Tailoring Non-Abelian Gauge Theory for Digital Quantum Simulation

19 Jun 2019, 09:20
20m
Shimao 3A

Shimao 3A

Parallel Theoretical Developments Theoretical Developments

Speaker

Jesse Stryker (Institute for Nuclear Theory)

Description

Lattice gauge theory calculations exponentially hard on today's machines could become a reality with the advent of quantum computation. To get there, the choice of variables optimal for exploiting the quantum advantage will likely be quite different than what we are accustomed to. We give a construction of a non-Abelian gauge theory with quark matter using a loop-string formulation that has many desirable features from the viewpoint of digital quantum simulation. I will explain those features and why we believe this reformulation is the optimal Kogut-Susskind-equivalent paradigm currently available for simulation by universal quantum computers.

Authors

Dr Indrakshi Raychowdhury (Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science) Jesse Stryker (Institute for Nuclear Theory)

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