)}), running (S410) a variational quantum circuit U({right arrow over (ω)}) over n qubits of the quantum processor (50), implementing (S420) a quantum state tomography function of the individual qubits to estimate qubit parameters [θ, φ, r] of the function ƒ({right arrow over (x)}) for each qubit. The method further comprises estimating (S430) a vector of a continuous variable ({right arrow over (x)}) from the qubit parameters [θ, φ, r], estimating (S440) a value of the function ƒ({right arrow over (x)}) and a gradient ∀ƒ({right arrow over (x)}) of the function ƒ({right arrow over (x)}) at the point of the vector of the continuous variable ({right arrow over (x)}), updating (S450) the quantum circuit parameters ({right arrow over (ω)}) and iterating (S460) the steps S410-S450 until optimization of the function ƒ({right arrow over (x)}).