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Fermionic mean-field dynamics for spin systems beyond free fermions
Rishab Dutta, Marc Illa, Niranjan Govind +1
We introduce the fermionized time-dependent Hartree-Fock (fTDHF), a real-time quantum dynamics method for spin-1/2 Hamiltonians following their mapping to fermions via the Jordan-W…
Excited-state uncertainties in lattice-QCD calculations of hadron masses and scattering phase shifts
William Detmold, Anthony V. Grebe, Daniel C. Hackett +4
Lattice QCD has historically produced energy results interpretable as either estimates relying on implicit assumptions about asymptotic behavior or one-sided upper bounds. New Lanc…
Excited-state uncertainties in lattice-QCD calculations of multi-hadron systems
William Detmold, Anthony V. Grebe, Daniel C. Hackett +4
Excited-state effects lead to hard-to-quantify systematic uncertainties in lattice quantum chromodynamics (LQCD) spectroscopy calculations when computationally accessible imaginary…
A Framework for Quantum Simulations of Energy-Loss and Hadronization in Non-Abelian Gauge Theories: SU(2) Lattice Gauge Theory in 1+1D
Zhiyao Li, Marc Illa, Martin J. Savage
Simulations of energy loss and hadronization are essential for understanding a range of phenomena in non-equilibrium strongly-interacting matter. We establish a framework for perfo…
Pathfinding Quantum Simulations of Neutrinoless Double-Beta Decay
Ivan A. Chernyshev, Roland C. Farrell, Marc Illa +10
We present results from co-designed quantum simulations of the neutrinoless double-beta decay of a simple nucleus in 1+1D quantum chromodynamics using IonQ's Forte-generation trapp…
Digital quantum simulations of scattering in quantum field theories using W states
Roland C. Farrell, Nikita A. Zemlevskiy, Marc Illa +1
High-energy particle collisions can convert energy into matter through the inelastic production of new particles. Quantum computers are an ideal platform for simulating the out-of-…
Dynamical Local Tadpole-Improvement in Quantum Simulations of Gauge Theories
Marc Illa, Martin J. Savage, Xiaojun Yao
We identify a new element in quantum simulations of lattice gauge theories, arising from spacetime-dependent quantum corrections in the relation between the link variables defined…
Improved Honeycomb and Hyperhoneycomb Lattice Hamiltonians for Quantum Simulations of Non-Abelian Gauge Theories
Marc Illa, Martin J. Savage, Xiaojun Yao
Improved Kogut-Susskind Hamiltonians for quantum simulations of non-Abelian Yang-Mills gauge theories are developed for honeycomb (2+1D) and hyperhoneycomb (3+1D) spatial tessellat…
Qutrit and Qubit Circuits for Three-Flavor Collective Neutrino Oscillations
Francesco Turro, Ivan A. Chernyshev, Ramya Bhaskar +1
We explore the utility of qutrits and qubits for simulating the flavor dynamics of dense neutrino systems. The evolution of such systems impacts some important astrophysical proces…
QCD constraints on isospin-dense matter and the nuclear equation of state
Ryan Abbott, William Detmold, Marc Illa +5
Understanding the behavior of dense hadronic matter is a central goal in nuclear physics as it governs the nature and dynamics of astrophysical objects such as supernovae and neutr…
Steps Toward Quantum Simulations of Hadronization and Energy-Loss in Dense Matter
Roland C. Farrell, Marc Illa, Martin J. Savage
A framework for simulating the real-time dynamics of composite particles in a simple model of dense matter that is amenable to quantum computers is developed. As a demonstration, w…
Constraints on the finite volume two-nucleon spectrum at MeV
William Detmold, Marc Illa, William I. Jay +4
The low-energy finite-volume spectrum of the two-nucleon system at a quark mass corresponding to a pion mass of MeV is studied with lattice quantum chromodynamics…
Qu8its for Quantum Simulations of Lattice Quantum Chromodynamics
Marc Illa, Caroline E. P. Robin, Martin J. Savage
We explore the utility of qudits, qu8its, for quantum simulations of the dynamics of 1+1D SU(3) lattice quantum chromodynamics, including a mapping for arbitrary numbers of f…
Quantum Simulations of Hadron Dynamics in the Schwinger Model using 112 Qubits
Roland C. Farrell, Marc Illa, Anthony N. Ciavarella +1
Hadron wavepackets are prepared and time evolved in the Schwinger model using 112 qubits of IBM's 133-qubit Heron quantum computer ibm_torino. The initialization of the hadron wave…
Scalable Circuits for Preparing Ground States on Digital Quantum Computers: The Schwinger Model Vacuum on 100 Qubits
Roland C. Farrell, Marc Illa, Anthony N. Ciavarella +1
The vacuum of the lattice Schwinger model is prepared on up to 100 qubits of IBM's Eagle-processor quantum computers. A new algorithm to prepare the ground state of a gapped transl…
Lattice quantum chromodynamics at large isospin density: 6144 pions in a box
Ryan Abbott, William Detmold, Fernando Romero-López +6
We present an algorithm to compute correlation functions for systems with the quantum numbers of many identical mesons from lattice quantum chromodynamics (QCD). The algorithm is n…
Quantum Simulations of SO(5) Many-Fermion Systems using Qudits
Marc Illa, Caroline E. P. Robin, Martin J. Savage
The structure and dynamics of quantum many-body systems are the result of a delicate interplay between underlying interactions, which leads to intricate entanglement structures. De…
Quantum Information Science and Technology for Nuclear Physics. Input into U.S. Long-Range Planning, 2023
Douglas Beck, Joseph Carlson, Zohreh Davoudi +98
In preparation for the 2023 NSAC Long Range Plan (LRP), members of the Nuclear Science community gathered to discuss the current state of, and plans for further leveraging opportun…
Multi-Neutrino Entanglement and Correlations in Dense Neutrino Systems
Marc Illa, Martin J. Savage
The time-evolution of multi-neutrino entanglement and correlations are studied in two-flavor collective neutrino oscillations, relevant for dense neutrino environments, building up…
State Preparation in the Heisenberg Model through Adiabatic Spiraling
Anthony N. Ciavarella, Stephan Caspar, Marc Illa +1
An adiabatic state preparation technique, called the adiabatic spiral, is proposed for the Heisenberg model. This technique is suitable for implementation on a number of quantum si…
Preparations for Quantum Simulations of Quantum Chromodynamics in 1+1 Dimensions: (II) Single-Baryon -Decay in Real Time
Roland C. Farrell, Ivan A. Chernyshev, Sarah J. M. Powell +3
A framework for quantum simulations of real-time weak decays of hadrons and nuclei in a 2-flavor lattice theory in one spatial dimension is presented. A single generation of the St…
Preparations for Quantum Simulations of Quantum Chromodynamics in 1+1 Dimensions: (I) Axial Gauge
Roland C. Farrell, Ivan A. Chernyshev, Sarah J. M. Powell +3
Tools necessary for quantum simulations of dimensional quantum chromodynamics are developed. When formulated in axial gauge and with two flavors of quarks, this system requir…
Nuclear Forces for Precision Nuclear Physics -- a collection of perspectives
Ingo Tews, Zohreh Davoudi, Andreas Ekström +42
This is a collection of perspective pieces contributed by the participants of the Institute of Nuclear Theory's Program on Nuclear Physics for Precision Nuclear Physics which was h…
Basic Elements for Simulations of Standard Model Physics with Quantum Annealers: Multigrid and Clock States
Marc Illa, Martin J. Savage
We explore the potential of D-Wave's quantum annealers for computing some of the basic components required for quantum simulations of Standard Model physics. By implementing a basi…