Photonic counterdiabatic quantum optimization algorithm

One of the key applications of near-term quantum computers has been the development of quantum optimization algorithms. However, these algorithms have largely been focused on qubit-based technologies. Here, we propose a hybrid quantum-classical approximate optimization algorithm for photonic quantum...

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Autores: Chandarana, P., Paul, K., Garcia-de-Andoin, M., Ban, Y., Sanz, Mikel, Chen, Xi
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/376362
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/376362
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Sumario:One of the key applications of near-term quantum computers has been the development of quantum optimization algorithms. However, these algorithms have largely been focused on qubit-based technologies. Here, we propose a hybrid quantum-classical approximate optimization algorithm for photonic quantum computing, specifically tailored for addressing continuous-variable optimization problems. Inspired by counterdiabatic protocols, our algorithm reduces the required quantum operations for optimization compared to adiabatic protocols. This reduction enables us to tackle non-convex continuous optimization within the near-term era of quantum computing. Through illustrative benchmarking, we show that our approach can outperform existing state-of-the-art hybrid adiabatic quantum algorithms in terms of convergence and implementability. Our algorithm offers a practical and accessible experimental realization, bypassing the need for high-order operations and overcoming experimental constraints. We conduct a proof-of-principle demonstration on Xanadu’s eight-mode nanophotonic quantum chip, successfully showcasing the feasibility and potential impact of the algorithm. © The Author(s) 2024.