Single-shot quantum error correction with the three-dimensional subsystem toric code.

Aleksander Kubica, Michael Vasmer

Published Oct 21, 2022• 44 citations

Abstract

≈ 1.045%. Such a high threshold together with local parity-check measurements make the 3D STC particularly appealing for realizing fault-tolerant quantum computing.

DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-33923-4

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