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arXiv:cs/0602096

Difficulties in the Implementation of Quantum Computers

Abhilash Ponnath

Published Feb 27, 2006• 6 citations
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Abstract

This paper reviews various engineering hurdles facing the field of quantum computing. Specifically, problems related to decoherence, state preparation, error correction, and implementability of gates are considered.
DOI
10.48550/arxiv.cs/0602096

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