Optimizing quantum cloning circuit parameters based on adaptive guided differential evolution algorithm

INTRODUCTION: Quantum cloning operation, started with no-go theorem which proved that there is no capability to perform a cloning operation on an unknown quantum state, however, a number of trials proved that we can make approximate quantum state cloning that is still with some errors. OBJECTIVES: To the best of our knowledge, this paper is the first of its kind to attempt using meta-heuristic algorithm such as Adaptive Guided Differential Evolution (AGDE), to tackle the problem of quantum cloning circuit parameters to enhance the cloning fidelity. METHODS: To investigate the effectiveness of the AGDE, the extensive experiments have demonstrated that the AGDE can achieve outstanding performance compared to other well-known meta-heuristics including; Enhanced LSHADE-SPACMA Algorithm (ELSHADE-SPACMA), Enhanced Differential Evolution algorithm with novel control parameter adaptation (PaDE), Improved Multi-operator Differential Evolution Algorithm (IMODE), Parameters with adaptive learning mechanism (PALM), QUasi-Affine TRansformation Evolutionary algorithm (QUATRE), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Gravitational Search Algorithm (GSA), Cuckoo Search (CS), Bat-inspired Algorithm (BA), Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO), and Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA). RESULTS: In the present study, AGDE is applied to improve the fidelity of quantum cloning problem and the obtained parameter values minimize the cloning difference error value down to [Formula: see text]. CONCLUSION: Accordingly, the qualitative and quantitative measurements including average, standard deviation, convergence curves of the competitive algorithms over 30 independent runs, proved the superiority of AGDE to enhance the cloning fidelity.