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Theoretical Principles of Quantum Memory Design: Decoherence Resilience Through Engineered Physical Structures

Ferehim Saunders, Marion Cortez

Published Nov 10, 2025• 1 citation
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This paper develops a comprehensive theoretical framework for designing quantum memory systems with enhanced resilience to thermal decoherence through engineered lattice geometries and protective structures. We formulate a unified mathematical description connecting material properties, geometric configurations, and quantum information retention capabilities, establishing design principles for long-lived quantum states. The theory begins with a detailed analysis of decoherence mechanisms in structured quantum materials, deriving analytical expressions for coherence time as functions of lattice topology, defect engineering, and environmental coupling strength. We prove theoretical bounds on achievable memory lifetimes under various physical constraints and identify optimal geometric configurations that maximize information retention. The framework incorporates both passive protection mechanisms-arising from intrinsic material properties and geometric shielding-and active stabilization strategies involving periodic error detection and correction. We establish scaling laws that predict how memory performance varies with system size, temperature, and structural parameters, providing design guidelines for practical implementations. Our analysis reveals fundamental trade-offs between memory density, access time, and coherence preservation, offering a theoretical roadmap for next-generation quantum memory architectures. This work bridges quantum information theory, condensed matter physics, and materials science to advance understanding of thermally resilient quantum storage.

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10.26434/chemrxiv-2025-bt453

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