Two-qubit Operations Research Articles

CNOT Quantum Gate Based on Spatial Photonic Qubits Under Resonant Electro-Optical Control

A theoretical model of a quantum node that implements the two-qubit CNOT operation with use of photonic qubits with spatial encoding is considered. Each qubit is represented by a pair of modes supporting an arbitrary superposition of single-photon states. The active element of the node is a single or double quantum dot with a tunable frequency, which coherently exchanges an energy quantum with the modes. The spectral characteristics of the quantum node elements are simulated. The probability of implementation of a controlled inversion of the qubit state is calculated depending on the system parameters.

Harnessing Nth Root Gates for Energy Storage

We explore the use of fractional controlled-not gates in quantum thermodynamics. The Nth-root gate allows for a paced application of two-qubit operations. We apply it in quantum thermodynamic protocols for charging a quantum battery. Circuits for three (and two) qubits are analysed by considering the generated ergotropy and other measures of performance. We also perform an optimisation of initial system parameters, e.g.,the initial quantum coherence of one of the qubits strongly affects the efficiency of protocols and the system’s performance as a battery. Finally, we briefly discuss the feasibility for an experimental realization.

Tomography of entangling two-qubit logic operations in exchange-coupled donor electron spin qubits

Scalable quantum processors require high-fidelity universal quantum logic operations in a manufacturable physical platform. Donors in silicon provide atomic size, excellent quantum coherence and compatibility with standard semiconductor processing, but no entanglement between donor-bound electron spins has been demonstrated to date. Here we present the experimental demonstration and tomography of universal one- and two-qubit gates in a system of two weakly exchange-coupled electrons, bound to single phosphorus donors introduced in silicon by ion implantation. We observe that the exchange interaction has no effect on the qubit coherence. We quantify the fidelity of the quantum operations using gate set tomography (GST), and we use the universal gate set to create entangled Bell states of the electrons spins, with fidelity 91.3 ± 3.0%, and concurrence 0.87 ± 0.05. These results form the necessary basis for scaling up donor-based quantum computers.

Two-Qubit Operations for Finite-Energy Gottesman-Kitaev-Preskill Encodings

Two-Qubit Operations for Finite-Energy Gottesman-Kitaev-Preskill Encodings

Performance of entanglement purification including maximally entangled mixed states

Entanglement between distant quantum systems is a critical resource for implementing quantum communication. This property is affected by external agents and can be restored by employing efficient entanglement purification protocols. In this work, we propose an entanglement purification protocol based on two entangling two-qubit operations that replace the usual controlled-NOT (CNOT) gate. These operations arise from a generalised quantum measurement and can be understood as measurement operators in a positive operator-valued measure. Furthermore, two variants of the core protocol are introduced and their performances are studied in terms of the overall success probability of reaching a Bell state and the number of purifiable states. Based on rank-two states, we can obtain analytical expressions for the success probability that we extend and refine using numerical calculations to the case of maximally entangled states. We also consider more general rank-three states to show that our procedure is in general more convenient compared to purification protocols based on Bell diagonal states. Finally, we test the protocols using initial random states. In all cases, we find a better performance and a larger amount of purifiable states using our schemes compared to the CNOT-based protocol.

Arbitrary quantum circuits on a fully integrated two-qubit computation register for a trapped-ion quantum processor

We report on the implementation of arbitrary circuits on a universal two-qubit register that can act as the computational module in a trapped-ion quantum computer based on the quantum charge-coupled device architecture. A universal set of quantum gates is implemented on a two-ion Coulomb crystal of Be+9 ions using only chip-integrated microwave addressing. Individual-ion addressing is implemented using microwave micromotion sideband transitions; we obtain upper limits on addressing crosstalk in the register. Arbitrary two-qubit operations are characterized using the cycle benchmarking protocol. Published by the American Physical Society 2024

Simplified quantum teleportation for a distinctive six-qubit target state via a six-qubit entangled state

Based on a six-qubit entangled state, a quantum information processing scheme for teleporting a distinctive six-qubit state is presented. In the scheme, only Bell-state measurements and two-qubit controlled-NOT gate operations as well as some single-qubit transformed operations are needed. Compared with a rival scheme put forwarded by Tan et al [Int. J. Theor. Phys. 55, 155 (2016)], the present scheme is more simpler and easier to execute because it does not require to make the six-qubit entangled state measurement. Besides, it is deterministic and feasible in terms of the current experimental technologies.

