QIS Workshop

23 Sep 2019, 08:30 → 24 Sep 2019, 17:00 US/Central

Argonne

Site Map Argonne_Map_(with_closure).pdf

Monday, 23 September

08:30 → 09:00 Registration & Continential Breakfast

09:00 → 10:45 Plenary Session

09:00 Welcome

Speaker: Dr Salman Habib (Argonne National Laboratory)

Slides qis_wg_habib_wkshop.pdf

09:15 Argonne QIS Overview

Speaker: Stephen Gray (Argonne National Laboratory)

Slides Gray_Overview.pptx

10:00 Coherent nonlinear photonics: from attojoule to quantum

Looming technical challenges for both general- and special-purpose computation provide strong motivation to revisit device and architecture concepts for all-optical information processing. Communication bottlenecks and power constraints in conventional multi-core processor design are driving increasing interest in on-chip and chip-to-chip optical interconnect, while unique features of all-optical approaches make them attractive for edge computing and distributed sensor networks as well. One can already see, however, that demands for high speed and ultra-low power consumption are driving us to the picosecond-attojoule switching regime in which the quantum nature of optical fields becomes prominent. In this talk I will discuss our group's recent work to develop modeling infrastructure and autonomous coherent feedback control methods for quantum nonlinear photonics. I will illustrate the utility of these tools via circuit-design case studies for both quantum and ultra-low power classical all-optical information processing. I will conclude by discussing emerging challenges in expanding the toolbox to incorporate systematic model reduction and to accommodate broadband signal formats, as motivated by ongoing experiments in quantum nonlinear optics with integrated nanostructures and ultra-fast pump fields.

Speaker: Prof. Hideo Mabuchi (Stanford University)

Slides ANL_23_Sep_2019.pptx

10:45 → 11:05 Break

11:05 → 12:15 Parallel Track A - Theory

11:05 Hybrid Quantum/Classical Algorithms for Photochemistry

We present some recent developments in hybrid quantum/classical methodology for first-principles photochemistry simulations of large multichromophoric complexes. The first key tool utilized is an ab initio exciton model (AIEM) that uses on-the-fly ab initio computations on chromophore monomers to parametrize a Frenkel-Davydov-type exciton model that is mappable to a Pauli-sparse qubit Hamiltonian with one or more qubits per monomer. The second key tool involved is the "multistate, contracted variational quantum eigensolver" (MC-VQE), a new extension of VQE that enables the even-handed quantum circuit treatment of ground-, excited-, and transition-property observables. MC-VQE+AIEM shows promise for the accurate treatment of absorption spectra and other photochemical observables for systems with several thousand atoms using only a few dozen qubits and relatively short quantum circuits. We numerically demonstrate the potential accuracy of the method for the classically-simulated MC-VQE+AIEM computation of the absorption spectrum of the B850 ring of LHII, discuss the extension of the method to the efficient computation of the analytical nuclear gradient (needed for dynamics simulations), and the consider prospects for deployment of the method on near-term quantum circuit hardware.

Speaker: Dr Robert Parrish (QC Ware Corporation)

11:30 Robustness of persistent oscillations in kinematically constrained qubit systems

Recent quantum simulators have found unexpected coherent and persistent oscillations in an ergodic system at infinite temperature. This behavior has been theoretically understood by studying kinematically constrained spin models that lead to special low-entangled states that are embedded in a thermalizing spectrum. We study the robustness of the dynamics generated by these special states against the presence of disorder and external drives. To do this, we evaluate diagnostic quantities such as the revival probability, the spatial entanglement, and the average spin dynamics. The goal of this study is to capture features that could be explored more generally in other types of quantum simulators such as coupled superconducting qubits.

Speaker: Dr Ian Mondragon (Argonne National Laboratory)

Slides Main_PO_Animated.odp

11:55 Crystalline Cluster States for Topological Measurement-Based Quantum Computing

Although there are promising near-term applications for NISQ algorithms, quantum computing’s most impactful algorithms will likely require a fully fault-tolerant quantum computer. Given the fragility of quantum information, building this computer is a daunting task. Most proposals for fault-tolerance are based on quantum error-correcting codes, in which the information is preserved in code qubits while ancilla are periodically measured to check for errors. Recently, a more general framework for fault-tolerance in one-way quantum computers was proposed in which logical information is passed among all of the qubits, without any distinction between data and ancilla. In this talk, we discuss an algebraic framework for building these generalized fault-tolerant one-way quantum computers based on combinatorial tiling theory. This yields a variety of robust candidates, including some that require only degree-$3$ connectivity.

