Transverse-Field Ising Model Benchmark

Benchmark for quantum simulation of the transverse-field Ising model (TFIM), a paradigmatic model for studying quantum phase transitions. Implementations range from VQE ground-state calculations on NISQ hardware (tested on IQM Garnet, IBM Quantum) to Hamiltonian simulation of dynamics on trapped-ion platforms. Studies cover 1D chains up to 25 qubits and 2D lattices up to 6x6 sites.[1]

  • Algorithm: VQE / Hamiltonian Simulation / Exact Diagonalisation
  • Category: simulation
  • Qubits: 36
  • Framework: Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane
  • Hardware: IBM Quantum, IQM Garnet, Quantinuum, simulators
  • Reproducible: Yes
  • Published:
  • Ising-model
  • phase-transition
  • VQE
  • simulation
  • condensed-matter

What algorithm does Transverse-Field Ising Model Benchmark use?

Transverse-Field Ising Model Benchmark uses the VQE / Hamiltonian Simulation / Exact Diagonalisation algorithm, categorized under simulation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Transverse-Field Ising Model Benchmark benchmark?

Benchmark for quantum simulation of the transverse-field Ising model (TFIM), a paradigmatic model for studying quantum phase transitions. Implementations range from VQE ground-state calculations on NISQ hardware (tested on IQM Garnet, IBM Quantum) to Hamiltonian simulation of dynamics on trapped-ion platforms. Studies cover 1D chains up to 25 qubits and 2D lattices up to 6x6 sites.

Is Transverse-Field Ising Model Benchmark reproducible?

Yes, this benchmark is reproducible.

Sources

  1. "A near-term quantum simulation of the transverse field Ising model hints at Glassy Dynamics", accessed 2026-03-19 — arXiv
  2. "Quantum Phase Transitions in the Transverse-Field Ising Model: A Comparative Study of Exact, Variational, and Hardware-Based Approaches", accessed 2026-03-19 — arXiv