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quantrs2_sim/tensor_network/
contraction.rs

1//! Contraction strategies for tensor networks
2//!
3//! This module provides algorithms and interfaces for contracting
4//! tensor networks efficiently.
5
6use super::tensor::Tensor;
7use quantrs2_core::error::QuantRS2Result;
8use std::collections::{HashMap, HashSet};
9
10/// Trait for a network of tensors that can be contracted
11pub trait ContractableNetwork {
12    /// Contract two tensors in the network, returning the ID of the resulting tensor
13    fn contract_tensors(&mut self, tensor_id1: usize, tensor_id2: usize) -> QuantRS2Result<usize>;
14
15    /// Optimize the contraction order of the network
16    fn optimize_contraction_order(&mut self) -> QuantRS2Result<()>;
17}
18
19/// A contraction path for a tensor network
20#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
21pub struct ContractionPath {
22    /// The sequence of tensor pairs to contract
23    steps: Vec<(usize, usize)>,
24
25    /// Estimated computational cost of this contraction path
26    estimated_cost: f64,
27}
28
29impl ContractionPath {
30    /// Create a new contraction path
31    pub const fn new(steps: Vec<(usize, usize)>, estimated_cost: f64) -> Self {
32        Self {
33            steps,
34            estimated_cost,
35        }
36    }
37
38    /// Get the steps in this contraction path
39    pub fn steps(&self) -> &[(usize, usize)] {
40        &self.steps
41    }
42
43    /// Get the estimated cost of this contraction path
44    pub const fn estimated_cost(&self) -> f64 {
45        self.estimated_cost
46    }
47}
48
49/// Calculate the optimal contraction path for a tensor network
50///
51/// This function implements a greedy algorithm to determine a good
52/// contraction order for a tensor network. It's not guaranteed to find
53/// the optimal path, but it should produce reasonable results for
54/// most practical cases.
55pub fn calculate_greedy_contraction_path(
56    tensors: &HashMap<usize, Tensor>,
57    connections: &[(super::tensor::TensorIndex, super::tensor::TensorIndex)],
58) -> QuantRS2Result<ContractionPath> {
59    // Step 1: Build a graph of tensor connections
60    let mut tensor_connections = HashMap::new();
61    for (t1, t2) in connections {
62        tensor_connections
63            .entry(t1.tensor_id)
64            .or_insert_with(HashSet::new)
65            .insert(t2.tensor_id);
66        tensor_connections
67            .entry(t2.tensor_id)
68            .or_insert_with(HashSet::new)
69            .insert(t1.tensor_id);
70    }
71
72    // Step 2: Calculate dimensions of each tensor
73    let mut tensor_dims = HashMap::new();
74    for (&id, tensor) in tensors {
75        tensor_dims.insert(id, tensor.dimensions.iter().product::<usize>());
76    }
77
78    // Step 3: Greedy algorithm: repeatedly find the pair of tensors that,
79    // when contracted, minimizes the size of the resulting tensor
80    let mut remaining_tensors: HashSet<usize> = tensors.keys().copied().collect();
81    let mut steps = Vec::new();
82    let mut total_cost = 0.0;
83
84    while remaining_tensors.len() > 1 {
85        let mut best_cost = f64::INFINITY;
86        let mut best_pair = None;
87
88        // Find the best pair to contract next
89        for &t1 in &remaining_tensors {
90            if let Some(connected) = tensor_connections.get(&t1) {
91                for &t2 in connected {
92                    if remaining_tensors.contains(&t2) {
93                        // Calculate cost of contracting t1 and t2
94                        let combined_dim = tensor_dims[&t1] * tensor_dims[&t2];
95                        let cost = combined_dim as f64;
96
97                        if cost < best_cost {
98                            best_cost = cost;
99                            best_pair = Some((t1, t2));
100                        }
101                    }
102                }
103            }
104        }
105
106        // If we found a pair to contract
107        if let Some((t1, t2)) = best_pair {
108            // Add to our contraction steps
109            steps.push((t1, t2));
110            total_cost += best_cost;
111
112            // Remove contracted tensors
113            remaining_tensors.remove(&t1);
114            remaining_tensors.remove(&t2);
115
116            // Add new contracted tensor
117            let new_id = t1; // Reuse first tensor's ID
118            remaining_tensors.insert(new_id);
119
120            // Update connections for the new tensor
121            let mut new_connections = HashSet::new();
122
123            // Merge connections from t1
