Coquitlam’s Photonic has introduced a groundbreaking quantum error correction method that drastically reduces the number of qubits needed for computation, bringing practical quantum computing closer to reality.
In an industry first, the company has developed a new class of Quantum Low-Density Parity Check (QLDPC) codes, called SHYPS codes, which require up to 20 times fewer qubits than traditional surface code approaches. This breakthrough removes a key barrier to large-scale quantum computing, potentially accelerating its commercial viability by decades.
“Unlocking the quantum logic of high-performance QLDPC codes has been the holy grail of quantum error correction R&D for decades,” said Stephanie Simmons, Chief Quantum Officer at Photonic. “We have cracked these codes and moved the goalposts for useful quantum computing 20 times closer.”
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Quantum computers need error correction to function at scale, but traditional methods require millions of qubits, making them impractical for near-term applications. While QLDPC codes have long promised a solution by significantly reducing overhead, their real-world implementation had remained unsolved—until now.
Photonic’s latest research paper, Computing Efficiently in QLDPC Codes, is the first to demonstrate how to perform quantum logic using SHYPS codes. The company’s Entanglement First™ architecture provides the connectivity needed for implementation, allowing for practical deployment within and between quantum modules.
David Shaw, Lead Analyst at Global Quantum Intelligence, called the milestone a “game-changer” for the industry. “The quantum field must now be divided into those whose hardware can run these new codes and those who can’t. We’re about to see a race between innovators and fast followers.”
With patent-pending technology and stress-tested simulations confirming the feasibility of SHYPS codes, Photonic’s breakthrough could redefine the competitive landscape of quantum computing.
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