Infinite quantum signal processing for arbitrary Szegő functions

Abstract

We provide a complete solution to the problem of infinite quantum signal processing (QSP) for the class of Szegő functions, which are functions that satisfy a logarithmic integrability condition and include almost any function that allows for a QSP representation. We do so by introducing a new algorithm called the Riemann–Hilbert–Weiss algorithm, which can compute any individual phase factor independent of all other phase factors. Our algorithm is also the first provably stable numerical algorithm for computing phase factors of any arbitrary Szegő function. The proof of stability involves solving a Riemann–Hilbert factorization problem in nonlinear Fourier analysis using elements of spectral theory.