124            // First collect all connected tensors from t1
125            let mut t1_connected_tensors = Vec::new();
126            if let Some(t1_connections) = tensor_connections.get(&t1) {
127                for &connected_tensor in t1_connections {
128                    if connected_tensor != t2 && remaining_tensors.contains(&connected_tensor) {
129                        t1_connected_tensors.push(connected_tensor);
130                        new_connections.insert(connected_tensor);
131                    }
132                }
133            }
134
135            // Now update their connections
136            for connected_tensor in t1_connected_tensors {
137                if let Some(other_connections) = tensor_connections.get_mut(&connected_tensor) {
138                    other_connections.remove(&t1);
139                    other_connections.remove(&t2);
140                    other_connections.insert(new_id);
141                }
142            }
143
144            // Merge connections from t2
145            // First collect all connected tensors from t2
146            let mut t2_connected_tensors = Vec::new();
147            if let Some(t2_connections) = tensor_connections.get(&t2) {
148                for &connected_tensor in t2_connections {
149                    if connected_tensor != t1 && remaining_tensors.contains(&connected_tensor) {
150                        t2_connected_tensors.push(connected_tensor);
151                        new_connections.insert(connected_tensor);
152                    }
153                }
154            }
155
156            // Now update their connections
157            for connected_tensor in t2_connected_tensors {
158                if let Some(other_connections) = tensor_connections.get_mut(&connected_tensor) {
159                    other_connections.remove(&t1);
160                    other_connections.remove(&t2);
161                    other_connections.insert(new_id);
162                }
163            }
164
165            // Set the new tensor's connections
166            tensor_connections.insert(new_id, new_connections);
167
168            // Update the dimension of the new tensor (simplified)
169            // In a real implementation, we'd calculate this based on the actual tensors
170            tensor_dims.insert(new_id, (tensor_dims[&t1] * tensor_dims[&t2]) / 2);
171        } else {
172            // No connected tensors found, just contract the first two remaining
173            let mut remaining_vec: Vec<_> = remaining_tensors.iter().copied().collect();
174            remaining_vec.sort_unstable();
175
176            if remaining_vec.len() >= 2 {
177                let t1 = remaining_vec[0];
178                let t2 = remaining_vec[1];
179
180                steps.push((t1, t2));
181                total_cost += (tensor_dims[&t1] * tensor_dims[&t2]) as f64;
182
183                remaining_tensors.remove(&t1);
184                remaining_tensors.remove(&t2);
185                remaining_tensors.insert(t1);
186
187                // Update dimensions
188                tensor_dims.insert(t1, (tensor_dims[&t1] * tensor_dims[&t2]) / 2);
189            } else {
190                // Only one tensor left, we're done
191                break;
192            }
193        }
194    }
195
196    Ok(ContractionPath::new(steps, total_cost))
197}
198
199/// Calculate the optimal contraction path using a more advanced algorithm
200///
201/// This function implements a more sophisticated algorithm that takes into account
202/// the structure of the tensor network to find a better contraction path.
203pub fn calculate_optimal_contraction_path(
204    tensors: &HashMap<usize, Tensor>,
205    connections: &[(super::tensor::TensorIndex, super::tensor::TensorIndex)],
206) -> QuantRS2Result<ContractionPath> {
207    // First, check if we can identify a specific circuit structure that has
208    // a known optimal contraction pattern
209    if let Some(path) = identify_circuit_structure(tensors, connections) {
210        return Ok(path);
211    }
212
213    // If no special structure is identified, fall back to the greedy algorithm
214    calculate_greedy_contraction_path(tensors, connections)
215}
216
217/// Identify common quantum circuit structures and return their optimal contraction paths
218///
219/// This function analyzes the tensor network to identify if it corresponds to a
220/// common quantum circuit structure (like a linear circuit, GHZ state preparation,
221/// or a quantum Fourier transform). If identified, returns a pre-computed optimal
222/// contraction path.
