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Title: Characterizing quantum circuits with qubit functional configurations

Journal Article · · Scientific Reports

Abstract We develop a systematic framework for characterizing all quantum circuits with qubit functional configurations. The qubit functional configuration is a mathematical structure that can classify the properties and behaviors of quantum circuits collectively. Major benefits of classifying quantum circuits in this way include: 1. All quantum circuits can be classified into corresponding types; 2. Each type characterizes important properties (such as circuit complexity) of the quantum circuits belonging to it; 3. Each type contains a huge collection of possible quantum circuits allowing systematic investigation of their common properties. We demonstrate the theory’s application to analyzing the hardware-efficient ansatzes of variational quantum algorithms. For potential applications, the functional configuration theory may allow systematic understanding and development of quantum algorithms based on their functional configuration types.

Research Organization:
Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0019215
OSTI ID:
1968515
Journal Information:
Scientific Reports, Journal Name: Scientific Reports Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 13; ISSN 2045-2322
Publisher:
Nature Publishing GroupCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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