Quantum information is an active area of physics, but is it also one of long-lasting significance? Judging by the mere elegance of a new approach for handling imperfections in quantum registers, the answer must be 'yes'.
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Steane, A. Down the information back-alley. Nature Phys 2, 805–806 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys480
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys480