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Quantum Sequential Circuits

Quantum Physics 2026-02-06 v1 Materials Science Hardware Architecture

Abstract

This work introduces and characterizes quantum sequential circuits (QSCs) as a hardware-oriented paradigm for quantum computing, built upon a novel foundational element termed the quantum transistor. Unlike conventional qubit-based architectures, QSCs employ symmetry-protected topological junctions where quantum gates are encoded as Choi states via channel-state duality and activated through bulk measurements, utilizing ebits to realize the functional analog of feedback loops in classical sequential circuits. This framework establishes a universal model for quantum computation that inherently incorporates memory and temporal sequencing, complementing existing combinational quantum circuit model. Our work advances the conceptual bridge towards a quantum von Neumann architecture, underscoring the potential of hybrid and modular design principles for the development of large-scale, integrated quantum information processors.

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@article{arxiv.2602.05166,
  title  = {Quantum Sequential Circuits},
  author = {D. -S. Wang},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2602.05166},
  year   = {2026}
}