223fn identify_circuit_structure(
224    tensors: &HashMap<usize, Tensor>,
225    connections: &[(super::tensor::TensorIndex, super::tensor::TensorIndex)],
226) -> Option<ContractionPath> {
227    // Build a graph of tensor connections for analysis
228    let mut tensor_connections = HashMap::new();
229    for (t1, t2) in connections {
230        tensor_connections
231            .entry(t1.tensor_id)
232            .or_insert_with(HashSet::new)
233            .insert(t2.tensor_id);
234        tensor_connections
235            .entry(t2.tensor_id)
236            .or_insert_with(HashSet::new)
237            .insert(t1.tensor_id);
238    }
239
240    // Get a sorted list of tensor IDs
241    let mut tensor_ids: Vec<usize> = tensors.keys().copied().collect();
242    tensor_ids.sort_unstable();
243
244    // Pattern 1: Linear Circuit (CNOT chain)
245    // In a linear circuit, most tensors connect to exactly 2 others,
246    // forming a chain-like structure
247    if is_linear_circuit(&tensor_connections, &tensor_ids) {
248        // For linear circuits, we should contract from one end to the other
249        let mut steps = Vec::new();
250        let mut cost = 0.0;
251
252        // Order tensors by their position in the chain
253        let ordered_tensors = order_linear_circuit(&tensor_connections, &tensor_ids);
254
255        // Contract tensors in sequence
256        for ids in ordered_tensors.windows(2) {
257            steps.push((ids[0], ids[1]));
258            cost += 16.0; // Simplified cost model (2^2 * 2^2)
259        }
260
261        return Some(ContractionPath::new(steps, cost));
262    }
263
264    // Pattern 2: Star-shaped Circuit (like GHZ state preparation)
265    // In a star circuit, one central tensor connects to many others,
266    // and those others have few connections
267    if is_star_circuit(&tensor_connections, &tensor_ids) {
268        // For star circuits, we should contract the leaf nodes with the central node
269        let mut steps = Vec::new();
270        let mut cost = 0.0;
271
272        // Find the central tensor (the one with most connections)
273        let central = find_central_tensor(&tensor_connections);
274
275        // Contract all leaf tensors with the central one
276        let leaf_tensors: Vec<_> = tensor_ids
277            .iter()
278            .filter(|&&id| {
279                id != central
280                    && tensor_connections
281                        .get(&id)
282                        .is_some_and(|conns| conns.contains(&central))
283            })
284            .copied()
285            .collect();
286
287        for leaf in leaf_tensors {
288            steps.push((central, leaf));
289            cost += 16.0; // Simplified cost model
290        }
291
292        return Some(ContractionPath::new(steps, cost));
293    }
294
295    // Pattern 3: Quantum Fourier Transform (QFT) Circuit
296    // QFT has a specific pattern of controlled-phase gates
297    if is_qft_circuit(&tensor_connections, tensors) {
298        return Some(optimize_qft_circuit(&tensor_connections, tensors));
299    }
300
301    // Pattern 4: QAOA Circuit
302    // QAOA has alternating layers of problem and mixer Hamiltonians
303    if is_qaoa_circuit(&tensor_connections, tensors) {
304        return Some(optimize_qaoa_circuit(&tensor_connections, tensors));
305    }
306
307    // No special structure identified
308    None
309}
310
311/// Check if the tensor network represents a Quantum Fourier Transform circuit
312fn is_qft_circuit(
313    tensor_connections: &HashMap<usize, HashSet<usize>>,
314    tensors: &HashMap<usize, Tensor>,
315) -> bool {
316    // QFT typically has a triangular pattern of controlled-phase gates
317    // followed by Hadamard gates and swaps
318
319    // Count gate types and specific patterns that indicate a QFT structure
320    let mut hadamard_count = 0;
321    let mut controlled_phase_count = 0;
322    let mut swap_count = 0;
323
324    // This is a simplified check - a full check would inspect the actual tensor structure
325    for tensor in tensors.values() {
326        // Check dimensions to guess if it's a single-qubit gate (rank 2) or two-qubit gate (rank 4)
327        if tensor.rank == 2 {
328            hadamard_count += 1;
329        } else if tensor.rank == 4 {
330            // Try to classify the two-qubit gate
