Efficient large scale quantum error characterization

Quantum computing holds great promise in solving some problems that are intractable to its classical counterpart; however, current quantum devices are prone to errors, especially as they scale up. Our project focuses on developing efficient tools to detect and analyze these errors; we will construct an error map that characterizes where the different errors occur in the system and how the errors propagate. These insights will help error mitigation, thus improving the reliability of quantum computers. Through this collaboration, the Center for Quantum Software and Information at the University of Technology Sydney and the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo will make progress on quantum characterization and develop and improve methods to boost quantum computing’s practical applications, benefiting both institutions and the broader quantum community. In addition, the intern and her supervisor are well connected in the research community in Australia, so this cooperation would also strengthen the relationship between the research communities at IQC and Australia.

Faculty Supervisor:

Joseph Emerson

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Partner:

University of Technology Sydney

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Waterloo

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