Quantum Error Correction Codes in Consumer Technology: Modeling and Analysis

• Published in: IEEE transactions on consumer electronics Vol. 70; no. 4; pp. 7102 - 7111
• Main Authors: Thakur, Vikram Singh, Kumar, Atul, Das, Jishnu, Dev, Kapal, Magarini, Maurizio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York IEEE 01.11.2024; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Codes; Error analysis; Error correction; Error correction & detection; Error correction codes; Error reduction; Feasibility studies; Gates (circuits); Impact analysis; Information systems; Logic gates; quantum communication; Quantum computing; Quantum error correction codes; quantum gate; quantum information processing; Quantum phenomena; quantum sensing; Quantum state; Quantum system; Qubit; Technology assessment
• ISSN: 0098-3063; 1558-4127
• DOI: 10.1109/TCE.2024.3442472

Quantum technology has the transformative potential to impact various industries, including consumer technology, by applying quantum systems. However, the quantum systems are inherently sensitive to errors and decoherence, necessitating the development of quantum error correction (QEC) codes to mitigate these issues and preserve the integrity of quantum information while ensuring the reliability of quantum operations. Motivated by this, the main objective of this paper is to provide an analysis of the QEC code, emphasizing its key features and potential benefits. The analysis includes a comprehensive review of current QEC codes, a detailed theoretical examination of prevailing methodologies, and an exploration of quantum gate circuits to evaluate code feasibility and practical implementation. The findings demonstrate that integrating QEC codes enhances quantum state fidelity and error reduction, ensuring the reliability and stability of quantum devices for more accurate and dependable quantum operations. This analysis enhances the understanding of the potential of QEC codes to improve the performance and feasibility of quantum devices in consumer applications.