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On the Problem of Programming Quantum Computers

Quantum Physics 2007-05-23 v2

Abstract

We study effects of the physical realization of quantum computers on their logical operation. Through simulation of physical models of quantum computer hardware, we analyse the difficulties that are encountered in programming physical implementations of quantum computers. We discuss the origin of the instabilities of quantum algorithms and explore physical mechanisms to enlarge the region(s) of stable operation.

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@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0008015,
  title  = {On the Problem of Programming Quantum Computers},
  author = {Hans De Raedt and Anthony Hams and Kristel Michielsen and Seiji Miyashita and Keiji Saito},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0008015},
  year   = {2007}
}

Comments

24 pages, 4 figures; major revision, 3 figures removed