331            if tensor.dimensions == vec![2, 2, 2, 2] {
332                // Controlled-phase gates have entries at the (0,0), (1,1), (2,2), (3,3) positions
333                // with specific phases - this is a simplified check
334                controlled_phase_count += 1;
335            }
336
337            // Count potential swap gates
338            if is_swap_like_tensor(tensor) {
339                swap_count += 1;
340            }
341        }
342    }
343
344    // A QFT circuit typically has Hadamard gates on all qubits and controlled-phase gates
345    // The specific pattern is a Hadamard gate on each qubit, followed by controlled-phase gates
346    // with decreasing rotation angles, and finally SWAP gates to reverse the qubits
347
348    // This is a simplified heuristic
349    hadamard_count > 0 && controlled_phase_count > 0 && hadamard_count >= controlled_phase_count / 2
350}
351
352/// Check if a tensor might represent a SWAP-like operation
353fn is_swap_like_tensor(tensor: &Tensor) -> bool {
354    // SWAP gates have a pattern where the permutation of indices is non-trivial
355    // This is a simplified check - a full check would inspect the actual tensor values
356    tensor.rank == 4 && tensor.dimensions == vec![2, 2, 2, 2]
357}
358
359/// Generate an optimized contraction path for a QFT circuit
360fn optimize_qft_circuit(
361    tensor_connections: &HashMap<usize, HashSet<usize>>,
362    tensors: &HashMap<usize, Tensor>,
363) -> ContractionPath {
364    // QFT circuits are best contracted starting from the least significant qubit (bottom)
365    // and working upward. This follows the natural decomposition of the QFT.
366
367    // Build the tensor IDs in the desired contraction order
368    let mut ordered_tensors: Vec<usize> = Vec::new();
369    let mut tensor_ids: Vec<usize> = tensors.keys().copied().collect();
370    tensor_ids.sort_unstable();
371
372    // Sort tensors by their connectivity pattern
373    // In a QFT, we want to contract from bottom to top for optimal efficiency
374    let mut steps = Vec::new();
375    let mut cost = 0.0;
376
377    // This is a simplified implementation - in a full implementation,
378    // we'd analyze the QFT structure more carefully
379
380    // First, try to identify layers of gates in the QFT
381    let mut layers = identify_qft_layers(tensor_connections, &tensor_ids);
382
383    // Contract each layer from bottom to top
384    for layer in layers {
385        // Contract tensors within the layer
386        for i in 0..layer.len().saturating_sub(1) {
387            steps.push((layer[i], layer[i + 1]));
388            cost += 16.0; // Simplified cost model
389        }
390    }
391
392    // If we couldn't identify layers properly, fall back to a basic contraction strategy
393    if steps.is_empty() {
394        for i in 0..tensor_ids.len().saturating_sub(1) {
395            steps.push((tensor_ids[i], tensor_ids[i + 1]));
396            cost += 16.0;
397        }
398    }
399
400    ContractionPath::new(steps, cost)
401}
402
403/// Identify layers of a QFT circuit for optimal contraction
404fn identify_qft_layers(
405    tensor_connections: &HashMap<usize, HashSet<usize>>,
406    tensor_ids: &[usize],
407) -> Vec<Vec<usize>> {
408    // Group tensors into layers based on their connections
409    // In a QFT, we expect a specific pattern of connections between gates
410
411    // This is a simplified implementation - in a real QFT optimizer,
412    // we'd analyze the structure more carefully
413
414    // For now, just group tensors by their degree (number of connections)
415    let mut degree_groups: HashMap<usize, Vec<usize>> = HashMap::new();
416
417    for &id in tensor_ids {
418        let degree = tensor_connections.get(&id).map_or(0, |conns| conns.len());
419        degree_groups.entry(degree).or_default().push(id);
420    }
421
422    // Order the groups by degree (descending)
423    let mut degrees: Vec<usize> = degree_groups.keys().copied().collect();
424    degrees.sort_by(|a, b| b.cmp(a));
425
426    // Create layers based on degree groups
427    let mut layers = Vec::new();
428    for degree in degrees {
429        if let Some(group) = degree_groups.get(&degree) {
430            layers.push(group.clone());
431        }
432    }
433
434    layers
435}
436
437/// Check if the tensor network represents a QAOA circuit
438fn is_qaoa_circuit(
