Quantum Error Correction for Photonic Quantum Computers

We appear to be at the beginning of a revolution in the development of new technologies based on quantum science. Over the past several years, Canada has become a world leader in quantum information research and in the development of these emerging quantum technologies. Quantum computers that are based on optical architectures include some of the most promising scalable quantum technologies. Over the past few years, Xanadu Quantum Technologies, based in Toronto, has made significant leaps in the development of its photonic quantum computers. One of the hurdles that remains for Xanadu to overcome, is to identify specific error correction approaches that are tailored to their needs. The research in this proposal, to be carried out by a PhD student intern in collaboration with scientists at Xanadu and the University of Guelph, will focus on key mathematical aspects of these problems.

Faculty Supervisor:

David Kribs

Student:

Partner:

Xanadu

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Guelph

Program: