Error-mitigated digital quantum simulation
Variational algorithms may enable classically intractable simulations on near-future quantum computers. However, their potential is limited by hardware errors. It is therefore crucial to develop efficient ways to mitigate these errors. Here, we propose a stabilizerlike method which enables the detec...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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American Physical Society
2019
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Summary: | Variational algorithms may enable classically intractable simulations on near-future quantum computers. However, their potential is limited by hardware errors. It is therefore crucial to develop efficient ways to mitigate these errors. Here, we propose a stabilizerlike method which enables the detection of up to 60%-80% of depolarizing errors. Our method is suitable for near-term quantum hardware. Simulations show that our method can significantly benefit calculations subject to both stochastic and correlated noise, especially when combined with existing error mitigation techniques. |
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