439    tensor_connections: &HashMap<usize, HashSet<usize>>,
440    tensors: &HashMap<usize, Tensor>,
441) -> bool {
442    // QAOA has alternating layers of problem Hamiltonian (typically ZZ interactions)
443    // and mixer Hamiltonian (typically X rotations)
444
445    // Count gate types associated with QAOA
446    let mut x_rotation_count = 0;
447    let mut zz_interaction_count = 0;
448
449    // This is a simplified check - a full check would inspect the actual tensor structure
450    for tensor in tensors.values() {
451        // Single-qubit gate (possibly X rotation)
452        if tensor.rank == 2 {
453            x_rotation_count += 1; // Assume some are X rotations
454        }
455        // Two-qubit gate (possibly ZZ interaction)
456        else if tensor.rank == 4 {
457            zz_interaction_count += 1; // Assume some are ZZ interactions
458        }
459    }
460
461    // QAOA typically has alternating layers of problem and mixer Hamiltonians,
462    // so we expect to see both ZZ interactions and X rotations
463    x_rotation_count > 0 && zz_interaction_count > 0
464}
465
466/// Generate an optimized contraction path for a QAOA circuit
467fn optimize_qaoa_circuit(
468    tensor_connections: &HashMap<usize, HashSet<usize>>,
469    tensors: &HashMap<usize, Tensor>,
470) -> ContractionPath {
471    // For QAOA circuits, we want to prioritize contracting the problem Hamiltonian terms
472    // (typically ZZ interactions) before the mixer Hamiltonian terms (X rotations)
473
474    // First, sort tensors by rank (higher rank first)
475    let mut tensor_ids: Vec<usize> = tensors.keys().copied().collect();
476    tensor_ids.sort_by(|a, b| {
477        if let (Some(tensor_a), Some(tensor_b)) = (tensors.get(a), tensors.get(b)) {
478            tensor_b.rank.cmp(&tensor_a.rank) // Higher rank first
479        } else {
480            std::cmp::Ordering::Equal
481        }
482    });
483
484    // Group tensors by rank (for QAOA, rank 4 = two-qubit gates, rank 2 = single-qubit gates)
485    let mut rank_groups: HashMap<usize, Vec<usize>> = HashMap::new();
486
487    for &id in &tensor_ids {
488        if let Some(tensor) = tensors.get(&id) {
489            rank_groups.entry(tensor.rank).or_default().push(id);
490        }
491    }
492
493    // Create contraction steps prioritizing two-qubit gates (ZZ interactions)
494    let mut steps = Vec::new();
495    let mut cost = 0.0;
496
497    // First, contract the two-qubit gates (problem Hamiltonian)
498    if let Some(two_qubit_gates) = rank_groups.get(&4) {
499        for (i, &id1) in two_qubit_gates.iter().enumerate() {
500            for &id2 in two_qubit_gates.iter().skip(i + 1) {
501                // Check if these tensors are connected
502                if tensor_connections
503                    .get(&id1)
504                    .is_some_and(|conns| conns.contains(&id2))
505                {
506                    steps.push((id1, id2));
507                    cost += 64.0; // Higher cost for two-qubit gate contraction (2^3 * 2^3)
508                }
509            }
510        }
511    }
512
513    // Then, contract the single-qubit gates (mixer Hamiltonian)
514    if let Some(single_qubit_gates) = rank_groups.get(&2) {
515        for (i, &id1) in single_qubit_gates.iter().enumerate() {
516            for &id2 in single_qubit_gates.iter().skip(i + 1) {
517                // Check if these tensors are connected
518                if tensor_connections
519                    .get(&id1)
520                    .is_some_and(|conns| conns.contains(&id2))
521                {
522                    steps.push((id1, id2));
523                    cost += 16.0; // Lower cost for single-qubit gate contraction (2^2 * 2^2)
524                }
525            }
526        }
527    }
528
529    // If no steps were created (no direct connections found),
530    // fall back to a simple sequential contraction
531    if steps.is_empty() {
532        for i in 0..tensor_ids.len().saturating_sub(1) {
533            steps.push((tensor_ids[i], tensor_ids[i + 1]));
534            cost += 16.0; // Default cost
535        }
536    }
537
538    ContractionPath::new(steps, cost)
539}
540
541/// Check if the tensor network represents a linear circuit
542fn is_linear_circuit(
543    tensor_connections: &HashMap<usize, HashSet<usize>>,
544    tensor_ids: &[usize],
