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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…