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Advances in Quantum Computation in NISQ Era

Xu-Dan Xie, Xiao‐Ming Zhang, Bálint Koczor, Xiao Yuan

Published Oct 15, 2025• 6 citations
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Abstract

Realizing a universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer remains challenging with current technology [...].
DOI
10.3390/e27101074

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