Realistic quantum network simulation for experimental BBM92 key distribution

This paper demonstrates that a realistic discrete-event quantum network simulator can accurately model the experimental BBM92 quantum key distribution protocol with higher precision than analytical theory, while also reliably predicting secure key rates for untested repeater scenarios where experimental data is unavailable.

Michelle Chalupnik, Brian Doolittle, Suparna Seshadri, Eric G. Brown, Keith Kenemer, Daniel Winton, Daniel Sanchez-Rosales, Matthew Skrzypczyk, Cara Alexander, Eric Ostby, Michael CubedduTue, 10 Ma⚛️ quant-ph

Experimental observation of quantum interferences in CO-H2_2 rotational energy transfer at room temperature

This paper reports the first experimental observation of quantum interferences in room-temperature rotational energy transfer between CO and H2_2 molecules, demonstrating excellent agreement with 4-D close-coupling quantum calculations and providing a critical benchmark for modeling CO emissions in warm astrophysical environments.

Hamza Labiad, Alexandre Faure, Ian R. SimsTue, 10 Ma⚛️ quant-ph

Output Prediction of Quantum Circuits based on Graph Neural Networks

This paper proposes a Graph Neural Network framework that leverages the natural graph structure of quantum circuits to accurately predict output expectation values under noisy and noiseless conditions, demonstrating superior performance over CNNs and introducing a novel "Direct Comparison" scheme that significantly outperforms traditional indirect methods in evaluating the relative performance of parameterized quantum circuits for tasks like ground state energy estimation.

Yuxiang Liu, Fanxu Meng, Lu Wang, Yi Hu, Zaichen Zhang, Xutao YuTue, 10 Ma⚛️ quant-ph

Resource-efficient quantum algorithm for linear systems of equations

This paper introduces the Shadow Quantum Linear Solver (SQLS), a resource-efficient hybrid quantum algorithm that combines variational methods with classical shadows to solve linear systems on current noisy hardware with logarithmic qubit requirements and exponential advantages in circuit execution, successfully demonstrated by solving a discretized 2D Laplace equation.

Francesco Ghisoni, Francesco Scala, Daniele Bajoni, Dario GeraceTue, 10 Ma⚛️ quant-ph

Superconducting qubits in the millions: the potential and limitations of modularity

This paper presents an architectural model and resource estimation tool for modular superconducting fault-tolerant quantum computers to predict the physical scale, power consumption, and execution time required for practical algorithms, thereby quantifying the bottlenecks and trade-offs involved in scaling to millions of qubits.

S. N. Saadatmand, Tyler L. Wilson, Mark J. Hodson, Mark Field, Simon J. Devitt, Madhav Krishnan Vijayan, Alan Robertson, Thinh P. Le, Jannis Ruh, Alexandru Paler, Arshpreet Singh Maan, Ioana Moflic, Athena Caesura, Josh Y. MutusTue, 10 Ma⚛️ quant-ph

Equilibration of objective observables in a dynamical model of quantum measurements

This paper resolves the conflict between quantum measurement and thermodynamics by demonstrating that objective measurement outcomes emerge through the equilibration of "objectifying observables" in isolated systems, provided the environment is coarse-grained into observer systems to suppress measurement errors.

Sophie Engineer, Tom Rivlin, Sabine Wollmann, Mehul Malik, Maximilian P. E. LockTue, 10 Ma⚛️ quant-ph