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How an Equi-Ensemble Description Systematically Outperforms the Weighted Ensemble Variational Quantum Eigensolver.

Akilan Rajamani1, Martin Beseda2, Benjamin Lasorne1

  • 1ICGM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, 34000 Montpellier, France.

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For quantum computing in chemistry, using equal weights in ensemble variational quantum eigensolver (VQE) methods is more efficient for calculating excited states than weighted ensembles. This approach simplifies computations and avoids optimization issues, even with postprocessing.

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Generation and Coherent Control of Pulsed Quantum Frequency Combs
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Generation and Coherent Control of Pulsed Quantum Frequency Combs

Published on: June 8, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Quantum computing applications in computational chemistry.
  • Development of quantum algorithms for electronic structure calculations.

Background:

  • Calculating molecular excited states is vital for understanding photoinduced processes and advancing fields like spectroscopy and drug design.
  • Existing computational methods face challenges in balancing accuracy and cost for excited-state property calculations.
  • Quantum computing offers potential advantages for these calculations through novel quantum algorithms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of weight choices in ensemble variational quantum eigensolver (VQE) methods for excited-state calculations.
  • To compare the performance of equi-ensemble and weighted ensemble VQE approaches.
  • To analyze the computational cost and accuracy trade-offs for different quantum algorithms and molecular systems.

Main Methods:

  • Focused on ensemble variational quantum eigensolver (VQE) methods, specifically comparing equi-ensemble and weighted ensemble approaches.
  • Applied these methods to two distinct problems: the electronic structure of formaldimine (many-body) and hydrogen chains (one-body Kohn-Sham).
  • Utilized the generalized unitary coupled cluster ansatz for formaldimine and the RYCNOT hardware-efficient ansatz for hydrogen chains.

Main Results:

  • The weighted ensemble VQE introduces complexities, including increased circuit depth and optimization challenges, compared to the equi-ensemble approach.
  • The equi-ensemble method focuses on block-diagonalization, while the weighted ensemble aims to directly target specific eigenstates and eigenvalues.
  • Significant consequences arise from these differences, impacting the overall efficiency and stability of the quantum computation.

Conclusions:

  • The equi-ensemble approach is generally favored over the weighted ensemble for excited-state calculations using VQE.
  • Even with the need for additional postprocessing steps to extract eigenvalues, equi-weights offer a more robust and efficient computational strategy.
  • This finding guides the optimal application of quantum algorithms for solving complex chemical problems on quantum computers.