Selecting parameters for a quantum approximate optimization algorithm (QAOA)
US10846366B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06N10/60
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a general aspect, values of input parameters for a quantum approximate optimization algorithm (QAOA) are selected by a Bayesian optimizer. The QAOA can be configured to solve a combinatorial optimization problem (COP), such as Maximum Cut. A hybrid classical-quantum computing system can be used to execute the QAOA and select the input parameters.
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