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Machine Learning to Simulate Quantum Computing System Errors from Physical Observations

J. H. Feng, Xingchen Zhang, Guan-Hao Feng, Hong-Hao Zhang

Published Apr 4, 2025• 1 citation
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In the context of quantum computing, error correction remains a pivotal challenge, primarily due to imperfect gate operations and environmental interactions. This study introduces a machine learning-based method to simulate and analyze these errors. Utilizing a minimal scalable 2-Majorana-zero-mode (2-MZM) island model within a one-dimensional p-wave topological superconductor, this research employs a detailed Hamiltonian approach combined with a bosonic thermal bath interaction. The analysis is conducted using the Pauli master equation and Monte Carlo simulations. This work’s novel contribution lies in applying Boosted Decision Tree with Gradient boosting (BDTG) and Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) machine learning techniques. These methods, trained on Monte Carlo simulation data, showed proficiency in predicting the evolution of error probabilities in the quantum system. The results indicate a significant potential for machine learning to offer a more efficient alternative for simulating quantum computing errors, thereby contributing to developing more robust quantum computing systems.

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10.3390/universe11040120

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