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Overview
Superposition: A qubit can represent both 0 and 1 at the same time. This
principle allows quantum computers to process a vast amount of possibilities
simultaneously.
Entanglement: When two qubits become entangled, the state of one qubit is
directly related to the state of the other, regardless of the distance between them.
This interconnectedness enables faster data processing and communication.
Quantum Interference: Quantum systems can interfere constructively or
destructively, amplifying correct solutions while canceling out incorrect ones.
Measurement: Observing a qubit forces it into one of its basis states (0 or 1),
collapsing the superposition.
Key Differences:
Where and are complex numbers that satisfy the normalization condition:
Bloch Sphere Representation: The state of a single qubit can be visualized on a Bloch
sphere, where any point on the sphere corresponds to a possible state.
4. Quantum Gates
Quantum gates manipulate qubits similarly to how classical logic gates operate on bits.
However, quantum gates are reversible and operate on qubits through unitary
transformations.
CNOT Gate: A two-qubit gate that flips the target qubit if the control qubit is .
Phase Gate: Adds a phase shift to the qubit’s state.
5. Quantum Algorithms
QFT is the quantum counterpart of the discrete Fourier transform and forms the
backbone of many quantum algorithms, including Shor’s.
6. Quantum Hardware
6.2 Challenges:
Quantum error correction ensures reliable computations in the presence of noise. Key
techniques include:
Bit Flip and Phase Flip Codes: Protect against individual errors.
Shor Code: Combines bit and phase flip codes.
Surface Codes: Use a 2D lattice of qubits for error detection and correction.
Companies like IBM, Google, and Rigetti have developed quantum processors
with tens to hundreds of qubits.
Quantum cloud platforms enable researchers to experiment with quantum
algorithms.
Quantum simulators are widely used for prototyping and testing algorithms.
Conclusion