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Classical criticality via quantum annealing
Quantum annealing offers a compelling alternative to classical Monte Carlo methods for simulating statistical physics models, particularly in studying critical phenomena. This research demonstrates QA's ability to accurately reproduce phase diagrams and critical exponents for the Piled-Up Dominoes (PUD) model, overcoming the critical slowing down issues inherent in classical algorithms. By systematically controlling the sampling temperature through Hamiltonian energy scale tuning, D-Wave's Advantage2_prototype2.6 device can effectively reconstruct complex phase diagrams and perform sophisticated finite-size scaling. This positions quantum annealers as robust, novel simulators for phase transitions and critical behavior, even for geometrically frustrated systems.
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This work opens new avenues for leveraging quantum annealing in materials science, drug discovery (simulating molecular interactions), and optimization problems by providing a powerful tool for understanding complex system dynamics and phase transitions. The demonstrated ability to control effective temperature and mitigate critical slowing down makes QA a viable alternative to traditional high-performance computing methods for certain classes of problems, potentially accelerating research and development in these fields.
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The target value for the ratio of critical exponents γ/ν, confirmed via MCMC, is a benchmark for evaluating QA accuracy in predicting critical behavior.
Quantum Annealing Workflow for Criticality
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Piled-Up Dominoes (PUD) Model Simulation
Problem: Simulating the PUD model, which interpolates between 2D Ising and Villain's 'odd model', to map its complex phase diagram and study critical phenomena, particularly geometric frustration.
Solution: Utilized D-Wave's Advantage2_prototype2.6 quantum annealer. Controlled sampling temperature by tuning the Hamiltonian's energy scale. Applied finite-size scaling and Binder cumulants to extract critical exponents for thermal phase transitions.
Result: Successfully reproduced the PUD model's phase diagram (ferromagnetic, antiferromagnetic, paramagnetic phases) and observed qualitative agreement with exact solutions. Demonstrated QA's ability to extract critical energy scales and exponent ratios, showcasing robustness against critical slowing down.
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