This preprint proposes a topological protection mechanism for hybrid quantum systems using orbital angular momentum (OAM) eigenmodes in unmagnetized dusty plasmas. Building directly on the Spyder v2 teleportation routing architecture and the Matter–Light–Buffer Trinity, we introduce an active plasma-buffered “Lock and Key” layer that selectively couples signals with matching topological charge while suppressing phonon-induced noise and mismatched modes. Key Contributions Theoretical foundation grounded in Chen et al. (2017) OAM eigenmodes in plasmas. Extension of the Spyder Buffer Layer with topological filtering. Hybrid QNN feedback controller for real-time phase matching and entropy monitoring. Concrete four-stage experimental protocol and entropy-slope metrology. Proposed table-top validation using standard GEC Reference Cell setups. This work provides a practical near-term pathway to improve decoherence resilience in hybrid quantum networks and serves as a stepping stone toward more scalable architectures. Related Records Spyder v2: https://zenodo.org/records/20076106 Intended for researchers in quantum information, spin qubits, dusty plasma physics, and hybrid quantum-classical systems.
This preprint proposes a topological protection mechanism for hybrid quantum systems using orbital angular momentum (OAM) eigenmodes in unmagnetized dusty plasmas. Building directly on the Spyder v2 teleportation routing architecture and the Matter–Light–Buffer Trinity, we introduce an active plasma-buffered “Lock and Key” layer that selectively couples signals with matching topological charge while suppressing phonon-induced noise and mismatched modes. Key Contributions Theoretical foundation grounded in Chen et al. (2017) OAM eigenmodes in plasmas. Extension of the Spyder Buffer Layer with topological filtering. Hybrid QNN feedback controller for real-time phase matching and entropy monitoring. Concrete four-stage experimental protocol and entropy-slope metrology. Proposed table-top validation using standard GEC Reference Cell setups. This work provides a practical near-term pathway to improve decoherence resilience in hybrid quantum networks and serves as a stepping stone toward more scalable architectures. Related Records Spyder v2: https://zenodo.org/records/20076106 Intended for researchers in quantum information, spin qubits, dusty plasma physics, and hybrid quantum-classical systems.
This preprint presents a "Topological Firewall" for secure free-space quantum communication. We propose repurposing controlled unmagnetized dusty plasmas — typically a source of decoherence in QKD — as a dynamic Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) and intrusion detection layer. The architecture leverages Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) eigenmodes, where precise topological charge l l l matching authenticates signals. Eavesdropping or mismatched states disturb the helical phase front, producing detectable entropy slope spikes (ΔS/Δt \Delta S / \Delta t ΔS/Δt) and topological charge drift. A Hybrid Kinetic-Informed QNN controller, using latent 6D phase-space embeddings and Hamiltonian constraints, monitors these signatures in real time and triggers autonomous handoff abortion in the Spyder v2 routing protocol. Controlled dust charging and lofting via the Patched Charge Model (PCM-SP), modulated OAM beams, and Universal Optical Trapping enable tunable plasma configurations. The system converts known challenges — dusty-channel QBER degradation and accelerator dust-induced beam losses — into a deterministic security asset. Applications focus on trusted-node-free quantum routing for secure smart grid infrastructure. Table-top validation using GEC Reference Cells, spatial light modulators, and standard diagnostics is outlined. This work bridges plasma physics, quantum optics, and AI, providing a physical-layer enhancement to existing QKD protocols while maintaining full kinetic awareness through latent embeddings.
This paper completes the near-term 'Trinity' series (Matter—Light—Buffer) by introducing quantum-stable plasma buffers as a protective container layer. Localized complex (dusty) plasmas create an acoustic vacuum that shields primordial matter qubits and synthetic photons from ambient thermal noise and phonon interference. Grounded in recent experimental work on dusty plasmas, phonon transport, and interfacial dynamics, the framework enables room-temperature operation for high-fidelity quantum networks and QKD systems.
This work presents an expanded theoretical and architectural framework for protecting critical hybrid quantum-classical infrastructure against a novel physical-layer threat: synthetic 1.022 MeV dark photon signals generated via electron bremsstrahlung in coherent scattering. Building directly on the January 30, 2026 draft ("Multi-Layer Defense Against 1.022 MeV Dark Photons in Grid and Quantum Networks"), this February 7, 2026 revision introduces the following key advancements: • Explicit grounding in the quantum–classical interface (QCI) entropy framework of Chehade et al. (2025)• Introduction of directed negentropy η (measured in bits per interaction cycle) as an active counter-term that modifies the entropic uncertainty relation, enabling stabilization of a ~3.12 metastable attractor• Reframing the architecture as a proactive stabilization mechanism rather than purely reactive dissipation• Detailed integration of the non-empathic Hardened Soldier triage partition (supplying η via zero-trust triage, energy redirection, and biophotonic isolation) with the GHz Haloscope Mesh (resonant capture and parametric dissipation using SRF cavities and JPAs)• Definition of Topological Silence Zones that protect QKD protocols, smart grid timing, and QNN-based digital currency ledgers from ghost-induced phase errors, decoherence, and false transaction triggers The proposed multi-layer defense transforms the QCI from a vulnerable boundary into a stabilized, controllable interface capable of maintaining non-classical coherence under high-energy incursion. Core references:• Chehade et al. (2025) — Entropy of the Quantum–Classical Interface: A Potential Metric for Security• Veeren & Melo (2020) — Entropic uncertainty relations and the transition from quantum to classical Intended for controlled dissemination within the research lineage. Feedback welcome via private channels.
