Geometric quantum gates of non-closed paths under counterdiabatic driving

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Authors: X. Y. Wang, Hongyan Fan, Zhenqi Bai, Yichi Zhang
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

We propose a high-fidelity quantum control framework based on the quasi-topological number (νqua), which extends the traditional Chern number to characterize geometric responses in non-closed paths. By introducing an Adiabatic Gauge Potential that dynamically suppresses non-adiabatic transitions and reconstructs path curvature, we demonstrate that νqua—a relative homotopy invariant of compact manifolds in parameter space—quantifies the robustness of geometric phases during open-path quantum evolution. This integer invariant ensures gauge-invariant suppression of decoherence errors arising from dynamical phase coupling. Numerical simulations in the Kitaev superconducting chain and 2D transverse field Ising model confirm that our protocol achieves high quantum gate fidelity. We bridge geometric quantum control with topological protection, offering a universal approach to obtain high-fidelity and robust quantum gates.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Topological Materials and Phenomena Quantum many-body systems Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture

Publication details

Journal / source
Applied Physics Letters
Publisher
AIP Publishing
Volume
128
Issue
9
Publication date
2 March 2026
Language
EN