Exploring Classical Simulation of Quantum Circuits of Clifford Gates through Simple Examples and Intuitive Insights

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2405.13590v1
• Date: Wed, 22 May 2024 12:36:15 GMT
• Title: Exploring Classical Simulation of Quantum Circuits of Clifford Gates through Simple Examples and Intuitive Insights
• Authors: George Biswas,
• Abstract summary: The Gottesman-Knill theorem asserts that quantum circuits composed solely of Clifford gates can be efficiently simulated classically. In this explanation, we break down the step-by-step procedure of the Gottesman-Knill theorem in a beginner-friendly manner.
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• Abstract: The Gottesman-Knill theorem asserts that quantum circuits composed solely of Clifford gates can be efficiently simulated classically. This theorem hinges on the fact that Clifford gates map Pauli strings to other Pauli strings, thereby allowing for a structured simulation process using classical computations. In this explanation, we break down the step-by-step procedure of the Gottesman-Knill theorem in a beginner-friendly manner, leveraging concepts such as matrix products, tensor products, commutation, anti-commutation, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors of quantum mechanical operators. Through detailed examples illustrating superposition and entanglement phenomena, we aim to provide a clear understanding of the classical simulation of Clifford gate-based quantum circuits. While we do not provide a formal proof of the theorem, we offer intuitive physical insights at each stage where necessary, empowering readers to grasp the fundamental principles underpinning this intriguing aspect of quantum computation.

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