RT Journal Article T1 Finding, mapping, and classifying optimal protocols for two-qubit entangling gates A1 Sola Reija, Ignacio A1 Shin, Seokmin A1 Chang, Bo Y AB We characterize the set of optimal protocols for two-qubit entangling gates through a mechanism analysis based on quantum pathways, which allows us to compare and rank the different solutions. As an example of a flexible platform with a rich landscape of protocols, we consider trapped neutral atoms excited to Rydberg states by different pulse sequences that extend over several atomic sites, optimizing both the temporal and the spatial features of the pulses. Studying the rate of success of the algorithm under different constraints, we analyze the impact of the proximity of the atoms on the nature and quality of the optimal protocols. We characterize in detail the features of the solutions in parameter space, showing some striking correlations among the set of parameters. Together with the mechanism analysis, the spatiotemporal control allows us to select protocols that operate under mechanisms by design, like finding needles in a haystack. PB Americal Physical Society YR 2023 FD 2023-09-18 LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/115493 UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/115493 LA eng NO Programa de Desarrollo de Tecnología de Computación Cuántica NO Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación de España NO Gobierno Coreano DS Docta Complutense RD 8 abr 2025