Compilation of Qubit Circuits to Optimized Qutrit Circuits

Explore an innovative approach to quantum circuit optimization in this 20-minute conference talk from PLDI 2024. Delve into the world of qutrit-based quantum hardware platforms and learn about a novel optimizing compiler that transforms qubit computations into efficient qutrit circuits. Discover how this compiler, utilizing a qutrit circuit decomposition algorithm and a rewrite engine, achieves significant depth improvements over both hand-optimized qutrit circuits and traditional qubit circuits. Examine the potential for higher fidelity quantum computations and gain insights into the future of quantum computing optimization techniques. Presented by researchers from Stanford University, this talk offers valuable knowledge for those interested in quantum computing, circuit optimization, and advanced compiler design.

[PLDI24] Compilation of Qubit Circuits to Optimized Qutrit Circuits