Adaptive Quantum Error Correction via Reinforcement Learning

Jincheng Zhang

Published Sep 7, 2026• 0 citations

Abstract

Quantum error correction (QEC) is a crucial element in the realization of fault-tolerant quantum computation. However, traditional QEC schemes often rely on pre-determined, static parameters, which may not be optimally suited for the specific noise characteristics present in a given quantum hardware. This work introduces a novel approach to QEC that leverages reinforcement learning (RL) to dynamically adapt the error correction protocol in real-time. The system learns to optimize the parameters of the QEC code, such as measurement schedules and decoding strategies, based on continuous feedback from the quantum hardware. This adaptive approach promises to significantly improve the performance and efficiency of QEC, reducing the overhead associated with error correction and enhancing the fidelity of quantum computations. The core claim of this paper is that quantum error correction is computationally intensive and requires precise control over quantum systems. The central mechanism involves employing reinforcement learning to optimize the parameters of quantum error correction protocols in real-time, adapting to the specific noise characteristics of the quantum hardware. This represents a new automation of the QEC process.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22607142

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