Measurement-based quantum computation

authored by: H. J. Briegel, D. E. Browne, W. Dür, R. Raussendorf, M. Van Den Nest
Abstract: Quantum computation offers a promising new kind of information processing, where the non-classical features of quantum mechanics are harnessed and exploited. A number of models of quantum computation exist. These models have been shown to be formally equivalent, but their underlying elementary concepts and the requirements for their practical realization can differ significantly. A particularly exciting paradigm is that of measurement-based quantum computation, where the processing of quantum information takes place by rounds of simple measurements on qubits prepared in a highly entangled state. We review recent developments in measurement-based quantum computation with a view to both fundamental and practical issues, in particular the power of quantum computation, the protection against noise (fault tolerance) and steps towards experimental realization. Finally, we highlight a number of connections between this field and other branches of physics and mathematics.
External Organisation(s): University of Innsbruck
Austrian Academy of Sciences
University College London (UCL)
University of British Columbia
Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ)
Type: Article
Journal: Nature physics
Volume: 5
Pages: 19-36
No. of pages: 18
ISSN: 1745-2473
Publication date: 02.01.2009
Publication status: Published
Peer reviewed: Yes
ASJC Scopus subject areas: General Physics and Astronomy
Electronic version(s): https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.0910.1116 (Access: Open)
https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys1157 (Access: Closed)

BibTeX

@article{efbc19058727438d8738ce479f72a42e,
title = "Measurement-based quantum computation",
abstract = "Quantum computation offers a promising new kind of information processing, where the non-classical features of quantum mechanics are harnessed and exploited. A number of models of quantum computation exist. These models have been shown to be formally equivalent, but their underlying elementary concepts and the requirements for their practical realization can differ significantly. A particularly exciting paradigm is that of measurement-based quantum computation, where the processing of quantum information takes place by rounds of simple measurements on qubits prepared in a highly entangled state. We review recent developments in measurement-based quantum computation with a view to both fundamental and practical issues, in particular the power of quantum computation, the protection against noise (fault tolerance) and steps towards experimental realization. Finally, we highlight a number of connections between this field and other branches of physics and mathematics.",
author = "Briegel, {H. J.} and Browne, {D. E.} and W. D{\"u}r and R. Raussendorf and {Van Den Nest}, M.",
note = "Funding Information: We thank I. Bloch for helpful comments on the manuscript. The work was supported by the European Union (QICS,OLAQUI,SCALA), EPSRC{\textquoteright}s QIPIRC programme, the NSERC and the Austrian Science Foundation.",
year = "2009",
month = jan,
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doi = "10.48550/arXiv.0910.1116",
language = "English",
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