LRZ explores the potential of quantum technologies for high-performance data centers with HQS Software
One way to exploit the potential of quantum computing in industry is to integrate a quantum computing system into a production-ready HPC environment. To explore this potential, the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) is using the Software of HQS Quantum Simulations. As part of the BMBF-funded project “Quantum Computing demonstration for ExaScale-HPC”, Q-Exa, HQS Quantum Simulations provided LRZ, an institute of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BAdW), with the software application HQSNoiseApp. In an exclusive workshop with users of the HQSNoiseApp, entry hurdles will be overcome, and initial results discussed.
HQSNoiseApp - A Simulation Software to explore physical systems
To explore quantum technologies, the LRZ acquired the software application HQSNoiseApp from HQS Quantum Simulations as part of the BMBF project. This application runs on quantum computer systems, such as those from Q-Exa partner IQM, as well as on conventional computer systems.
The software application HQSNoiseApp has the task to simulate quantum mechanical systems. By simulating quantum mechanical systems, the properties of complex physical systems can be investigated without having to deal with the remaining problems of faulty qubits, memory, and data processing problems. Furthermore, simulations can be used to determine the properties of a material, which is of great interest for the development and research of new materials.
The unconventional approach of HQS is of great value for research
In contrast to the prevailing variational algorithms, the architecture of the HQS software is based on so-called open quantum systems, which integrate the noise from NISQ devices as part of the algorithm into computational power. This allows the HQS software to be implemented on quantum hardware in an uncomplicated way, which enables valuable investigations, especially in the current development phase. The theoretical basis of the software application for “noise-mapping” (https://arxiv.org/abs/2210.12138) and “bath-fitting” (https://arxiv.org/abs/2210.11371) has been published in two scientific articles on the arxiv platform.
In an exclusive workshop organized by HQS, the first results of the collaboration with the LRZ will be discussed and possible entry barriers in dealing with software will be overcome. HQS will continue to collaborate with the LRZ team's research and its users by providing its expertise in further workshops.
CEO Dr. Michael Marthaler sees the collaboration with LRZ as very promising regarding research on the synergy of HPC and quantum technology: "The HQS application will lead to many valuable insights into technologically relevant quantum systems. Using quantum computing as part of a high-performance computing system will offer the industry the most innovative opportunities. Quantum simulation plays a supporting role on the way to this revolutionary technology. We will increasingly focus on developing workflows and applications that enable quantum technology for high-performance computing."
Further information:
HQS Quantum Simulations to participate in the conception of the first German quantum computer within Q-Exa consortium
Project Q-Exa: Quantum Computing demonstration for ExaScale-HPC