2D quantum computation with 3D topological codes

TL;DR

This paper proposes a fault-tolerant 2D quantum computing approach suitable for photonic qubits, combining topological stabilizer codes and measurement-based methods using 3D color codes.

Contribution

It introduces a novel fault-tolerant quantum computation scheme leveraging 3D color codes for 2D architectures, enhancing photonic qubit processing.

Findings

Compatible with photonic qubits

Utilizes 3D color codes for transversal operations

Offers a fault-tolerant quantum computing framework

Abstract

I present a fault-tolerant quantum computing method for 2D architectures that is particularly appealing for photonic qubits. It relies on a crossover of techniques from topological stabilizer codes and measurement based quantum computation. In particular, it is based on 3D color codes and their transversal operations.