arXiv (Cornell University),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Determining
the
properties
of
molecules
and
materials
is
one
premier
applications
quantum
computing.
A
major
question
in
field
how
to
use
imperfect
near-term
computers
solve
problems
practical
value.
Inspired
by
recently
developed
variants
counterpart
equation-of-motion
(qEOM)
approach
orbital-optimized
variational
eigensolver
(oo-VQE),
we
present
a
algorithm
(oo-VQE-qEOM)
for
calculation
molecular
computing
expectation
values
on
computer.
We
perform
noise-free
simulations
BeH$_2$
series
STO-3G/6-31G/6-31G*
basis
sets
H$_4$
H$_2$O
6-31G
using
an
active
space
four
electrons
spatial
orbitals
(8
qubits)
evaluate
excitation
energies,
electronic
absorption,
and,
twisted
H$_4$,
circular
dichroism
spectra.
demonstrate
that
proposed
can
reproduce
results
conventional
classical
CASSCF
calculations
these
systems.
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(9), P. 3613 - 3625
Published: May 3, 2024
Determining
the
properties
of
molecules
and
materials
is
one
premier
applications
quantum
computing.
A
major
question
in
field
how
to
use
imperfect
near-term
computers
solve
problems
practical
value.
Inspired
by
recently
developed
variants
counterpart
equation-of-motion
(qEOM)
approach
orbital-optimized
variational
eigensolver
(oo-VQE),
we
present
a
algorithm
(oo-VQE-qEOM)
for
calculation
molecular
computing
expectation
values
on
computer.
We
perform
noise-free
simulations
BeH2
series
STO-3G/6-31G/6-31G*
basis
sets
H4
H2O
6-31G
using
an
active
space
four
electrons
spatial
orbitals
(8
qubits)
evaluate
excitation
energies,
electronic
absorption,
and,
twisted
H4,
circular
dichroism
spectra.
demonstrate
that
proposed
can
reproduce
results
conventional
classical
CASSCF
calculations
these
systems.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 4456 - 4468
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
promise
of
quantum
computing
to
circumvent
the
exponential
scaling
chemistry
has
sparked
a
race
develop
algorithms
for
architecture.
However,
most
works
neglect
quantum-inherent
shot
noise,
let
alone
effect
current
noisy
devices.
Here,
we
present
comprehensive
study
linear
response
(qLR)
theory
obtaining
spectroscopic
properties
on
simulated
fault-tolerant
computers
and
present-day
near-term
hardware.
This
work
introduces
novel
metrics
analyze
predict
origins
noise
in
algorithm,
proposes
an
Ansatz-based
error
mitigation
technique,
reveals
significant
impact
Pauli
saving
reducing
measurement
costs
subspace
methods.
Our
hardware
results
using
up
cc-pVTZ
basis
set
serve
as
proof
principle
absorption
spectra
general
approach
with
accuracy
classical
multi-configurational
Importantly,
our
exemplify
that
substantial
improvements
rates
speed
are
necessary
lift
computational
from
concept
actual
field.
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Hybrid
quantum-classical
computing
algorithms
offer
significant
potential
for
accelerating
the
calculation
of
electronic
structure
strongly
correlated
molecules.
In
this
work,
we
present
first
quantum
simulation
conical
intersections
(CIs)
in
a
biomolecule,
cytosine,
using
superconducting
computer.
We
apply
contracted
eigensolver
(CQE)─with
comparisons
to
conventional
variational
deflation
(VQD)─to
compute
near-degenerate
ground
and
excited
states
associated
with
intersection,
key
feature
governing
photostability
DNA
RNA.
The
CQE
is
based
on
an
exact
ansatz
many-electron
molecules
absence
noise─a
critically
important
property
resolving
at
CIs.
Both
methods
demonstrate
promising
accuracy
when
compared
diagonalization,
even
noisy
intermediate-scale
computers,
highlighting
their
advancing
understanding
photochemical
photobiological
processes.
ability
simulate
these
critical
our
knowledge
biological
processes
like
repair
mutation,
implications
molecular
biology
medical
research.
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(9), P. 3551 - 3565
Published: April 25, 2024
Linear
response
(LR)
theory
is
a
powerful
tool
in
classic
quantum
chemistry
crucial
to
understanding
photoinduced
processes
and
biology.
However,
performing
simulations
for
large
systems
the
case
of
strong
electron
correlation
remains
challenging.
Quantum
computers
are
poised
facilitate
simulation
such
systems,
recently,
linear
formulation
(qLR)
was
introduced
[Kumar
et
al.,
J.
Chem.
Theory
Comput.
2023,
19,
9136–9150].
To
apply
qLR
near-term
beyond
minimal
basis
set,
we
here
introduce
resource-efficient
theory,
using
truncated
active-space
version
multiconfigurational
self-consistent
field
LR
ansatz.
Therein,
investigate
eight
different
formalisms
that
utilize
novel
operator
transformations
allow
equations
be
performed
on
hardware.
Simulating
excited
state
potential
energy
curves
absorption
spectra
various
test
cases,
identify
two
promising
candidates,
dubbed
"proj
LRSD"
"all-proj
LRSD".
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(9), P. 3729 - 3740
Published: May 1, 2024
We
explore
Davidson
methods
for
obtaining
excitation
energies
and
other
linear
response
properties
within
the
recently
developed
quantum
self-consistent
(q-sc-LR)
method.
Davidson-type
allow
only
a
few
selected
without
explicitly
constructing
electronic
Hessian
since
they
require
ability
to
perform
Hessian-vector
multiplications.
apply
method
calculate
of
hydrogen
chains
(up
H10)
analyze
aspects
statistical
noise
computing
on
simulators.