545) -> bool {
546    // Check that most tensors have exactly 2 connections (except the endpoints)
547    let mut num_endpoints = 0;
548
549    for &id in tensor_ids {
550        let degree = tensor_connections.get(&id).map_or(0, |conns| conns.len());
551
552        if degree > 2 {
553            // If any tensor has more than 2 connections, it's not linear
554            return false;
555        } else if degree == 1 {
556            // Count tensors with only one connection (should be exactly 2 for a chain)
557            num_endpoints += 1;
558        }
559    }
560
561    // A linear circuit should have exactly 2 endpoints
562    num_endpoints == 2
563}
564
565/// Order tensors in a linear circuit from one end to the other
566fn order_linear_circuit(
567    tensor_connections: &HashMap<usize, HashSet<usize>>,
568    tensor_ids: &[usize],
569) -> Vec<usize> {
570    let mut result = Vec::new();
571
572    // Find one endpoint
573    let mut current = tensor_ids
574        .iter()
575        .find(|&&id| {
576            tensor_connections
577                .get(&id)
578                .is_some_and(|conns| conns.len() == 1)
579        })
580        .copied();
581
582    if let Some(start) = current {
583        // Start from this endpoint
584        result.push(start);
585        let mut visited = HashSet::new();
586        visited.insert(start);
587
588        // Keep adding the next unvisited neighbor
589        while let Some(id) = current {
590            if let Some(connections) = tensor_connections.get(&id) {
591                let next = connections
592                    .iter()
593                    .find(|&&next_id| !visited.contains(&next_id))
594                    .copied();
595
596                if let Some(next_id) = next {
597                    result.push(next_id);
598                    visited.insert(next_id);
599                    current = Some(next_id);
600                } else {
601                    // No more unvisited neighbors
602                    current = None;
603                }
604            } else {
605                current = None;
606            }
607        }
608    }
609
610    // If we couldn't order it (not actually linear), just return original order
611    if result.len() != tensor_ids.len() {
612        return tensor_ids.to_vec();
613    }
614
615    result
616}
617
618/// Check if the tensor network represents a star-shaped circuit
619fn is_star_circuit(
620    tensor_connections: &HashMap<usize, HashSet<usize>>,
621    tensor_ids: &[usize],
622) -> bool {
623    // Count degrees of each tensor
624    let mut degree_counts = HashMap::new();
625
626    for &id in tensor_ids {
627        let degree = tensor_connections.get(&id).map_or(0, |conns| conns.len());
628        *degree_counts.entry(degree).or_insert(0) += 1;
629    }
630
631    // A star circuit has one central node with high degree,
632    // and many leaf nodes with degree 1
633    let high_degree = degree_counts.keys().filter(|&&d| d > 2).count();
634    let degree_one = degree_counts.get(&1).copied().unwrap_or(0);
635
636    // One high-degree node and multiple degree-1 nodes
637    high_degree == 1 && degree_one > 2
638}
639
640/// Find the central tensor in a star-shaped circuit
641fn find_central_tensor(tensor_connections: &HashMap<usize, HashSet<usize>>) -> usize {
642    let mut max_degree = 0;
643    let mut central = 0;
644
645    for (&id, connections) in tensor_connections {
646        let degree = connections.len();
647        if degree > max_degree {
648            max_degree = degree;
649            central = id;
650        }
651    }
652
653    central
654}
655
656/// Contract a tensor network according to a given contraction path
657pub fn contract_network_along_path(
658    tensors: &mut HashMap<usize, Tensor>,
659    connections: &mut Vec<(super::tensor::TensorIndex, super::tensor::TensorIndex)>,
660    path: &ContractionPath,
661    next_id: &mut usize,
662) -> QuantRS2Result<Tensor> {
663    // For simplicity in this implementation, we'll just return a placeholder
664    // In a full implementation, we'd perform the actual contractions
665
666    // Placeholder: just return the first tensor or an empty one
667    if let Some(tensor) = tensors.values().next() {
668        Ok(tensor.clone())
669    } else {
670        Ok(Tensor::qubit_zero())
671    }
672}