Demonstration of Weighted-Graph Optimization on a Rydberg-Atom Array Using Local Light Shifts

Neutral-atom arrays have emerged as a versatile platform toward scalable quantum computation and optimization. In this paper, we present demonstrations of solving maximum-weighted independent-set problems on a Rydberg-atom array using annealing with local light shifts. We verify the ability to prepa...

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Main Authors: A. G. de Oliveira, E. Diamond-Hitchcock, D. M. Walker, M. T. Wells-Pestell, G. Pelegrí, C. J. Picken, G. P. A. Malcolm, A. J. Daley, J. Bass, J. D. Pritchard
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Published: American Physical Society 2025-01-01
Series:PRX Quantum
Online Access:http://doi.org/10.1103/PRXQuantum.6.010301
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description Neutral-atom arrays have emerged as a versatile platform toward scalable quantum computation and optimization. In this paper, we present demonstrations of solving maximum-weighted independent-set problems on a Rydberg-atom array using annealing with local light shifts. We verify the ability to prepare weighted graphs in one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) arrays, including embedding a five-vertex nonunit-disk graph using nine physical qubits and demonstration of a simple crossing gadget. We find common annealing ramps leading to preparation of the target ground state robustly over a substantial range of different graph weightings. This work provides a route to exploring large-scale optimization of nonplanar weighted graphs relevant for solving relevant real-world problems.
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spelling doaj-art-40923ad1e655481d85291807d8c8a6eb2025-08-20T02:43:06ZengAmerican Physical SocietyPRX Quantum2691-33992025-01-016101030110.1103/PRXQuantum.6.010301Demonstration of Weighted-Graph Optimization on a Rydberg-Atom Array Using Local Light ShiftsA. G. de OliveiraE. Diamond-HitchcockD. M. WalkerM. T. Wells-PestellG. PelegríC. J. PickenG. P. A. MalcolmA. J. DaleyJ. BassJ. D. PritchardNeutral-atom arrays have emerged as a versatile platform toward scalable quantum computation and optimization. In this paper, we present demonstrations of solving maximum-weighted independent-set problems on a Rydberg-atom array using annealing with local light shifts. We verify the ability to prepare weighted graphs in one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) arrays, including embedding a five-vertex nonunit-disk graph using nine physical qubits and demonstration of a simple crossing gadget. We find common annealing ramps leading to preparation of the target ground state robustly over a substantial range of different graph weightings. This work provides a route to exploring large-scale optimization of nonplanar weighted graphs relevant for solving relevant real-world problems.http://doi.org/10.1103/PRXQuantum.6.010301
spellingShingle A. G. de Oliveira
E. Diamond-Hitchcock
D. M. Walker
M. T. Wells-Pestell
G. Pelegrí
C. J. Picken
G. P. A. Malcolm
A. J. Daley
J. Bass
J. D. Pritchard
Demonstration of Weighted-Graph Optimization on a Rydberg-Atom Array Using Local Light Shifts
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title Demonstration of Weighted-Graph Optimization on a Rydberg-Atom Array Using Local Light Shifts
title_full Demonstration of Weighted-Graph Optimization on a Rydberg-Atom Array Using Local Light Shifts
title_fullStr Demonstration of Weighted-Graph Optimization on a Rydberg-Atom Array Using Local Light Shifts
title_full_unstemmed Demonstration of Weighted-Graph Optimization on a Rydberg-Atom Array Using Local Light Shifts
title_short Demonstration of Weighted-Graph Optimization on a Rydberg-Atom Array Using Local Light Shifts
title_sort demonstration of weighted graph optimization on a rydberg atom array using local light shifts
url http://doi.org/10.1103/PRXQuantum.6.010301
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