Quantum Computing Overview
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According to the passage, what is the primary factor that determines how much information a statement conveys?

  • The number of times the statement is repeated
  • The tone of voice used
  • The context in which the statement is made (correct)
  • The length of the statement
  • The passage argues that the more common an event is, the less information it conveys.

    True (A)

    What mathematical function is proposed in the passage to quantify information?

    Logarithm

    The author uses the example of a person saying "It is raining today" to demonstrate how ______ can influence the amount of information conveyed.

    <p>context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions from the passage.

    <p>Entropy = A measure of information content Probability = The likelihood of an event occurring Logarithm = A mathematical function used to quantify information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the quantum key distribution protocol described in the provided text?

    <p>Ekert91 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quantum key distribution protocols like BB84 are theoretically immune to all attacks.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the attack that involves an eavesdropper intercepting and storing part of a multi-photon pulse until Alice and Bob reveal their measurement bases?

    <p>Photon number splitting attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The probability distribution of photon number in a weak coherent state is governed by a ______ distribution.

    <p>Poisson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using true single-photon sources is the only way to mitigate photon number splitting attacks.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Loophole-free experiments = Experiments that have addressed all major loopholes in Bell tests, like the detection loophole Bell tests = Experiments that verify the quantum nature of key distribution and provide security guarantees Weak coherent states = States that exhibit a Poisson distribution in photon number due to their approximate single-photon nature Intercept-and-resend attack = An attack where an eavesdropper intercepts a message, attempts to re-encode it in the same way, and then resends it to the intended receiver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The biggest limiting factor in quantum communication is ______, which grows exponentially with distance.

    <p>transmission loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When Alice decomposes her qubit in the Bell basis, what is the result?

    <p>A superposition of four Bell states, each with an amplitude determined by the initial state of Alice's qubit and a corresponding Bob qubit state. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Bell states with the corresponding Bob's state required to maintain the initial phase of |ψ⟩:

    <p>|Φ+⟩ = α|0⟩ + β|1⟩ |Ψ+⟩ = α|1⟩ + β|0⟩ |Φ−⟩ = α|0⟩ - β|1⟩ |Ψ−⟩ = α|1⟩ - β|0⟩</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What operations does Bob need to apply to his qubit to recover the original state |ψ⟩ based on each of the Bell states measured by Alice?

    <p>Bob needs to apply the following operations based on Alice's measurement:</p> <ul> <li>|Φ+⟩: No operation (identity)</li> <li>|Ψ+⟩: X operation</li> <li>|Φ−⟩: Z operation</li> <li>|Ψ−⟩: XZ operation (or equivalently, ZX operation)</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'non-locality' refer to in the context of quantum mechanics?

    <p>Non-locality refers to the violation of Bell's inequalities, which demonstrates that quantum mechanics cannot be explained by local hidden variable theories. It suggests that quantum systems can exhibit correlations that cannot be attributed to classical influences, implying a type of 'action at a distance' beyond our everyday understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quantum teleportation is a method of transmitting a qubit from one location to another without physically sending the qubit.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'locality' loophole in Bell's theorem arises from the possibility that measurement settings might be communicated between detectors faster than the speed of light.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quantum teleportation does not have any practical applications in quantum communication as direct transmission of qubits is more efficient.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of entanglement swapping in quantum communication?

    <p>Entanglement swapping allows for the creation of entanglement between two parties who are not directly connected, by using a third entangled particle as an intermediary. This is crucial for establishing long-distance entanglement and enabling complex quantum networks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bell's theorem provides a statistical limit on correlations possible in a ______ theory.

    <p>local hidden variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:

    <p>Locality = The idea that physical properties exist independently of observation or measurement. Realism = The principle that influences cannot propagate faster than the speed of light. Non-locality = The violation of Bell's inequalities, implying that quantum mechanics cannot be explained by local hidden variable theories. Hidden variables = Hypothetical variables that are not directly observable but are believed to determine the outcomes of measurements in local hidden variable theories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why direct transmission of photons in quantum communication is limited?

