The Early Days of Quantum Computation
Peter W. Shor

TL;DR
This paper recounts the early development of quantum computation, highlighting key discoveries such as factoring algorithms, error correcting codes, and fault tolerance, providing historical insights into the field.
Contribution
It offers a personal historical account of foundational discoveries in quantum computation, emphasizing the initial breakthroughs and their significance.
Findings
Discovery of quantum factoring algorithms
Development of quantum error correcting codes
Introduction of fault-tolerant quantum computation
Abstract
I recount some of my memories of the early development of quantum computation, including the discovery of the factoring algorithm, of error correcting codes, and of fault tolerance.
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Taxonomy
TopicsComputability, Logic, AI Algorithms
