QuantoTrace Quantum Error Correction As A Service For Robust Quantum Computing
QuantoTrace Quantum Error Correction As A Service For Robust Quantum Computing
2024 6th International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information & Communication Technology (ICEEICT)
02-04 May 2024, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh
Abstract— Quantum computing, despite its vast potential, is resources. As quantum computing progresses, the demand for
impeded by challenges like decoding and system noise, effective error correction escalates. QuantoTrace responds to
necessitating effective quantum error correction techniques. Our this need by pioneering proactive error correction mechanisms
study investigates these techniques, focusing on their practical that elevate system performance and reliability, thereby
application. We introduce QuantoTrace, a cloud-based platform
offering Error Correction as a Service (ECaaS). It enhances
advancing the field’s state-of-the-art and adopting a cloud-
quantum system reliability by detecting, analysing, and rectifying based Error-Correction-as-a-Service platform modelled after
errors, and implements bit-flip error correction compatible with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), which we renamed Quantum
various quantum technologies. Using 3-qubit and 5-qubit models, SaaS (QSaaS).
we demonstrated its efficacy on quantum simulators and IBM
quantum hardware. Remarkably, we achieved 100% error This study delves into quantum error correction methods,
correction accuracy on simulators and significant success rates on focusing on practical application and implementation.
IBM hardware: 68.95% for error correction and 86.04% for error QuantoTrace is compatible with a variety of quantum
detection in 5-qubit systems. However, the Quantum Repetition technologies and employs bit-flip error-correcting techniques.
Code (QRC) showed limitations in handling multiple-qubit errors
in 5-qubit systems. These findings highlight the potential of
Our experimental analysis, using both 3-qubit and 5-qubit
QuantoTrace which is based on Software as a Service principles in quantum circuit models, showcases the platform's proficiency
enhancing quantum computing reliability towards further in error detection and correction in practical scenarios. We
research needs in quantum error correction, especially for noisy conducted experiments on quantum simulators and real IBM
intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) devices. QuantoTrace aims to quantum computers, demonstrating remarkable accuracy in
simplify quantum error management, making it accessible to a error correction, especially in 5-qubit systems. The
broad user base and facilitating optimized quantum computing QuantoTrace platform bridges a crucial gap in quantum
strategies. computing and lays the groundwork for standardizing error
correction methods and protocols. This initiative simplifies the
Keywords— Cloud-Based Quantum Computing, Fault-Tolerant Quantum
Computing, Quantum Error Correction (QEC), Quantum Noise and Decoherence, integration of quantum technologies into organizational
Quantum Repetition Code, Quantum Simulation, Quantum Software as a Service operations, marking a significant step forward in the field of
(QSaaS), Quantum Technology Accessibility
quantum computing.
I. INTRODUCTION
This research on quantum error correction, particularly
Quantum computing is on the cusp of revolutionising through the development and implementation of QuantoTrace,
various industries such as healthcare, cryptography, space a cloud-based platform, makes several significant contributions
science and satellite engineering, and so on. However, it is to the field of quantum computing:
hindered by significant challenges such as errors arising from
factors like noise, defective hardware, and decoherence. Firstly, the research introduces innovative methods for
Addressing these errors is pivotal for operational precision and quantum error correction (QEC) that are crucial for developing
reliability in quantum systems. We have built a solution called reliable quantum computing. By successfully implementing
QuantoTrace that emerges as a novel solution, specifically both 3-qubit and 5-qubit quantum repetition codes on quantum
tailored for quantum systems. This platform harnesses cloud- simulators and real IBM quantum hardware, the study
based technology to deliver error correction as a service showcases the practical viability of these techniques in
(ECaaS), safeguarding the utilization of quantum computing detecting and correcting quantum bit errors. This is a major step
forward in addressing one of the most challenging aspects such
as maintaining the integrity of quantum information in the
presence of inevitable quantum noise and operational errors.
Fig 9. Error Correction Outcomes on ‘01010’ for 5-Qubit QRC on Real IBM Its real-world success showcases the practical viability of
Hardware error correction methods in quantum computing and contributes
to the ongoing evolution of quantum technology. The future
One of the key challenges in quantum computing is the development of QuantoTrace is set to explore advanced
prevalence of bit-flip errors, and QuantoTrace has made quantum error correction techniques, scalability, and
significant strides in mitigating these errors. This achievement adaptability. Enhancing simulation capabilities, refining user
marks a crucial step toward the development of fault-tolerant experience, and testing in diverse real-world applications are
quantum computers. The platform's cloud-based nature further also focal areas. Integrating AI for optimized error correction
ensures easy and efficient access to advanced quantum error further amplifies the platform’s impact, making QuantoTrace a
correction services, making it a viable tool for various cornerstone in the journey toward reliable, accessible quantum
applications, from academic research to commercial quantum computing.
initiatives. Priorities include incorporating more sophisticated
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