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This paper bridges quantum chemistry and quantum computing by deriving the Unitary Coupled Cluster ansatz directly from fermionic algebra, offering a clearer path to hardware-realizable circuits for coupled cluster theory. By explicitly linking second quantization with the Jordan-Wigner mapping, the work addresses critical implementation details like operator locality and commutation structures that often obscure the translation between theoretical models and physical qubits.
Quantum circuit synthesis for fermionic excitations in coupled cluster theory using the Jordan-Wigner mapping
arXiv:2601.07890v3 Announce Type: replace Abstract: This work provides a quantum-computing-first derivation of the Unitary Coupled Cluster ansatz, showing that its structure emerges naturally from fermionic algebra under unitary constraints. By explicitly connecting second quantization, Jordan-Wigner mapping, and circuit synthesis, we clarify conceptual gaps between quantum chemistry and quantum computing implementations, particularly regarding operator locality, commutation structure, and hardware realization.
Abstract:This work provides a quantum-computing-first derivation of the Unitary Coupled Cluster ansatz, showing that its structure emerges naturally from fermionic algebra under unitary constraints. By explicitly connecting second quantization, Jordan-Wigner mapping, and circuit synthesis, we clarify conceptual gaps between quantum chemistry and quantum computing implementations, particularly regarding operator locality, commutation structure, and hardware realization.
12 pages. 2 figures
arXiv:2601.07890 [quant-ph]
(or arXiv:2601.07890v3 [quant-ph] for this version)
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