Quantum computation and quantum error correction: the theoretical minimum
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| author | Wildon, Mark |
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| contents | These notes introduce quantum computation and quantum error correction, emphasising the importance of stabilisers and the mathematical foundations in basic Lie theory. We begin by using the double cover map $\mathrm{SU}_2 \rightarrow \mathrm{SO}_3(\mathbb{R})$ to illustrate the distinction between states and measurements for a single qubit. We then discuss entanglement and CNOT gates, the Deutsch--Jozsa Problem, and finally quantum error correction, using the Steane $[[7,1,3]]$-code as the main example. The necessary background physics of unitary evolution and Born rule measurements is developed as needed. The circuit model is used throughout. |
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| spellingShingle | Quantum computation and quantum error correction: the theoretical minimum Wildon, Mark Quantum Physics Mathematical Physics 81P68 (Primary) 81P73 (Secondary) These notes introduce quantum computation and quantum error correction, emphasising the importance of stabilisers and the mathematical foundations in basic Lie theory. We begin by using the double cover map $\mathrm{SU}_2 \rightarrow \mathrm{SO}_3(\mathbb{R})$ to illustrate the distinction between states and measurements for a single qubit. We then discuss entanglement and CNOT gates, the Deutsch--Jozsa Problem, and finally quantum error correction, using the Steane $[[7,1,3]]$-code as the main example. The necessary background physics of unitary evolution and Born rule measurements is developed as needed. The circuit model is used throughout. |
| title | Quantum computation and quantum error correction: the theoretical minimum |
| topic | Quantum Physics Mathematical Physics 81P68 (Primary) 81P73 (Secondary) |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.13876 |