Fast universal control of a flux qubit via exponentially tunable wave-function overlap

Fast, high-fidelity control and readout of protected superconducting qubits are fundamentally challenging due to their inherent insensitivity. We propose a flux qubit variation which enjoys a tunable level of protection against relaxation to resolve this outstanding issue. Our qubit design, the double-shunted flux qubit (DSFQ), realizes a generic double-well potential through its three-junction ring geometry. One of the junctions is tunable, making it possible to control the barrier height and thus the level of protection. We analyze single- and two-qubit gate operations that rely on lowering the barrier. We show that this is a viable method that results in high-fidelity gates as the noncomputational states are not occupied during operations. Further, we show how the effective coupling to a readout resonator can be controlled by adjusting the externally applied flux while the DSFQ is protected from decaying into the readout resonator. Finally, we also study a double-loop gradiometric version of the DSFQ which is exponentially insensitive to variations in the global magnetic field, even when the loop areas are nonidentical. Published by the American Physical Society 2024

Controlled bidirectional remote implementations of partially unknown quantum operations

By blending the ideas of controlled teleportation, bidirectional teleportation and remote implementation of quantum operations, we investigate the bidirectional transmission of quantum operations under the control of one supervisor. Firstly, we provide a method for generating a class of multi-particle entangled states, including five-particle and seven-particle entangled states, using a nine-particle entangled state as an example. Then using our constructed five-particle entangled state as a quantum channel, we propose a new controlled bidirectional protocol for remotely implementing partially known quantum operations (PUQOs for short) of one qubit within the two restricted sets satisfying specific conditions. Subsequently, exploiting a nine-particle entangled state as the quantum channel, we extend it to the case of two-qubit quantum operations which come from eight restricted sets. Replacing two PUQO of two qubits by a PUQO of one qubit and a PUQO of two qubits, we put forward another new asymmetric controlled bidirectional protocol for remotely implementing PKQOs via a seven-particle entangled state as the quantum channel. In these protocols, by using universal recovered operations performed by the receivers, the senders can simultaneously exchange their PUQOs as long as the controller collaborates, where each PUQO acts on the corresponding unknown state owned by the remote recipient.

Qubit gate operations in elliptically trapped polariton condensates

We consider bosonic condensates of exciton-polaritons optically confined in elliptical traps. A superposition of two non-degenerated p-type states of the condensate oriented along the two main axes of the trap is represented by a point on a Bloch sphere, being considered as an optically tunable qubit. We describe a set of universal single-qubit gates resulting in a controllable shift of the Bloch vector by means of an auxiliary laser beam. Moreover, we consider interaction mechanisms between two neighboring traps that enable designing two-qubit operations such as CPHASE and CNOT gates. Both the single- and two-qubit gates are analyzed in the presence of error sources in the context of polariton traps, such as pure dephasing and spontaneous relaxation mechanisms, leading to a fidelity reduction of the final qubit states and quantum concurrence, as well as the increase of Von Neumann entropy. We also discuss the applicability of our qubit proposal in the context of DiVincenzo’s criteria for the realization of local quantum computing processes. Altogether, the developed set of quantum operations would pave the way to the realization of a variety of quantum algorithms in a planar microcavity with a set of optically induced elliptical traps.

Эволюционные уравнения для исследования динамики кубитов в переменных магнитных полях

The work develops an approach to researching the dynamics of qubits that makes it possible to monitor the behavior of the system in the process of quantum computing using computer simulation. The study deals with individual and interacting qubits based on spin ½ in a magnetic field. The goal of the work is to obtain evolutionary equations (equations of motion) for observables that adequately describe the state of the system and provide opportunities for computer modeling of processes. The dynamics of qubits are described using the formalism of the density matrix of pure states. The paper shows derivation of the equations of motion for observables being the average values of operators of physical quantities that describe the state of the system. For spin ½ in magnetic fields, the derivation of the dynamic equation for the spin polarization vector, which is a unit vector in real three-dimensional space, is shown. The shape and parameters of radiofrequency pulses that implement single-qubit operations are presented. In the case of two interacting spins ½, an expression is given for the density matrix and the Hamiltonian of the system for scalar indirect interaction of the magnetic moments of nuclei through the electron shells of atoms in the molecule. Evolution equations are derived for the average dipole moments and quadrupole moment of the system. It is shown that in the case of weak interaction the dynamics of the system can be described using a closed system of equations for the average dipole moments, which in this case coincide with the spin polarization vectors of individual spins. The presentation is accompanied by examples of numerical solutions of the resulting equations describing one-qubit and two-qubit operations. A conclusion is made about the adequacy of the created mathematical model and the possibility of its use for computer modeling of quantum computing processes, the influence of the environment on them and the stabilization of states to prevent or reduce errors in quantum computing.

