Lazy Quantum Walks with Native Multiqubit Gates

Abstract

Quantum walks, the quantum analogue of the classical random walk, have been shown to underpin quantum algorithms for fluid dynamics. We propose the quantum half-adder gate method for quantum walks as a good benchmark algorithm, specifically to compare native two-qubit gate and native multiqubit gate implementations. Neutral atom hardware is a promising choice of platform for implementing quantum walks due to its ability to implement native multiqubit (>2-qubit) gates and to dynamically re-arrange qubits. Using detailed realistic error modelling for multiqubit Rydberg gates via two-photon adiabatic rapid passage, we present the gate sequences and predicted final state fidelities for some small one dimensional quantum walks, including lazy quantum walks; lazy quantum walks include a rest state, which is needed for quantum walks for fluid simulation. Our simulations pinpoint the sweet spot where native multiqubit gates provide an advantage compared with decomposing the gate into multiple smaller higher fidelity gates.