The quest for efficient qubit mapping has been a long-standing challenge in the field of quantum computing. A new approach dubbed Duostra promises to revolutionize the way large-scale quantum circuits are implemented on real hardware devices, tackling the problem of implementing double-qubit gates and inserting SWAP gates accordingly. This innovative algorithm operates by efficiently determining optimal paths for double-qubit gates and inserting SWAP gates to achieve this goal, resulting in a significant reduction in mapping costs. Experimental results demonstrate the superiority of Duostra, especially for large circuits, making it an attractive solution for large-scale quantum computing applications involving hundreds of qubits.
Can Quantum Circuits Be Mapped Efficiently?
The quest for efficient qubit mapping has been a long-standing challenge in the field of quantum computing. In this article, we explore an innovative approach to addressing this issue, dubbed Duostra, which promises to revolutionize the way large-scale quantum circuits are implemented on real hardware devices.
Duostra is designed to tackle the problem of implementing double-qubit gates and inserting SWAP gates accordingly to implement double-qubit operations on real devices. This algorithm operates by efficiently determining optimal paths for double-qubit gates and inserting SWAP gates to achieve this goal. The result is a significant reduction in mapping costs, making it an attractive solution for large-scale quantum circuits.
One of the key advantages of Duostra is its ability to scale up to larger circuit sizes involving hundreds of qubits. This is particularly important as we move beyond the Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) era and towards achieving quantum advantage. Experimental results demonstrate the superiority of Duostra, especially for large circuits.
How Does Duostra Work?
At its core, Duostra is a robust algorithm that leverages double-source optimal routing to efficiently map qubits onto real hardware devices. This approach involves two key components: (1) determining optimal paths for double-qubit gates and (2) inserting SWAP gates accordingly to implement double-qubit operations.
The first component involves identifying the most efficient routes for double-qubit gates, taking into account the limited connectivity of real hardware devices. This is achieved through a combination of heuristic scheduling algorithms, including Limitedly Exhausitive LE Search and ShortestPath SPEstimation.
Once the optimal paths are determined, SWAP gates are inserted to implement double-qubit operations on real devices. This process ensures that the resulting circuit is optimized for efficient execution on the target hardware.
Experimental Results
To evaluate the performance of Duostra, a series of experiments were conducted using large-scale quantum circuits involving hundreds of qubits. The results demonstrate the superiority of Duostra, with significant reductions in mapping costs compared to existing algorithms.
For example, on large circuits with more than 50 qubits, Duostra was able to reduce the mapping cost by an average of 2175% over virtual best results among QMAP, Qiskit, and SABRE. This represents a substantial improvement in efficiency, making it an attractive solution for large-scale quantum computing applications.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Duostra is a groundbreaking algorithm that addresses the long-standing challenge of efficient qubit mapping for large-scale quantum circuits. By leveraging double-source optimal routing and heuristic scheduling algorithms, Duostra promises to revolutionize the way we implement quantum circuits on real hardware devices.
As we move beyond the NISQ era and towards achieving quantum advantage, the need for efficient qubit mapping becomes increasingly critical. Duostra’s ability to scale up to larger circuit sizes involving hundreds of qubits makes it an attractive solution for large-scale quantum computing applications.
Future Directions
While Duostra represents a significant advancement in the field of quantum computing, there are still many challenges to be addressed. Future directions include exploring new heuristic scheduling algorithms and optimizing the algorithm for specific hardware devices.
Additionally, further research is needed to explore the scalability of Duostra and its potential applications in large-scale quantum computing. As we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with quantum computing, algorithms like Duostra will play a critical role in achieving quantum advantage.
Publication details: “Robust Qubit Mapping Algorithm via Double-Source Optimal Routing on Large Quantum Circuits”
Publication Date: 2024-08-03
Authors: Chin-Yi Cheng, Chien-Yi Yang, Yi-Hsiang Kuo, Ren-Chu Wang, et al.
Source: ACM Transactions on Quantum Computing
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3680291
