  We propose a new framework for simulating $\text{U}(k)$ Yang-Mills theory on
a universal quantum computer. This construction uses the orbifold lattice
formulation proposed by Kaplan, Katz, and Unsal, who originally applied it to
supersymmetric gauge theories. Our proposed approach yields a novel perspective
on quantum simulation of quantum field theories, carrying certain advantages
over the usual Kogut-Susskind formulation. We discuss the application of our
constructions to computing static properties and real-time dynamics of
Yang-Mills theories, from glueball measurements to AdS/CFT, making use of a
variety of quantum information techniques including qubitization, quantum
signal processing, Jordan-Lee-Preskill bounds, and shadow tomography. The
generalizations to certain supersymmetric Yang-Mills theories appear to be
straightforward, providing a path towards the quantum simulation of quantum
gravity via holographic duality.
