Mason Rhodes is a Quantum Scientist at Xanadu. He received his B.S. in physics from Creighton University and his Ph.D. in physics from The University of New Mexico while conducting research at Sandia National Laboratories. His current research focuses on developing and optimizing end-to-end quantum algorithms for simulation, primarily for applications in chemistry and materials science.
Presentation Title:
Bridging High-Performance and Quantum Computing for End-to-End Battery Material Applications
Presentation Abstract:
Combining the unique benefits of high-performance computing (HPC) with those offered by quantum computers inspires great potential for practical runtime advantages in real quantum applications. However, slow data transfer between classical and quantum processors bottlenecks many tasks, suggesting efficient workflows must decouple these interactions as much as possible at the application level of the stack. By isolating problem instances requiring a fully quantum-mechanical treatment from those well-modeled classically, we can offload the bulk of end-to-end algorithms to HPCs. The quantum computer is then only responsible for a few crucial high accuracy data points. We demonstrate this approach’s viability through recent progress at Xanadu in calculating properties of next-generation battery materials, highlighting how software like PennyLane can characterize these hybrid classical-quantum workflows.