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Journal Article PUBDB-2025-05521

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Warm Start of Variational Quantum Algorithms for Quadratic Unconstrained Binary Optimization Problems

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2026
SpringerOpen Heidelberg ˜[u.a.]œ

EPJ Quantum Technology 13(1), 9 () [10.1140/epjqt/s40507-025-00452-0]
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Report No.: arXiv:2407.02569

Abstract: Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE) is widely used in near-term hardware. However, their performances remain limited by the poor trainability and are dependent on random parameter initialization. In this work, we propose a warm start method inspired by imaginary time evolution, allowing for determining initial parameters that prioritize lower energy states in a resource-efficient way. Using classical simulations, we demonstrate that this warm start method significantly improves the success rate and reduces the number of iterations required for the convergence of VQE. The numerical results also indicate that the warm start approach effectively mitigates statistical errors arising from a finite number of measurements, and to a certain extent alleviates the effect of barren plateaus.

Keyword(s): Warm start ; Variational quantum algorithm ; Combinatorial optimization

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Contributing Institute(s):
  1. Centre f. Quantum Techno. a. Application (CQTA)
Research Program(s):
  1. 611 - Fundamental Particles and Forces (POF4-611) (POF4-611)
  2. QUEST - QUantum computing for Excellence in Science and Technology (101087126) (101087126)
  3. DFG project G:(GEPRIS)429529648 - TRR 306: Quantenkooperativität von Licht und Materie – QuCoLiMa (429529648) (429529648)
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