Quantum circuit synthesis for fermionic excitations in coupled cluster theory using the Jordan-Wigner mapping
Quantum Physics
2026-04-24 v2
Abstract
This work provides a quantum-computing-first derivation of the Unitary Coupled Cluster ansatz, showing that its structure emerges naturally from fermionic algebra under unitary constraints. By explicitly connecting second quantization, Jordan-Wigner mapping, and circuit synthesis, we clarify conceptual gaps between quantum chemistry and quantum computing implementations, particularly regarding operator locality, commutation structure, and hardware realization.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2601.07890,
title = {Quantum circuit synthesis for fermionic excitations in coupled cluster theory using the Jordan-Wigner mapping},
author = {Yu-Hao Chen and Renata Wong},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2601.07890},
year = {2026}
}
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11 pages. 2 figures