Emission and coherent control of Levitons in graphene

Flying qubits encode quantum information in propagating modes instead of stationary discrete states. Although photonic flying qubits are available, the weak interaction between photons limits the efficiency of conditional quantum gates. Conversely, electronic flying qubits can use Coulomb interactions, but the weaker quantum coherence in conventional semiconductors has hindered their realization. In this work, we engineered on-demand injection of a single electronic flying qubit state and its manipulation over the Bloch sphere. The flying qubit is a Leviton propagating in quantum Hall edge channels of a high-mobility graphene monolayer. Although single-shot qubit readout and two-qubit operations are still needed for a viable manipulation of flying qubits, the coherent manipulation of an itinerant electronic state at the single-electron level presents a highly promising alternative to conventional qubits.

Non-Markovian cost function for quantum error mitigation with Dirac Gamma matrices representation

This paper investigates the non-Markovian cost function in quantum error mitigation (QEM) and employs Dirac Gamma matrices to illustrate two-qubit operators, significant in relativistic quantum mechanics. Amid the focus on error reduction in noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) devices, understanding non-Markovian noise, commonly found in solid-state quantum computers, is crucial. We propose a non-Markovian model for quantum state evolution and a corresponding QEM cost function, using simple harmonic oscillators as a proxy for environmental noise. Owing to their shared algebraic structure with two-qubit gate operators, Gamma matrices allow for enhanced analysis and manipulation of these operators. We evaluate the fluctuations of the output quantum state across various input states for identity and SWAP gate operations, and by comparing our findings with ion-trap and superconducting quantum computing systems' experimental data, we derive essential QEM cost function parameters. Our findings indicate a direct relationship between the quantum system's coupling strength with its environment and the QEM cost function. The research highlights non-Markovian models' importance in understanding quantum state evolution and assessing experimental outcomes from NISQ devices.

Tailoring Fusion-Based Error Correction for High Thresholds to Biased Fusion Failures.

We introduce fault-tolerant (FT) architectures for error correction with the XZZX cluster state based on performing measurements of two-qubit Pauli operators Z⊗Z and X⊗X, or fusions, on a collection of few-body entangled resource states. Our construction is tailored to effectively correct noise that predominantly causes faulty X⊗X measurements during fusions. This feature offers a practical advantage in linear optical quantum computing with dual-rail photonic qubits, where failed fusions only erase X⊗X measurement outcomes. By applying our construction to this platform, we find a record-high threshold to fusion failures exceeding 25% in the experimentally relevant regime of nonzero loss rate per photon, considerably simplifying hardware requirements.

Asymmetric bidirectional quantum qubit teleportation scheme via six-qubit Bell-cluster state

Using a six-qubit Bell-cluster state, we proposed an asymmetric bidirectional quantum teleportation scheme. Two participants Anne and Benson are both the sender and receiver. Only applying Bell-state measurement, single- and two-qubit unitary operations as well as classical communication, Anne can transmit an arbitrary two-qubit unknown state to Benson, meanwhile Benson can also send an arbitrary single-qubit unknown state to Anne. Analysis shows that our scheme is feasible with the present experiment technologies.

A chip-scale polarization-spatial-momentum quantum SWAP gate in silicon nanophotonics

Recent progress in quantum computing and networking has enabled high-performance, large-scale quantum processors by connecting different quantum modules. Optical quantum systems show advantages in both computing and communications, and integrated quantum photonics further increases the level of scaling and complexity. Here we demonstrate an efficient SWAP gate that deterministically swaps a photon’s polarization qubit with its spatial-momentum qubit on a nanofabricated two-level silicon photonics chip containing three cascaded gates. The on-chip SWAP gate is comprehensively characterized by tomographic measurements with high fidelity for both single-qubit and two-qubit operation. The coherence preservation of the SWAP gate process is verified by single-photon and two-photon quantum interference. The coherent reversible conversion of our SWAP gate facilitates examinations of a quantum interconnect between two chip-scale photonic subsystems with different degrees of freedom, now demonstrated by distributing four Bell states between the two chips. We also elucidate the source of decoherence in the SWAP operation in pursuit of near-unity fidelity. Our deterministic SWAP gate in the silicon platform provides a pathway towards integrated quantum information processing for interconnected modular systems. A deterministic single-photon two-qubit SWAP gate between polarization and spatial-momentum is demonstrated on a silicon chip. A two-qubit swapping process fidelity of 94.9% is obtained. The coherence preservation of the SWAP gate process is verified by two-photon interference.

