Browsing Science (Faculty of) by Subject "Quantum Computing"
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Concepts and methods for benchmarking quantum computers
(University of Waterloo, 2021-07-09)Quantum computers have the potential to bring about a new age of technology, but in order for them to become a reality, the elephant in the room must be addressed, quantum errors. The complexity of quantum errors grows ... -
The Effects of Quantum Error Correction on Noisy Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-23)Full accuracy simulations of quantum systems are very costly, and as a result most studies of quantum error correction assume a probabilistic Pauli error model, largely because such errors can be e ciently simulated. ... -
On Magic State Distillation using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-25)Physical implementations of quantum computers will inevitably be subject to errors. However, provided that the error rate is below some threshold, it is theoretically possible to build fault tolerant quantum computers that ... -
Practical Advances in Quantum Error Correction & Communication
(University of Waterloo, 2013-10-25)Quantum computing exists at the intersection of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering; the main goal of quantum computing is the creation of devices and algorithms which use the properties of quantum mechanics ... -
A study of the robustness of magic state distillation against Clifford gate faults
(University of Waterloo, 2012-09-04)Quantum error correction and fault-tolerance are at the heart of any scalable quantum computation architecture. Developing a set of tools that satisfy the requirements of fault- tolerant schemes is thus of prime importance ... -
Surface Code Threshold Calculation and Flux Qubit Coupling
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-02)Building a quantum computer is a formidable challenge. In this thesis, we focus on two projects, which tackle very different aspects of quantum computation, and yet still share a common goal in hopefully getting us closer ... -
Theory and Applications of Josephson Photomultipliers
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-31)This thesis describes the back action of microwave-photon detection via a Josephson photomultiplier (JPM), a superconducting qubit coupled strongly to a high-quality mi- crowave cavity, and the applications of these devices. ... -
Towards Analog Quantum Simulations of Dynamical Gauge Theories
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-20)A system which can implement an analog quantum simulation of lattice gauge theories has been proposed. In particular, the Schwinger model is formulated in terms of a lattice and superconducting qubit implementation is ...