MicroCloud Hologram Inc achieves breakthrough in quantum computing with matrix product states

Dec 11, 2025 | Science | Beth Frankle

MicroCloud Hologram Inc achieves breakthrough in quantum computing with matrix product statesMicroCloud Hologram Inc. (NASDAQ: HOLO), a Shenzhen-based technology service provider, has announced a new quantum computing method that enables high-precision quantum state preparation using matrix product states (MPS) with mirror-symmetric probability distributions.

Probability distribution loading is a critical step in quantum algorithms, directly impacting feasibility and performance. Traditional approaches often suffer from excessive entanglement, which increases circuit depth and amplifies noise. MicroCloud's new method reduces entanglement while improving matrix product approximation accuracy, boosting computational efficiency by up to two orders of magnitude.

The design relies on shallow quantum circuits composed mainly of nearest-neighbor qubit gates. This reduces circuit depth, minimizes error accumulation, and scales linearly with the number of qubits, making it well-suited for current noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) devices.

In tensor networks, accuracy typically depends on bond dimension rather than qubit count. By leveraging mirror symmetry, redundant parameters are eliminated, improving approximation accuracy while keeping computational complexity manageable. Experimental tests confirm superior performance compared to existing MPS-based methods.

Applications include quantum Monte Carlo simulations, financial modeling, and machine learning, where efficient probability distribution loading is essential. The method also shortens calculation time under the same hardware conditions, laying the groundwork for larger-scale quantum computing.

Future research will focus on optimizing bond dimension trade-offs, adapting implementations to different hardware architectures, and expanding potential application areas. As quantum hardware continues to advance, this method is expected to demonstrate even greater power in practical systems.

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