IonQ achieves breakthrough in automotive batteries with maximum complete VQE simulation of relevant wave functions

IonQ (NYSE: IonQ), an industry leader in quantum computing, announced[1] that its scientific leadership team will present the results of its advanced battery chemistry modelling project with Hyundai at the Q2B conference. The relevant research results are published on the arXiv under the title "Orbitally optimised pair-correlation electron simulation on a capture ion quantum computer"[2].

01IonQ implementation of maximum complete VQE simulation with correlated wave functions

The techniques used in the thesis and their corresponding effects

Schematic of the IonQ Aria quantum computer, with two individually addressable beams illuminating a string of individually imaged ions.

VQE energy error as a function of r in the coherence error model.

VQE energy error as a function of error rate in the incoherent error model.

These results demonstrate the advantages of quantum computing in studying the lithium compounds involved in the chemistry of next-generation electric vehicle batteries and how quantum can be an effective tool for chemical simulations; technically enabling the largest complete VQE simulation with correlated wave functions on quantum hardware - running with up to 12 quantum bits and 72 end-to-end VQE algorithms with up to 12 quantum bits and 72 variational parameters.

02IonQ Forte: paving the way for quantum applications

In addition, IonQ will provide Hyundai with an update on its separate machine learning and image recognition projects and announce the availability of IonQ Forte for use at Hyundai and Airbus.

Forte Systems

On 7 December, Senior Staff Scientist Sonika Johri and Nicole Barberis, Technical Director of Partnerships, will present a session entitled Quantum Computing for the Future of the Automotive Industry: Image Recognition and Battery Chemistry with IonQ. This study will provide an overview of IonQ's ongoing technical and quantum algorithm innovations with Hyundai in the areas of lithium batteries and computer vision, and will present the expected quantum benefits in these areas before delving into the progress of applications and hardware results. These forward-looking investments are a key part of Hyundai's strategy to build mobility solutions for a smart and sustainable future.

At the conference, IonQ announced the availability of IonQ Forte for Hyundai and Airbus, which will be used for Hyundai's chemistry research and machine learning work, as well as for the Airbus cargo loading optimisation project announced this autumn. with 32 fully connected perfect quantum bits, IonQ Forte[3] enables quantum algorithms to be tested at a much larger scale, providing real-world quantum in multiple industries applications paving the way for more realistic modelling of applications. With all-to-all connectivity between quantum bits, quantum application developers can write more efficient quantum programs.

03IonQ: transformative quantum computing

In another session on Tuesday 6 December, Luning Zhao, Senior Quantum Applications Fellow at IonQ, and Carl Dukatz, Global Head of Quantum Computing at Accenture, will present the latest work between IonQ and Accenture to accelerate business experiments in quantum computing in global and cross-industry organisations. Both speakers will highlight the value of quantum in addressing global PFAS pollution, offering potential new solutions for environmental remediation through quantum simulation of molecular bonding.

IonQ is also presenting at the Quantum World Congress, another major industry event. Co-founder and Chief Scientist Chris Monroe presented two sessions on the role of quantum for the US government and its importance to US national security and global technology leadership. IonQ also recently announced a $13.4 million contract with the US Air Force Research Laboratory to provide them with access to capture ion systems for quantum computing hardware development.

Reference links：

[1]https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221206005321/en/IonQ-to-Present-EV-Research-Results-Latest-Quantum-System-Availability-for-Hyundai-Motor-Company-and-Airbus-at-Q2B-2022

[2]https://arxiv.org/abs/2212.02482[3]https://ionq.com/quantum-systems/forte