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A topological route to error correction

Quantum computing is plagued by noise and small errors. An approach based on topological techniques reduces the sensitivity to errors and boosts the prospects for building practical quantum computers. See Article p.489

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Franson, J. A topological route to error correction. Nature 482, 479–480 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/482478a

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