SU(2) gauge theory on digital quantum computers

PIRSA ID: 19110115
Series: Perimeter Institute Quantum Discussions
Event Type: Seminar
Scientific Area(s):
Other
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Speaker(s):
  • Jesse Stryker, University of Washington
November 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM Bob Room

Results from the first digital quantum simulation of an SU(2) gauge theory are presented. This was done by analytically constructing gauge-invariant states and implementing a Trotterized time evolution operator for that basis on superconducting hardware. By using error mitigation techniques, electric energy measurements could be reliably extracted following one Trotter-Suzuki time step. This work is a small but important step toward determining what field-theoretic calculations will be possible using near-term devices.