Speaker: Dr Michael Newman (Duke University)

Slides argonne_talk_Newman.pdf

11:05 → 12:15 Parallel Track B - Experiment

11:05 QIS activities at IU Bloomington

Indiana University in Bloomington has recently established a center for Quantum Science and Engineering, involving researchers from Physics, Computer Science, Intelligent Systems Engineering and Chemistry. I will provide an overview of some of the activities of the center over the last year.

Speaker: Prof. Baxter David (Indiana University)

Slides ANL_QIS_wrkshp_Baxter_IUB_overview_2019_Sep-23.pptx

11:30 Spins in InAs quantum dots: qubits, sensors, and photon sources

InAs quantum dots (QDs) are known for their strong optical transitions that lead to a nearly ideal source of single photons. Additional functionality comes from charging the QD with a single electron or hole spin that acts as a stationary quantum bit. In this presentation, I will discuss how a spin in a QD or in a pair of coupled QDs can be used for sensing mechanical motion and for generating tunable single photons. To sense motion, QDs have been incorporated into mechanical resonators, which couple to the dots through strain. When mechanical resonators are driven, the optical transitions of QDs shift significantly, and the spin states shift as well [1]. In single QDs, the hole spin shows much stronger coupling to strain than electrons spins, due to the stronger spin-orbit interaction. In coupled QDs, a pair of interacting electron spins can be made highly sensitive to strain gradients that change the relative QD energies [2]. To generate photons, we make use of the Raman spin-flip process, often enhancing the process by integrating the QDs into photonic crystal cavities [3]. The Raman process has the advantage of generating photons with properties determined by the drive laser and the spin properties. In this way, we are able to demonstrate spectral and temporal control over single photon wavepackets [4], with very low two photon emission probability and high indistinguishability. Finally, I will briefly discuss efforts that combine these topics, in which highly localized strain is used to tune multiple QD photon emitters into resonance within nanophotonic waveguides [5]. This work is supported by the U.S. Office of Naval Research, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (grant no. HDTRA1- 15-1-0011) and the OSD Quantum Sciences and Engineering Program. [1] Carter, S. G. et al. Spin-mechanical coupling of an InAs quantum dot embedded in a mechanical resonator. Phys. Rev. Lett. **121**, 246801 (2018). [2] Carter, S. G. et al. Tunable coupling of a double quantum dot spin system to a mechanical resonator. Nano Lett. **19**, 6166–6172 (2019). [3] Sweeney, T. M. et al. Cavity-stimulated Raman emission from a single quantum dot spin. Nat. Photonics **8**, 442–447 (2014). [4] Pursley, B. C., Carter, S. G., Yakes, M. K., Bracker, A. S. & Gammon, D. Picosecond pulse shaping of single photons using quantum dots. Nat. Commun. **9**, 115 (2018). [5] Grim, J. Q. et al. Scalable in operando strain tuning in nanophotonic waveguides enabling three- quantum-dot superradiance. Nat. Mater. **18**, 963–969 (2019).

Speaker: Dr Samuel Carter (US Naval Research Laboratory)

Slides Carter_Argonne_worskhop_Sept_2019_v2.pptx

11:55 Quantum simulation and computing with atomic arrays

The realization of large-scale controlled quantum systems is an exciting frontier in modern physical science. Such systems can provide insights into fundamental properties of quantum matter, enable the realization of exotic quantum phases, and ultimately offer a platform for quantum information processing that could surpass any classical approach. Recently, reconfigurable arrays of neutral atoms with programmable Rydberg interactions have become promising systems to study such quantum many-body phenomena, due to their isolation from the environment, and high degree of control. I will show how these techniques can be used to study quantum phase transitions by realizing quantum spin models with system sizes up to 51 qubits. Furthermore, I will discuss the prospect for quantum information processing with arrays of atoms and present our recent results on the creation of a 20 qubit GHZ entangled state. Prospects for scaling this approach beyond hundreds of qubits and the implementation of quantum algorithms will be discussed.

