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Quantum annealing with the Jarzynski equality.

Masayuki Ohzeki1

  • 1Department of Systems Science, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University, 36-1 Yoshida-Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan.

Physical Review Letters
|September 28, 2010
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This study demonstrates a practical quantum computation application of the Jarzynski equality. This method may enable solving complex optimization problems by integrating it into quantum annealing, overcoming speed limitations.

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Area of Science:

  • Quantum Computation
  • Quantum Information Theory
  • Computational Physics

Background:

  • The Jarzynski equality provides a theoretical framework for non-equilibrium statistical mechanics.
  • Quantum annealing is a heuristic quantum algorithm for solving combinatorial optimization problems.
  • Standard quantum annealing is limited by nonadiabatic transitions, requiring slow sweep speeds to avoid errors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a practical application of the Jarzynski equality in quantum computation.
  • To explore the integration of the Jarzynski equality into quantum annealing algorithms.
  • To address the limitations of conventional quantum annealing concerning nonadiabatic transitions.

Main Methods:

  • Incorporating the Jarzynski equality into the quantum annealing framework.
  • Developing a strategy to mitigate issues arising from nonadiabatic transitions.
  • Analyzing the performance of the proposed quantum annealing approach.

Main Results:

  • A practical application of the Jarzynski equality in quantum computation is demonstrated.
  • The proposed method offers a potential solution for combinatorial optimization problems and function minimization.
  • The strategy effectively overcomes the limitations imposed by nonadiabatic transitions in quantum annealing.

Conclusions:

  • The Jarzynski equality has a practical application in quantum computation, particularly for optimization problems.
  • Integrating the Jarzynski equality into quantum annealing can overcome speed limitations caused by nonadiabatic transitions.
  • This approach offers a promising avenue for solving complex computational challenges more efficiently.