Quantum Decoherence Landscape Mapping (QDLM)

Jincheng Zhang

Published Aug 17, 2026• 0 citations

Abstract

Decoherence is universally described by a single parameter, gamma, which quantifies the rate at which a quantum system loses its phase coherence to its environment. In practice, however, the decoherence rate depends on the specific microscopic configuration of the system, on the spatial mode of the qubits, and on time‑dependent fluctuations of the surrounding bath. This paper introduces the concept of a decoherence landscape, denoted Gamma(x,t), which captures the spatial and temporal variation of the effective decoherence rate across a quantum processor. By treating Gamma(x,t) as a field over the device architecture, we can identify distinct stability regions, characterize phase transitions between coherent and incoherent behavior, and derive design principles that enhance overall robustness. The decoherence landscape framework offers a unified approach to quantify stability, guides error‑mitigation strategies, and reveals hidden regularities that could pave the way for Nobel‑level insights into the fundamental limits of quantum coherence.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21972572

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