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Entangled Topologies and Quantum Error Correction in M-Theoretic Frameworks

B.Y. Hughes Graduate Student

Published Mar 7, 2026• 0 citations
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This theoretical study explores a novel framework for quantum error correction (QEC) grounded in the topological and algebraic structures emerging from M-theory. By embedding logical qubits into entangled configurations inspired by the Fano plane and G2-holonomy manifolds, the paper proposes a cohomological approach to QEC in which logical information is encoded in third cohomology classes. Errors are modeled as local geometric deformations, and correctability is characterized by the preservation of topological invariants. Drawing on octonionic symmetry and associative 3-cycles, the work bridges quantum information theory, high-dimensional geometry, and string/M-theory. This interdisciplinary perspective offers new insights into the structural foundations of fault-tolerant quantum computation and suggests future directions for both formal development and potential physical realization.

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10.5281/zenodo.18901172

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