The Quantum Signal and the Noise - Understanding Error Mitigation in Quantum Computing

Explore the challenges of quantum computing and noise mitigation in this hour-long quantum seminar presented by MIT postdoctoral fellow Yihui Quek. Delve into the fundamental barriers that noise presents in quantum computation and understand why error mitigation algorithms, designed to counteract quantum noise through classical post-processing, face significant scaling limitations. Learn about non-unital noise, including amplitude-damping and photon loss, and discover how it creates effectively shallow circuits while demonstrating unprecedented bounds on average convergence of quantum states. Benefit from Quek's expertise, developed through her work at prestigious institutions including MIT, Harvard University, and the Dahlem Center for Complex Quantum Systems, as she bridges the gap between physics and computational advancement. Her distinguished research, recognized by IBM, the University of Chicago, and the University of Waterloo, offers valuable insights into the development and optimization of small experimental quantum computers.