Additionally,
we
such
as
static
polarizabilities
H2,
LiH,
H2O,
OH–,
NH3,
show
that
unitary
coupled
cluster
outperforms
classical
projected
molecular
systems
with
strong
correlation.
Finally,
formulate
damped
(complex)
response,
application
nitrogen
K-edge
X-ray
absorption
ammonia,
C6
coefficients
NH3.
Quantum Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 035012 - 035012
Published: April 4, 2024
Abstract
Excited
state
properties
play
a
pivotal
role
in
various
chemical
and
physical
phenomena,
such
as
charge
separation
light
emission.
However,
the
primary
focus
of
most
existing
quantum
algorithms
has
been
ground
state,
seen
phase
estimation
variational
eigensolver
(VQE).
Although
VQE-type
methods
have
extended
to
explore
excited
states,
these
grapple
with
optimization
challenges.
In
contrast,
Krylov
subspace
(QKS)
method
introduced
address
both
positioning
itself
cost-effective
alternative
estimation.
conventional
QKS
methodologies
depend
on
pre-generated
through
real
or
imaginary-time
evolutions.
This
is
inherently
expansive
can
be
plagued
issues
like
slow
convergence
numerical
instabilities,
often
leading
relatively
deep
circuits.
Our
research
presents
an
economic
algorithm,
which
we
term
Davidson
(QDavidson)
algorithm.
innovation
hinges
iterative
expansion
incorporation
pre-conditioner
within
framework.
By
using
residues
eigenstates
expand
subspace,
manage
formulate
compact
that
aligns
closely
exact
solutions.
paves
way
for
more
rapid
comparison
other
techniques,
Lanczos.
Using
simulators,
employ
novel
QDavidson
algorithm
delve
into
systems,
spanning
from
Heisenberg
spin
model
molecules.
Compared
methods,
not
only
converges
swiftly
but
also
demands
significantly
shallower
circuit.
efficiency
establishes
pragmatic
tool
elucidating
computing
platforms.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
128(21), P. 4369 - 4377
Published: May 16, 2024
In
this
work,
a
direct
quantum
implementation
of
the
Doktorov
formulas
for
calculating
vibronic
spectrum
molecules
under
harmonic
approximation
is
presented.
It
applied
to
three-atom
H2O,
SO2,
ClO2,
HS2,
and
ZnOH.
The
method
solves
classically
hard
problem
estimating
Franck–Condon
(FC)
factors
by
using
Duschinsky
matrices
as
only
input
via
circuit.
This
has
advantage
avoiding
basis
changes,
artificial
squeezing
parameters,
symmetry
dependencies.
other
words,
it
general
that
can
easily
be
generalized
bigger
molecules.
results
are
compared
with
algorithms
classical
anharmonic
algorithms.
Furthermore,
circuit
requirements
studied
in
order
estimate
its
applicability
on
real
superconducting
hardware.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(28), P. 7244 - 7253
Published: July 8, 2024
Conical
intersections
(CIs)
are
pivotal
in
many
photochemical
processes.
Traditional
quantum
chemistry
methods,
such
as
the
state-average
multiconfigurational
face
computational
hurdles
solving
electronic
Schrödinger
equation
within
active
space
on
classical
computers.
While
computing
offers
a
potential
solution,
its
feasibility
studying
CIs,
particularly
real
hardware,
remains
largely
unexplored.
Here,
we
present
first
successful
realization
of
hybrid
quantum-classical
complete
self-consistent
field
method
based
variational
eigensolver
(VQE-SA-CASSCF)
superconducting
processor.
This
approach
is
applied
to
investigate
CIs
two
prototypical
systems─ethylene
(C
Cell Reports Physical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(9), P. 102105 - 102105
Published: July 15, 2024
As
the
year-to-year
gains
in
speeds
of
classical
computers
continue
to
taper
off,
computational
chemists
are
increasingly
examining
quantum
computing
as
a
possible
route
achieve
greater
performance.
Quantum
computers,
built
upon
properties
superposition,
interference,
and
entanglement
bits,
offer,
principle,
possibility
outperform
for
solving
many
important
classes
problems.
In
field
chemistry,
algorithm
development
offers
promising
propositions
classically
intractable
problems
areas
such
electronic
structure,
chemical
dynamics,
spectroscopy,
cheminformatics.
However,
physical
implementations
still
their
infancy
have
yet
useful
computations.
Still,
software
chemistry
is
highly
active
area
research.
this
perspective,
we
summarize
recent
progress
algorithms,
hardware,
software,
describe
challenges
that
remain
applications.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Quantum
computing
presents
a
promising
avenue
for
solving
complex
problems,
particularly
in
quantum
chemistry,
where
it
could
accelerate
the
computation
of
molecular
properties
and
excited
states.
This
work
focuses
on
excitation
energies
with
hybrid
quantum-classical
algorithms
near-term
devices,
combining
linear
response
(qLR)
method
polarizable
embedding
(PE)
environment.
We
employ
self-consistent
operator
manifold
(q-sc-LR)
top
unitary
coupled
cluster
(UCC)
wave
function
combination
Davidson
solver.
The
latter
removes
need
to
construct
entire
electronic
Hessian,
improving
computational
efficiency
when
going
toward
larger
molecules.
introduce
new
superposition-state-based
technique
compute
Hessian-vector
products
show
that
this
approach
is
more
resilient
noise
than
our
earlier
gradient-based
approach.
demonstrate
performance
PE-UCCSD
model
systems
such
as
butadiene
para-nitroaniline
water
find
delivers
comparable
accuracy
classical
PE-CCSD
methods
simple
closed-shell
systems.
also
explore
challenges
posed
by
hardware
propose
error
mitigation
techniques
maintain
accurate
results
noisy
computers.