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Effect of quantum fluctuation in error-correcting codes.

Yosuke Otsubo¹, Jun-ichi Inoue, Kenji Nagata

¹Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-5861, Japan.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics

|December 11, 2012

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Quantum fluctuations enhance error-correcting code decoding performance, approaching optimal finite-temperature decoding. This study compares quantum versus thermal fluctuation effects on decoding quality.

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Area of Science:

Quantum Information Science
Error-Correcting Codes
Statistical Mechanics

Background:

Decoding performance of error-correcting codes is crucial for reliable information transmission.
Conventional methods often rely on thermal fluctuation models (finite-temperature decoding).
The impact of quantum fluctuations on decoding quality remains an open question.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate whether quantum fluctuations improve decoding quality compared to thermal fluctuations.
To analyze the performance of error-correcting codes under a model incorporating quantum fluctuations via a transverse field.
To compare quantum fluctuation effects with conventional finite-temperature decoding.

Main Methods:

Developed a theoretical model introducing quantum fluctuations using a transverse field.
Numerically solved saddle-point equations to analyze the model.
Performed Monte Carlo simulations to assess decoding performance.
Evaluated the upper bound of decoding performance using order parameter equations of state.

Main Results:

An estimation incorporating quantum fluctuations approaches the optimal performance of finite-temperature decoding.
Quantum fluctuations do not degrade, and may improve, decoding quality compared to thermal models.
Numerical solutions and simulations validated the theoretical findings.

Conclusions:

Quantum fluctuations offer a viable and effective approach for enhancing error-correcting code decoding.
The study provides a framework for understanding quantum effects in coding theory.
Results suggest potential for improved quantum error correction strategies.