Quantum Computing Tools for Fast Detection of Gravitational Waves in the Context of LISA Space Mission

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Main Authors: Isfan, Maria-Catalina, Caramete, Laurentiu-Ioan, Caramete, Ana, Tonoiu, Daniel, Nicolin-Żaczek, Alexandru
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author Isfan, Maria-Catalina
Caramete, Laurentiu-Ioan
Caramete, Ana
Tonoiu, Daniel
Nicolin-Żaczek, Alexandru
author_facet Isfan, Maria-Catalina
Caramete, Laurentiu-Ioan
Caramete, Ana
Tonoiu, Daniel
Nicolin-Żaczek, Alexandru
contents The field of gravitational wave (GW) detection is progressing rapidly, with several next-generation observatories on the horizon, including LISA. GW data is challenging to analyze due to highly variable signals shaped by source properties and the presence of complex noise. These factors emphasize the need for robust, advanced analysis tools. In this context, we have initiated the development of a low-latency GW detection pipeline based on quantum neural networks (QNNs). Previously, we demonstrated that QNNs can recognize GWs simulated using post-Newtonian approximations in the Newtonian limit. We then extended this work using data from the LISA Consortium, training QNNs to distinguish between noisy GW signals and pure noise. Currently, we are evaluating performance on the Sangria LISA Data Challenge dataset and comparing it against classical methods. Our results show that QNNs can reliably distinguish GW signals embedded in noise, achieving classification accuracies above 98\%. Notably, our QNN identified 5 out of 6 mergers in the Sangria blind dataset. The remaining merger, characterized by the lowest amplitude, highlights an area for future improvement in model sensitivity. This can potentially be addressed using additional mock training datasets, which we are preparing, and by testing different QNN architectures and ansatzes.
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spellingShingle Quantum Computing Tools for Fast Detection of Gravitational Waves in the Context of LISA Space Mission
Isfan, Maria-Catalina
Caramete, Laurentiu-Ioan
Caramete, Ana
Tonoiu, Daniel
Nicolin-Żaczek, Alexandru
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics
Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability
The field of gravitational wave (GW) detection is progressing rapidly, with several next-generation observatories on the horizon, including LISA. GW data is challenging to analyze due to highly variable signals shaped by source properties and the presence of complex noise. These factors emphasize the need for robust, advanced analysis tools. In this context, we have initiated the development of a low-latency GW detection pipeline based on quantum neural networks (QNNs). Previously, we demonstrated that QNNs can recognize GWs simulated using post-Newtonian approximations in the Newtonian limit. We then extended this work using data from the LISA Consortium, training QNNs to distinguish between noisy GW signals and pure noise. Currently, we are evaluating performance on the Sangria LISA Data Challenge dataset and comparing it against classical methods. Our results show that QNNs can reliably distinguish GW signals embedded in noise, achieving classification accuracies above 98\%. Notably, our QNN identified 5 out of 6 mergers in the Sangria blind dataset. The remaining merger, characterized by the lowest amplitude, highlights an area for future improvement in model sensitivity. This can potentially be addressed using additional mock training datasets, which we are preparing, and by testing different QNN architectures and ansatzes.
title Quantum Computing Tools for Fast Detection of Gravitational Waves in the Context of LISA Space Mission
topic General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics
Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.12929