Speaker: Prof. Hannes Bernien (University of Chicago)

Slides Argonne-QIS-Workshop-Bernien.pptx

12:15 → 12:30 Break to pick-up lunch

12:30 → 13:30 Working Lunch / Breakout Session

Quantum Transduction Quantum Photonics

12:30 → 13:30 Working Lunch / Breakout Session

Quantum Networks NISQ/Quantum Computing Issues

13:30 → 15:00 Plenary Session

13:30 “Quantum Supremacy” and the Complexity of Random Circuit Sampling

Speaker: Bill Fefferman (University of Chicago)

Slides RCS-Argonne19-out.pdf

14:15 Controlling light with a single photon using semiconductor quantum dots

Speaker: Edo Waks (University of Maryland)

15:00 → 15:20 Break

15:20 → 16:10 Parallel Track A - Theory

15:20 Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing Architectures

This talk explains how classical supercomputing can aid unreliable quantum processors of intermediate size to solve large problem instances reliably. I will describe the benefits of using a hybrid quantum-classical architecture where larger quantum circuits are broken into smaller sub-circuits that are evaluated separately, either using a quantum processor or a quantum simulator running on a classical supercomputer. Circuit compilation techniques that determine which qubits are simulated classically will greatly impact the system performance as well as provide a tradeoff between circuit reliability and runtime.

Speaker: Martin Suchara (Argonne National Laboratory)

Slides ANL-QIS-Workshop-Suchara.pptx

15:45 Principal component analysis in static and dynamical quantum problems

Principal component analysis (PCA) is a popular Machine Learning algorithm used for dimensional reduction. We show that PCA is naturally suited for the extraction (and subsequent utilization) of quantum information in problems involving state ensembles. We illustrate its representational power in the context of quantum manybody ground state manifolds, and discuss an application in predicting the quantum dynamics of driven systems.

Speaker: Dr Zhoushen Huang (Argonne)

15:20 → 16:10 Parallel Track B - Experiment

15:20 TiO2 nanophotonic cavities for high-efficiency coupling to quantum states in diamond

In this talk, we will discuss our development of nanophotonic resonators utilizing templated atomic layer deposition and ongoing efforts to interface these cavities with vacancy centers in diamond membranes. Vacancy centers in diamond, such as the nitrogen vacancy (NV) or silicon vacancy (SiV), exhibit outstanding quantum coherence combined with a straightforward optical interface. Advanced QIS applications with vacancy centers require integration with nanophotonics to achieve efficient photon/qubit interactions. State-of-the-art approaches utilize reactive-ion etching to etch photonic crystals directly into diamond, which creates charge traps, surface roughness, and dangling chemical bonds that degrade coherence. Here, we will show how we can utilize templated atomic layer deposition to grow titanium dioxide nanophotonics directly onto arbitrary surfaces, including oxides, 2D materials, and diamond. The process requires no destructive etching and should be fully passive to the underlying substrate, opening a new path to coherent interfaces with vacancy centers. We will also discuss our ongoing efforts to make diamond membranes.

Speaker: Prof. Alex High (University of Chicago)

Slides 20190924_Argonne_QIS.pdf

15:45 Quantum metrology for detection of classical dark matter waves

Various techniques will be presented to improve detection of the Glauber displacement of a photon mode due to the weak classical force exerted by oscillating background dark matter waves.

Speaker: Aaron Chou (Fermilab)

Slides aaron_chou_anl_qis_2019.pptx

16:10 → 16:30 Day 1 Wrap-Up

16:45 → 18:30 Reception/Poster Session

18:30 → 21:30 Dinner

Tuesday, 24 September

08:30 → 09:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast

09:00 → 10:35 Plenary Session

09:00 Welcome

Speaker: Dr Salman Habib (Argonne National Laboratory)

09:05 Emerging Semiconductor Single Photon Counters and Quantum Photonic Integrated Circuits

Speaker: Seth Bank (University of Texas at Austin)

09:50 Progress in Quantum Computing with Trapped Ions

Speaker: Jungsang Kim (Duke University)

Slides http://people.ee.duke.edu/~jungsang/Argonne2019/KimTalkANLQIS

10:35 → 11:00 Break

11:00 → 12:10 Plenary Session

11:00 Learning Quantum Algorithms for NISQ Computers

Speaker: Lukasz Cincio (Los Alamos National Laboratory)

11:25 Title TBD

Speaker: Prof. David Schuster (U.Chicago)

11:50 Quantum Computing at Scale

Speaker: Dr Yuri Alexeev (Argonne National Laboratory)

Slides Quantum computing at scale

12:10 → 12:25 Break to pick-up lunch

12:25 → 13:30 Working Lunch / Breakout Session

Quantum Defects Quantum Algorithms

12:25 → 13:30 Working Lunch / Breakout Session

• Quantum Chemistry • Metrology

13:30 → 15:35 Plenary Session

13:30 Trapped-ion experiments at NIST

Speaker: Dr David Hume (NIST)

14:15 Variational Quantum-Classical Algorithms: New Applications and Noise Resilience

Speaker: Patrick Coles (Los Alamos National Laboratory)

15:00 Day 2 Wrap-up

Speaker: Dr Salman Habib (Argonne National Laboratory)