Reducing the CNOT Count for Clifford+T Circuits on NISQ Architectures

While mapping a quantum circuit to the physical layer one has to consider the numerous constraints imposed by the underlying hardware architecture. Connectivity of the physical qubits is one such constraint that restricts two-qubit operations, such as CNOT, to "connected" qubits. SWAP gates can be used to place the logical qubits on admissible physical qubits, but they entail a significant increase in CNOT-count. In this paper we consider the problem of reducing the CNOT-count in Clifford+T circuits on connectivity constrained architectures, like noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) computing devices. We "slice" the circuit at the position of Hadamard gates and "build" the intermediate {CNOT,T} sub-circuits using Steiner trees, significantly improving on previous methods. We compared the performance of our algorithms while mapping different benchmark and random circuits to some well-known architectures such as 9-qubit square grid, 16-qubit square grid, Rigetti 16-qubit Aspen, 16-qubit IBM QX5 and 20-qubit IBM Tokyo. Our methods give less CNOT-count compared to Qiskit and TKET transpiler as well as using SWAP gates. Assuming most of the errors in a NISQ circuit implementation are due to CNOT errors, then our method would allow circuits with few times more CNOT gates be reliably implemented than the previous methods would permit.

Extensive characterization and implementation of a family of three-qubit gates at the coherence limit

While all quantum algorithms can be expressed in terms of single-qubit and two-qubit gates, more expressive gate sets can help reduce the algorithmic depth. This is important in the presence of gate errors, especially those due to decoherence. Using superconducting qubits, we have implemented a three-qubit gate by simultaneously applying two-qubit operations, thereby realizing a three-body interaction. This method straightforwardly extends to other quantum hardware architectures, requires only a firmware upgrade to implement, and is faster than its constituent two-qubit gates. The three-qubit gate represents an entire family of operations, creating flexibility in the quantum-circuit compilation. We demonstrate a process fidelity of 97.90%, which is near the coherence limit of our device. We then generate two classes of entangled states, the Greenberger–Horne–Zeilinger and Dicke states, by applying the new gate only once; in comparison, decompositions into the standard gate set would have a two-qubit gate depth of two and three, respectively. Finally, we combine characterization methods and analyze the experimental and statistical errors in the fidelity of the gates and of the target states.

Error suppression by a virtual two-qubit gate

Sparse connectivity of a superconducting quantum computer results in large experimental overheads of SWAP gates. In this study, we consider employing a virtual two-qubit gate (VTQG) as an error suppression technique. The VTQG enables a non-local operation between a pair of distant qubits using only single qubit gates and projective measurements. Here, we apply the VTQG to the digital quantum simulation of the transverse-field Ising model on an IBM quantum computer to suppress the errors due to the noisy two-qubit operations. We present an effective use of VTQG, where the reduction in multiple SWAP gates results in increasing the fidelity of output states. The obtained results indicate that the VTQG can be useful for suppressing the errors due to additional SWAP gates. In our experiments, we have observed one order of magnitude improvement in accuracy for the quantum simulation of the transverse-field Ising model with 8 qubits. Finally, we have demonstrated an efficient implementation of the VTQG by utilizing dynamic circuits. This scheme reduces experimental overheads for implementing m VTQGs from O(10m) to O(6m).

Quantum process tomography of the single-shot entangling gate with superconducting qubits

A single-shot entangling gate plays a crucial role in quantum information processing due to its high fidelity. This operation gate is fast to create a maximally entangled state and forms a universal gate set for quantum computing. Currently, the preparation and demonstration of multi-qubit entanglement are achieved based on sequences of single- and two-qubit operations, yielding lower fidelity and requiring longer execution time. Here, we demonstrate by numerically simulating the use of quantum process tomography to fully characterize the performance of a single-shot three-qubit entangling gate. This gate is used to create a Greenberger–Horne–Zeilinger entangled state in Sakhouf et al (2021 J. Phys. B: At. Mol. Opt. Phys. 54 175501), directly generated by three transmon-type superconducting qubits which are mediated by a resonator with the assistance of a microwave field. Comparing ideal and simulated quantum process tomography, we characterize the entangling gate performance by calculating the mean fidelity achieving a high value .