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This breakthrough demonstrates that classical computers can now efficiently simulate specific classes of chaotic quantum circuits by leveraging subexponential scaling techniques. By utilizing tensor networks and reduced transition matrices, the new algorithm overcomes previous entanglement barriers that made such simulations intractable. This advancement is crucial for validating quantum hardware and understanding complex quantum dynamics without requiring immediate access to large-scale quantum processors.
Researchers Simulate Circuit Probabilities Using Subexponential Scaling

Previously intractable entanglement growth hampered classical simulation of complex quantum systems. Now, estimating output probabilities in one-dimensional chaotic ‘brick-wall’ circuits requires only a subexponential increase in computational effort, a departure from earlier limitations. This advance suggests classically simulating these previously challenging quantum processes may indeed be possible.
A new algorithm called Sweeping RTM enables approximate calculation of output probabilities from one-dimensional chaotic quantum circuits at a specified level of precision. The method utilises transverse tensor networks based on reduced transition matrices to compress information efficiently during computation; Matilde Grassi, Stefano Carignano, Luca Tagliacozzo, and Jacopo De Nardis led the research. A new computing method simulates complex quantum systems using standard computers effectively. The team focused on calculating how…
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