The Viability of Quantum Computing

Jeff Kabachinski

David Y. Feinstein, Vivek Nair, Mitchell Aaron Thornton

We study developments in quantum computing (QC) testing and fault tolerance (FT) techniques and discuss several attempts to formalize quantum logic fault models. We illustrate the inherent need for fault tolerance in QC due to the decoherence problem. Further, we examine several ideas regarding random testing and examine the viability of built-in-system-test (BIST) in future QC circuits.

Francesco Bernardini, Abhijit Chakraborty, CARLOS R. ORDÓÑEZ

Abstract This pedagogical article elucidates the fundamentals of trapped-ion quantum computing, which is one of the potential platforms for constructing a scalable quantum computer. The evaluation of a trapped-ion system’s viability for quantum computing is conducted in accordance with DiVincenzo’s criteria.

Gheorghe Sorin Paraoanu

Jeremy J. Ramsden

Daniel Tudball

The increasing viability of quantum computing prompts us to catch up with David Orrell on his ongoing mission to incorporate lessons from quantum mechanics into finance.