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6.2.1 Parameters of a surface code

Course subject(s) Module 6: Wrapping up The Building Blocks of a Quantum Computer Part 2

In Module 3 you’ve had the chance to ask a question to be answered by one of the teachers. Some of you proposed requests in this thread and the three most upvoted questions will be answered by Ben Criger. This first video will explain how you can calculate the parameters of a surface code.

Main takeaways

  • n = The length in the x-direction times the length in the z-direction.
  • k = The number of logical qubits.
  • d = The length of the side with the shortest length (the code distan
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