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Quantum braiding is a concept in the field of topological quantum computing. It involves manipulating the quantum states of particles in such a way that their paths become intertwined or braided. This braiding of quantum states can be used to perform quantum operations, such as quantum logic gates, and has the potential to be used as a method for storing and processing quantum information in a robust and error-resistant way. Quantum braiding is a key concept in the development of topological quantum computers, which are a potential future technology for quantum computing.States of matter with "non-Abelian topological order".
Abelian means commutative - so non- Abelian means "order matters".
Non-Abelian topological order and anyons on a trapped-ion processor - Nature
A trapped-ion quantum processor is used to create ground-states and excitations of non-Abelian topological order on a kagome lattice of 27 qubits with high fidelity.www.nature.com
To help decipher the vocabulary:
Anyon: Anyon - Wikipedia
Kagome lattice: Trihexagonal tiling - Wikipedia
Borromean ring: Borromean rings - Wikipedia
Quantum braiding: Quantum braiding: It’s all in (and on) your head.
Knot Physics - Braids and Quantum Information on a Branched Spacetime Manifold
We use a branched spacetime manifold to describe quantum mechanics. The branches are braided, and the braids can help us understand quantum entanglement.knotphysics.net
Braiding may be key to using time crystals in quantum computing
Over the past few years, physicists have predicted that a new form of matter called time crystals may have potential applications in quantum computing. Now in a new study, physicists Raditya Weda Bomantara and Jiangbin Gong at the National University of Singapore have taken some of the first...phys.org
( One analogy for quantum braiding in everyday life could be the act of braiding hair. When you braid hair, you are intertwining individual strands to create a new, complex structure. Similarly, in quantum braiding, particles are intertwined in such a way that their properties become entangled and create new states of matter. Just as braiding hair creates a new, unique hairstyle, quantum braiding can lead to the creation of new, unique quantum states. )
Here are possible applications of quantum braiding...
1. Quantum computing: Quantum braiding could be used to create topologically protected qubits, which are more resistant to errors and could lead to more stable and reliable quantum computers.
2. Quantum cryptography: Quantum braiding could be used to create highly secure cryptographic protocols based on the topological properties of qubits, making them resistant to eavesdropping and hacking( NSA or secret agencies must not be happy! )
3. Quantum memory: Quantum braiding could be used to create topologically protected quantum memory, which could retain quantum information for longer periods of time and be less susceptible to decoherence.
4. Quantum sensing: Quantum braiding could be used to create highly sensitive sensors for detecting small changes in magnetic fields, electric fields, or other physical quantities, with potential applications in medical imaging, environmental monitoring, and fundamental physics research.
5. Quantum communication: Quantum braiding could be used to create topologically protected quantum communication channels, which could enable more secure and reliable transmission of quantum information over long distances.
6. Quantum simulation: Quantum braiding could be used to simulate and study complex quantum systems, such as exotic phases of matter and interactions between particles, which could lead to new insights in physics and materials science.
