Quick Navigation

Topics

Quantum Simulation Superconducting Qubits

Universal Quartic Scaling Law for Kerr-Type Interactions: Projection-Law Factorization Across Nonlinear Quantum Platforms

arXiv
Authors: Xiaochen Liu, Ken-Tye Yong

Year

2026

Paper ID

52411

Status

Preprint

Abstract Read

~2 min

Abstract Words

226

Citations

N/A

Abstract

We present a rigorous derivation and numerical validation of a universal projection-law factorization for quartic nonlinear coupling rates across physically distinct platforms. The central result is that observable Kerr-type interactions - self-Kerr, cross-Kerr, and cross-phase modulation - factorize into a dimensionless projection coefficient and an intrinsic quartic energy scale. This structure follows from canonical quantization of a quartic interaction projected onto a finite normal-mode basis. We state this result as a formal proposition with clearly enumerated assumptions, provide a proof sketch based on second quantization of the anharmonic potential, and enumerate the domain of validity. We then implement the scaling law as a lightweight computational toolkit (UEFT-Designer) with platform-specific kernels for superconducting circuits, photonic microcavities, and epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) structures. A complete, step-by-step worked example for a superconducting quarton device - with full uncertainty propagation - predicts a cross-Kerr rate χ/2π= 361pm 13 MHz, agreeing with the independently measured value of 366pm 0.5 MHz \cite{Ye2025} to within 1.4%. A formal error-propagation analysis establishes that the dominant uncertainty is the Josephson-energy extraction uncertainty $sim2\%$, not the geometric projection factor. Cross-platform validation against five independent experiments spanning eight orders of magnitude in coupling strength confirms the universality of the factorization to within reported experimental uncertainties. The ghost-sector spectral correction introduced in earlier versions is reframed as an optional phenomenological self-energy model with no mandatory role in the validated scaling law.

Why This Paper Matters

  • This paper contributes to the Quantum Simulation research area in the Quantum Articles archive.
  • It adds a 2026 reference point for readers tracking recent quantum research.
  • We present a rigorous derivation and numerical validation of a universal projection-law factorization for quartic nonlinear coupling rates across physically distinct platforms.

Paper Tools

Become a member to use research tools

Sign in to open papers, visit source links, share, cite, compare, copy DOI links, request category corrections, and build your reading list.

Show Paper arXiv Publisher Share Cite This Paper Copy URL Compare Copy DOI Add to Reading List Category Correction Request

References & Citation Signals

Local Citation Graph (Related-Paper Links)

Current Paper #52411 #68996 Coherent versus stochastic erro... #68985 Floquet Entanglement Generation... #69041 Multi-modes Bessel-Gaussian-Orb... #69040 Collective Emission in LH2 Asse...

External citation index: OpenAlex citation signal

Community Reactions

Quick sentiment from readers on this paper.

Score: 0
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Sign in to react to this paper.

Discussion & Reviews (Moderated)

Average Rating: 0.0 / 5 (0 ratings)

No written reviews yet.