Decoherence Free Subspaces for Quantum Computation

Decoherence Free Subspaces for Quantum Computation

1998 | D. A. Lidar, I. L. Chuang and K. B. Whaley
This paper presents a general theory for decoherence in quantum computation (QC) using the Semigroup approach. Decoherence remains a major obstacle to quantum computing, but the authors show that decoherence-free subspaces (DFs) can be constructed to protect quantum information. These subspaces are spanned by states that are annihilated by all error generators, and they are stable to perturbations. The paper also shows that universal quantum computation is possible within these subspaces. Decoherence in quantum computers is modeled using the Semigroup approach, where error generators are identified with the generators of a Lie algebra. This allows for a comprehensive description of decoherence, including the spin-boson model. The paper presents a generic condition for error-free quantum computation: DF subspaces are spanned by states annihilated by all error generators. These subspaces are stable to perturbations and can support universal quantum computation. The paper discusses different types of decoherence models, including total decoherence, independent qubit decoherence, collective decoherence, and cluster decoherence. It shows that DF subspaces can be constructed for these models, and that they are spanned by states that are annihilated by all error generators. The paper also shows that DF subspaces are stable to first-order symmetry-breaking perturbations, and that they can support universal quantum computation. The paper concludes that DF subspaces can be used to protect quantum information from decoherence, and that they can support universal quantum computation. The size of DF subspaces depends on the type of decoherence model, and the paper provides estimates for the size of DF subspaces in different cases. The paper also discusses the practical implications of using DF subspaces for quantum computation, including the need for error correction codes and the challenge of implementing the necessary operations on physical qubits. The paper shows that DF subspaces can be used to achieve robust quantum computation, even in the presence of amplitude damping errors.This paper presents a general theory for decoherence in quantum computation (QC) using the Semigroup approach. Decoherence remains a major obstacle to quantum computing, but the authors show that decoherence-free subspaces (DFs) can be constructed to protect quantum information. These subspaces are spanned by states that are annihilated by all error generators, and they are stable to perturbations. The paper also shows that universal quantum computation is possible within these subspaces. Decoherence in quantum computers is modeled using the Semigroup approach, where error generators are identified with the generators of a Lie algebra. This allows for a comprehensive description of decoherence, including the spin-boson model. The paper presents a generic condition for error-free quantum computation: DF subspaces are spanned by states annihilated by all error generators. These subspaces are stable to perturbations and can support universal quantum computation. The paper discusses different types of decoherence models, including total decoherence, independent qubit decoherence, collective decoherence, and cluster decoherence. It shows that DF subspaces can be constructed for these models, and that they are spanned by states that are annihilated by all error generators. The paper also shows that DF subspaces are stable to first-order symmetry-breaking perturbations, and that they can support universal quantum computation. The paper concludes that DF subspaces can be used to protect quantum information from decoherence, and that they can support universal quantum computation. The size of DF subspaces depends on the type of decoherence model, and the paper provides estimates for the size of DF subspaces in different cases. The paper also discusses the practical implications of using DF subspaces for quantum computation, including the need for error correction codes and the challenge of implementing the necessary operations on physical qubits. The paper shows that DF subspaces can be used to achieve robust quantum computation, even in the presence of amplitude damping errors.
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