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HamQASBench: A Hamiltonian-Informed Diagnostic Benchmark for Evaluating Quantum Architecture Search

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HamQASBench: A Hamiltonian-Informed Diagnostic Benchmark for Evaluating Quantum Architecture Search

arXiv:2607.04845v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Quantum Architecture Search (QAS) automates the design of parameterized quantum circuits for variational quantum algorithms, yet existing benchmarks organize instances by molecular identity or qubit count -- criteria agnostic to Hamiltonian structure -- and rely solely on energy accuracy, which cannot detect structural failures such as over-parameterization on near-product ground states. We introduce HamQASBench, a Hamiltonian-informed diagnostic benchmark organizing 11 molecules into five structural tiers via fingerprints derived from the Paul

Why this matters
Why now

The increasing complexity and application of quantum computing necessitate more sophisticated evaluation tools to address limitations in current Quantum Architecture Search methodologies.

Why it’s important

This benchmark promises to accelerate the development of robust and efficient quantum algorithms by providing a more diagnostic and structure-aware evaluation framework.

What changes

The criteria and methodologies for assessing the performance and Identifying potential failures in quantum architecture search will evolve, leading to better circuit designs.

Winners
  • · Quantum computing researchers
  • · Quantum hardware developers
  • · Variational quantum algorithm developers
Losers
  • · Developers relying on simplistic benchmark metrics
Second-order effects
Direct

Improved design and efficiency of parameterized quantum circuits for various applications.

Second

Faster progress in practical quantum computing applications due to more reliable algorithm development.

Third

Enhanced overall trust and investment in quantum computing as its developmental hurdles are systematically addressed.

Editorial confidence: 90 / 100 · Structural impact: 60 / 100
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