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Large Scale Energy Efficient Sensor Network Routing Using a Quantum Processor Unit

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Fault tolerant quantum computation with very high threshold for loss errors.

Sean D Barrett¹, Thomas M Stace

¹Centre for Quantum Science and Technology, Macquarie University, New South Wales 2109, Australia. seandbarrett@gmail.com

Physical Review Letters

|January 15, 2011

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Topological fault-tolerant quantum computation (FTQC) is highly robust against detectable loss processes. These quantum computing schemes tolerate loss rates up to 24.9%, maintaining performance even with simultaneous errors.

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Area of Science:

Quantum Information Science
Quantum Computing
Error Correction

Background:

Fault-tolerant quantum computation (FTQC) is crucial for reliable quantum computing.
Many existing FTQC proposals are vulnerable to detectable loss processes.
Topological FTQC schemes are recognized for their high intrinsic error thresholds.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the robustness of topological FTQC schemes against loss processes.
To quantify the maximum tolerable loss rate in these schemes.
To assess the performance of topological FTQC under combined loss and computational errors.

Main Methods:

Analysis of topological FTQC schemes.
Determination of loss tolerance limits using bond percolation on a cubic lattice.
Numerical simulations to evaluate performance under combined error conditions.

Main Results:

Topological FTQC schemes demonstrate extreme robustness against losses.
The maximum tolerable loss rate is determined to be 24.9%.
Simulations confirm good performance even when loss and computational errors coexist.

Conclusions:

Topological FTQC offers a promising pathway for building fault-tolerant quantum computers.
The high tolerance to loss makes these schemes particularly suitable for practical implementation.
Further research into topological codes can enhance quantum computing reliability.