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| author | Pack, Kevin Machnes, Shai Wilhelm, Frank K. |
| author_facet | Pack, Kevin Machnes, Shai Wilhelm, Frank K. |
| contents | We present the results of a comprehensive study of optimization algorithms for the calibration of quantum devices. As part of our ongoing efforts to automate bring-up, tune-up, and system identification procedures, we investigate a broad range of optimizers within a simulated environment designed to closely mimic the challenges of real-world experimental conditions. Our benchmark includes widely used algorithms such as Nelder-Mead and the state-of-the-art Covariance Matrix Adaptation Evolution Strategy (CMA-ES). We evaluate performance in both low-dimensional settings, representing simple pulse shapes used in current optimal control protocols with a limited number of parameters, and high-dimensional regimes, which reflect the demands of complex control pulses with many parameters. Based on our findings, we recommend the CMA-ES algorithm and provide empirical evidence for its superior performance across all tested scenarios. |
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| spellingShingle | Benchmarking Optimization Algorithms for Automated Calibration of Quantum Devices Pack, Kevin Machnes, Shai Wilhelm, Frank K. Quantum Physics We present the results of a comprehensive study of optimization algorithms for the calibration of quantum devices. As part of our ongoing efforts to automate bring-up, tune-up, and system identification procedures, we investigate a broad range of optimizers within a simulated environment designed to closely mimic the challenges of real-world experimental conditions. Our benchmark includes widely used algorithms such as Nelder-Mead and the state-of-the-art Covariance Matrix Adaptation Evolution Strategy (CMA-ES). We evaluate performance in both low-dimensional settings, representing simple pulse shapes used in current optimal control protocols with a limited number of parameters, and high-dimensional regimes, which reflect the demands of complex control pulses with many parameters. Based on our findings, we recommend the CMA-ES algorithm and provide empirical evidence for its superior performance across all tested scenarios. |
| title | Benchmarking Optimization Algorithms for Automated Calibration of Quantum Devices |
| topic | Quantum Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.08555 |