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PART 1Executive Overview
1Definition

Fault-tolerant quantum computing involves the development of quantum systems capable of performing complex calculations without errors due to decoherence or other noise sources, making it feasible for practical applications.

Category
Quantum Systems
Stage
LEADING
2Problem It Solves

Overcoming the limitations of current noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) devices, which are prone to errors that can accumulate quickly in calculations, making practical applications infeasible.

3Lifecycle / Journey Stage
early commercial
PART 2Technical & Manufacturing
4How It Works

These systems use error-correcting codes and physical redundancy to protect qubits from environmental disturbances. They employ techniques like surface codes and topological qubits to maintain the integrity of quantum information during computations.

5Materials Used
6Manufacturing / Creation Process

The manufacturing process involves precise control over qubit fabrication and integration into larger systems. This requires advanced materials science and cleanroom environments.

7Build Process

Involves designing quantum circuits, selecting appropriate qubit types (e.g., superconducting, ion traps), fabricating the hardware, assembling the system, and programming the algorithms to run on these devices.

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14Glossary
Decoherence
The loss of quantum coherence in a qubit due to interaction with the environment, leading to errors in computations.
Qubits
Quantum bits that can exist in multiple states simultaneously (superposition) and are the basic units of information in quantum computing.
Surface Codes
A type of error-correcting code used in fault-tolerant quantum computing to protect qubits from errors due to decoherence.
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