Systems and methods for performing quantum computations
AssigneeMicrosoft Corporation
InventorsMichael Freedman, Chetan Nayak, Kirill Shtengel
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods for performing quantum computations are disclosed. Such apparatus and methods may include identifying a first quantum state of a lattice having a system of quasi-particles disposed thereon, moving the quasi-particles within the lattice according to at least one predefined rule, identifying a second quantum state of the lattice after the quasi-particles have been moved, and determining a computational result based on the second quantum state of the lattice.
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A method for performing quantum computation, the method comprising:
- identifying a first quantum state of a lattice having a system of quasi-particles disposed thereon;
- moving the quasi-particles within the lattice;
- identifying a second quantum state of the lattice after the quasi-particles have been moved;
- and
- determining a computational result based on the first and second quantum states of the lattice.
A quantum computing system, comprising:
- a lattice having a plurality of quasi-particles disposed thereon, wherein said quasi-particles are excitations of a system of real particles that form the lattice;
- means for identifying a first quantum state of the lattice;
- means for moving the quasi-particles within the lattice;
- means for identifying a second quantum state of the lattice after the quasi-particles are moved;
- and
- means for determining a computational result based on the first and second quantum states of the lattice.
A method for performing quantum computation, the method comprising:
- moving at least one of a plurality of quasi-particles within a lattice to form a braid in the space-time of the lattice;
- and
- determining a computational result based on the braid.
A method for performing quantum computation, the method comprising:
- moving at least one of a plurality of quasi-particles within a lattice;
- identifying a quantum state of the lattice after the quasi-particles have been moved;
- and
- determining a computational result based on the quantum state of the lattice.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.