Real-Time Scattering on Quantum Computers via Hamiltonian Truncation
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| author | Ingoldby, James Spannowsky, Michael Sypchenko, Timur Williams, Simon Wingate, Matthew |
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| contents | We present a quantum computational framework using Hamiltonian Truncation (HT) for simulating real-time scattering processes in $(1+1)$-dimensional scalar $ϕ^4$ theory. Unlike traditional lattice discretisation methods, HT approximates the quantum field theory Hilbert space by truncating the energy eigenbasis of a solvable reference Hamiltonian, significantly reducing the number of required qubits. Our approach involves preparing initial states as wavepackets through adiabatic evolution from the free-field theory to the interacting regime. We experimentally demonstrate this state preparation procedure on an IonQ trapped-ion quantum device and validate it through quantum simulations, capturing key phenomena such as wavepacket dynamics, interference effects, and particle production post-collision. Detailed resource comparisons highlight the advantages of HT over lattice approaches in terms of qubit efficiency, although we observe challenges associated with circuit depth scaling. Our findings suggest that Hamiltonian Truncation offers a promising strategy for quantum simulations of quantum field theories, particularly as quantum hardware and algorithms continue to improve. |
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| spellingShingle | Real-Time Scattering on Quantum Computers via Hamiltonian Truncation Ingoldby, James Spannowsky, Michael Sypchenko, Timur Williams, Simon Wingate, Matthew Quantum Physics High Energy Physics - Lattice High Energy Physics - Phenomenology High Energy Physics - Theory We present a quantum computational framework using Hamiltonian Truncation (HT) for simulating real-time scattering processes in $(1+1)$-dimensional scalar $ϕ^4$ theory. Unlike traditional lattice discretisation methods, HT approximates the quantum field theory Hilbert space by truncating the energy eigenbasis of a solvable reference Hamiltonian, significantly reducing the number of required qubits. Our approach involves preparing initial states as wavepackets through adiabatic evolution from the free-field theory to the interacting regime. We experimentally demonstrate this state preparation procedure on an IonQ trapped-ion quantum device and validate it through quantum simulations, capturing key phenomena such as wavepacket dynamics, interference effects, and particle production post-collision. Detailed resource comparisons highlight the advantages of HT over lattice approaches in terms of qubit efficiency, although we observe challenges associated with circuit depth scaling. Our findings suggest that Hamiltonian Truncation offers a promising strategy for quantum simulations of quantum field theories, particularly as quantum hardware and algorithms continue to improve. |
| title | Real-Time Scattering on Quantum Computers via Hamiltonian Truncation |
| topic | Quantum Physics High Energy Physics - Lattice High Energy Physics - Phenomenology High Energy Physics - Theory |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.03878 |