Efficient Gaussian Simulations of Fermionic Open Quantum Systems

TL;DR

This paper reviews and develops classical simulation methods for fermionic Gaussian processes, providing a systematic framework that enhances the efficiency and generality of simulating fermionic open quantum systems.

Contribution

It introduces new simulation methods aligned with Bravyi's theoretical framework, unifying approaches for generic fermionic Gaussian operations.

Findings

Developed new simulation algorithms for fermionic Gaussian processes.

Unified existing methods under a systematic theoretical framework.

Improved efficiency and generality in simulating fermionic open quantum systems.

Abstract

We review existing classical simulation methods for performing fermionic Gaussian operations and develop new methods to address the gap by adhering to the fundamental theoretical framework established by Bravyi [Quantum Info. Comput. 5, 216 (2005)] for the most general fermionic Gaussian processes. Throughout this attempt, the focus remains on the unified approach that can be applied to generic fermionic Gaussian operations. This is beneficial since the selection of simulation methods has often been based on an ad hoc choice, heavily influenced by the specific model and circumstances, rather than on a systematic approach.