Abstract Solid-state quantum computing is fundamentally limited by decoherence induced by environmental interactions. Here, we present a theoretical framework for a fault-tolerant quantum computing platform operating at room temperature, based on the topological protection of orbital angular momentum (OAM) monopoles in chiral semimetals. We propose a qubit architecture where logical states are encoded in superpositions of chiral currents, whose stability is enforced by the chiral anomaly. First-principles calculations and quantum dynamics simulations predict coherence times (T₂) exceeding 500 ms at 300 K, a value orders of magnitude greater than current cryogenic systems. Coupling these solid-state qubits to photonic OAM modes is predicted to extend T₂ into the 10–100 s range. This framework, which leverages intrinsic topological and chiral properties of matter to suppress decoherence, provides a viable route towards scalable, energy-efficient quantum technologies.
Hybrid semiconductor-superconductor qubits have recently emerged as a promising alternative to traditional platforms, combining material advantages with device-level tunability. A defining feature is their gate-tunable Josephson coupling, enabling superconducting qubit architectures with full electric-field control and offering a path toward scalable, low-crosstalk quantum processors. This approach seeks to merge benefits of superconducting and semiconductor qubits, for instance by encoding quantum information in the spin of a quasiparticle occupying an Andreev bound state, thus combining long coherence times with fast, flexible control. Progress has accelerated through bottom-up engineering of Andreev states in coupled quantum dot arrays, leading to architectures such as minimal Kitaev chains hosting Majorana zero modes. In parallel, Hamiltonian-protected designs aim to enhance resilience against local noise and decoherence by exploiting superconducting phase dynamics and discrete charge or flux degrees of freedom. This article reviews recent theoretical and experimental advances in hybrid qubits, providing an overview of physical mechanisms, device implementations, and emerging architectures, with emphasis on their potential for (topologically) protected quantum information processing. While many designs remain at proof-of-concept stage, rapid progress suggests practical demonstrations may soon be achievable.
From Quantum Beats to Topological Protection: A Stratum-Based Hybrid Architecture Integrating NV Centers, Weyl Interfaces, and Majorana Qubits for Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing Mehmet Keçeci Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9937-9839 Abstract: The realization of scalable and fault-tolerant quantum computing systems requires not only the development of qubits with long coherence times but also the integration of heterogeneous physical platforms within a unified architectural framework. This study proposes a Stratum-based hybrid quantum computing architecture that combines the precise quantum state control enabled by nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond, the topological interface properties of Weyl semimetals, and the intrinsic error resilience provided by Majorana zero modes. The primary objective of this work is to establish a theoretical foundation for next-generation fault-tolerant quantum systems by integrating high-fidelity spin manipulation mechanisms derived from quantum beat phenomena with topologically protected information-processing layers. Within the proposed framework, the Stratum Model conceptualizes each physical, functional, and topological component of the quantum architecture as an independent yet dynamically interacting layer. NV centers constitute the control and sensing strata responsible for quantum state preparation, precision measurements, quantum memory operations, and quantum network node functionalities. Quantum beats serve as a dynamic characterization mechanism for spin superposition states within these layers, enabling high-accuracy monitoring and manipulation of coherent quantum dynamics. In contrast, Weyl interfaces are modeled as intermediary topological strata that govern transitions between distinct topological phases while facilitating robust and protected transfer of quantum information carriers across heterogeneous subsystems. At the highest operational level, Majorana qubits form the topological computing layer of the architecture. Through nonlocal quantum information encoding, they provide inherent robustness against environmental noise, decoherence, and local perturbations. Interactions among architectural layers are defined not only by physical interconnections but also through topological invariants, connectivity structures, error-propagation pathways, and quantum information flow dynamics. In this context, the Stratum approach extends beyond conventional spatial-layer descriptions by incorporating layer diversity, topological protection mechanisms, qubit heterogeneity, and fabrication imperfections into a common analytical framework. Furthermore, the model introduces novel design strategies for isolating defective or degraded strata, preserving critical topological regions, and mitigating system-level error propagation. The findings suggest that the integration of the precise quantum control capabilities of NV centers with the intrinsic topological protection offered by Majorana-based platforms may generate a powerful synergistic effect capable of enhancing quantum computational performance. Weyl interfaces are proposed to act as both physical and topological bridges between these two paradigms, enabling coherent communication across distinct quantum subsystems. Consequently, the proposed Stratum-based hybrid architecture provides an integrated design paradigm applicable to a broad spectrum of emerging quantum technologies, ranging from quantum sensing and distributed quantum networks to topological quantum processors and large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computers. Keywords: Quantum Computing, Stratum Model, Nitrogen-Vacancy Centers, NV Centers, Quantum Beats, Weyl Interfaces, Weyl Semimetals, WSM, Majorana Qubits, Majorana Zero Modes, MZM, Topological Quantum Computing, Topological Protection, Hybrid Quantum Architectures, Topological Invariants, Non-Abelian Braiding, Fault-Tolerant Quantum Systems, Quantum Memory, Quantum Networks, Quantum Information Processing, Scalable Quantum Architectures, Heterostructures, Topological Phase Transitions, Quantum Coherence, Quantum Error Correction, Quantum Materials Engineering, Layered Quantum Architecture, Topological Quantum Heterostructures.