Error mitigation for quantum approximate optimization
Anita Weidinger, Glen Bigan Mbeng, Wolfgang Lechner
Abstract
Quantum error mitigation involves reducing errors in hybrid quantum-classical algorithms, which is particularly relevant for near-term noisy quantum devices. The authors introduce an error mitigation technique based on redundant parity encoding of logical variables. They demonstrate the use of this technique by applying it to the quantum approximate optimization algorithm.
Topics & Concepts
QuantumQuantum error correctionComputer scienceQuantum algorithmQuantum computerAlgorithmEncoding (memory)Error detection and correctionPhysicsQuantum mechanicsArtificial intelligenceQuantum Computing Algorithms and ArchitectureQuantum Information and CryptographyNeural Networks and Reservoir Computing