Universal Quantum Computer from Relativistic Motion

We present an explicit construction of a relativistic quantum computing architecture using a variational quantum circuit approach that is shown to allow for universal quantum computing. The variational quantum circuit consists of tunable single-qubit rotations and entangling gates that are implemented successively. The single-qubit rotations are parameterized by the proper time intervals of the qubits' trajectories and can be tuned by varying their relativistic motion in spacetime. The entangling layer is mediated by a relativistic quantum field instead of through direct coupling between the qubits. Within this setting, we give a prescription for how to use quantum field-mediated entanglement and manipulation of the relativistic motion of qubits to obtain a universal gate set, for which compact nonperturbative expressions that are valid for general spacetimes are also obtained. We also derive a lower bound on the channel fidelity that shows the existence of parameter regimes in which all entangling operations are effectively unitary, despite the noise generated from the presence of a mediating quantum field. Finally, we consider an explicit implementation of the quantum Fourier transform with relativistic qubits.

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Physical Review Letters
Published
2025-05-14
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https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.134.190601
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2
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Quantum Mechanics and Applications
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Universal Quantum Computer from Relativistic Motion

Hans J. Briegel, T. Rick Perche, Philip A. LeMaitre, Marius Krumm
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Physical Review Letters
Quantum Mechanics and Applications
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Universal Quantum Computer from Relativistic Motion

Hans J. Briegel, T. Rick Perche, Philip A. LeMaitre, Marius Krumm
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Abstract

We present an explicit construction of a relativistic quantum computing architecture using a variational quantum circuit approach that is shown to allow for universal quantum computing. The variational quantum circuit consists of tunable single-qubit rotations and entangling gates that are implemented successively. The single-qubit rotations are parameterized by the proper time intervals of the qubits' trajectories and can be tuned by varying their relativistic motion in spacetime. The entangling layer is mediated by a relativistic quantum field instead of through direct coupling between the qubits. Within this setting, we give a prescription for how to use quantum field-mediated entanglement and manipulation of the relativistic motion of qubits to obtain a universal gate set, for which compact nonperturbative expressions that are valid for general spacetimes are also obtained. We also derive a lower bound on the channel fidelity that shows the existence of parameter regimes in which all entangling operations are effectively unitary, despite the noise generated from the presence of a mediating quantum field. Finally, we consider an explicit implementation of the quantum Fourier transform with relativistic qubits.

Physical Review LettersVol. 134(19)
University of Waterloo (CA), Perimeter Institute (CA), Universität Innsbruck (AT)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Government of Canada, European Commission, Austrian Science Fund, Industry Canada, Institut Périmètre de physique théorique, Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
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