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Dr Simon Williams' Outputs (3)

Enhancing quantum field theory simulations on NISQ devices with Hamiltonian truncation (2024)
Journal Article
Ingoldby, J., Spannowsky, M., Sypchenko, T., & Williams, S. (2024). Enhancing quantum field theory simulations on NISQ devices with Hamiltonian truncation. Physical Review D, 110(9), Article 096016. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevd.110.096016

Quantum computers can efficiently simulate highly entangled quantum systems, offering a solution to challenges facing classical simulation of quantum field theories (QFTs). This paper presents an alternative to traditional methods for simulating the... Read More about Enhancing quantum field theory simulations on NISQ devices with Hamiltonian truncation.

Simulating quantum field theories on continuous-variable quantum computers (2024)
Journal Article
Abel, S., Spannowsky, M., & Williams, S. (2024). Simulating quantum field theories on continuous-variable quantum computers. Physical Review A, 110(1), Article 012607. https://doi.org/10.1103/physreva.110.012607

We delve into the use of photonic quantum computing to simulate quantum mechanics and extend its application towards quantum field theory. We develop and prove a method that leverages this form of continuous-variable quantum computing (CVQC) to repro... Read More about Simulating quantum field theories on continuous-variable quantum computers.

Quantum pathways for charged track finding in high-energy collisions (2024)
Journal Article
Brown, C., Spannowsky, M., Tapper, A., Williams, S., & Xiotidis, I. (2024). Quantum pathways for charged track finding in high-energy collisions. Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence, 7, Article 1339785. https://doi.org/10.3389/frai.2024.1339785

In high-energy particle collisions, charged track finding is a complex yet crucial endeavor. We propose a quantum algorithm, specifically quantum template matching, to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of track finding. Abstracting the Quantum Ampl... Read More about Quantum pathways for charged track finding in high-energy collisions.