Singular Value Decomposition Quantum Algorithm for Quantum Biology

Overview

Journal ACS Phys Chem Au

Publisher American Chemical Society

Specialty Chemistry

Date 2024 Jul 29

PMID 39069975

Authors

Emily K Oh

Timothy J Krogmeier

Anthony W Schlimgen

Kade Head-Marsden

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Abstract

There has been a recent interest in quantum algorithms for the modeling and prediction of nonunitary quantum dynamics using current quantum computers. The field of quantum biology is one area where these algorithms could prove to be useful as biological systems are generally intractable to treat in their complete form but amenable to an open quantum systems approach. Here, we present the application of a recently developed singular value decomposition (SVD) algorithm to two systems in quantum biology: excitonic energy transport through the Fenna-Matthews-Olson complex and the radical pair mechanism for avian navigation. We demonstrate that the SVD algorithm is capable of capturing accurate short- and long-time dynamics for these systems through implementation on a quantum simulator and conclude that while the implementation of this algorithm is beyond the reach of current quantum computers, it has the potential to be an effective tool for the future study of systems relevant to quantum biology.

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