    <p>Photons are easily absorbed by the environment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary loophole that experimentalists are concerned with in relation to Bell's theorem?

    <p>Entanglement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for advancements in experimental violations of Bell's inequality.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Bell's theorem in the context of quantum mechanics?

    <p>Bell's theorem demonstrates that quantum mechanics is fundamentally non-local, meaning it cannot be explained by local hidden variable theories. This has profound implications for our understanding of reality, highlighting the bizarre and counterintuitive nature of quantum phenomena.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ loophole is addressed by changing the measurement settings randomly and sufficiently fast.

    <p>locality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Alice and Bob to use the singlet Bell state |Ψ− ⟩ in their quantum communication protocol?

    <p>It is the only state that allows for perfect anticorrelation of measurements. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The choice of measurement angles A ∈ {0◦ , 45◦ } and B ∈ {22.5◦ , 67.5◦ } is chosen for its ability to violate Bell's inequality, thereby ensuring security by quantum mechanics.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Alice and Bob matching their measurement bases in the protocol?

    <p>When Alice and Bob use the same measurement basis, their measurements are perfectly anticorrelated, allowing them to reveal their bases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of quantum teleportation, the term "quantum information teleportation" is a more accurate description of the process because ______.

    <p>it is not about transferring physical objects but rather about transferring the quantum state of a qubit from one location to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions from the text:

    <p>Bell's inequality = An inequality that sets a limit on the correlations between measurements on entangled particles, which is violated if a quantum description is true. Singlet Bell state = A specific entangled state of two qubits, invariant under rotations and demonstrating perfect anticorrelation between measurements when bases match. Quantum teleportation = A process for transferring the quantum state of a qubit from one location to another, using entanglement and classical communication. Measurement basis = A set of possible measurement outcomes for a quantum system, represented by different angles in the polarization encoding scheme.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a step in the quantum teleportation protocol?

    <p>Alice transmits her qubit directly to Bob via a quantum channel. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quantum teleportation is a process that involves actually moving a physical object from one location to another.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the quantum teleportation protocol from Alice's perspective?

    <p>Alice's goal is to transfer the quantum state of her qubit |ϕ⟩ A to Bob's qubit |ϕ⟩ B, preserving the information associated with the state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a quantum repeater in the context of entanglement distribution?

    <p>To refresh entanglement between distant parties. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of entanglement swapping involves physically interacting qubits between Alice and Bob.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fundamental protocol is used to implement entanglement swapping?

    <p>Bell measurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Measurement-based quantum computing relies on a large-scale _________ state as a resource.

    <p>entangled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Measurement-based quantum computation uses a series of gates applied sequentially, similar to traditional circuit models.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their related concepts:

    <p>Entanglement swapping = Sharing entanglement without direct interaction Quantum repeater = Refreshes entanglement for long distances Bell measurement = Projects qubits into a shared state Measurement-based quantum computation = Utilizes pre-existing entanglement as a resource</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between quantum teleportation and measurement-based quantum computing?

    <p>Quantum teleportation focuses on information transfer, while measurement-based quantum computation aims to build a universal quantum computer by manipulating entanglement through measurements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the action of measuring a qubit in different bases affect the entangled state in measurement-based quantum computation?

    <p>It propagates across the entire entangled state, potentially altering the state of other qubits. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Quantum Computing Overview

    • Course title: A Quantum of Quantum Computing
    • Course instructors: Cora Barrett, Om Joshi, Hyo Sun Park, Ági Villányi, Matt Yeh
    • Event: IAP 2025, MIT Quantum Winter School

    Contents

    • Entanglement (page 4)
    • Quantum Teleportation (page 6)
    • Entropy (page 14)

    Entanglement

    • Bell's theorem: Physical properties are inherent and independent of observation. Violations reveal quantum mechanics is non-local.
    • Locality: Cannot influence faster than light speed.
    • Realism: Physical properties are inherent, independent of observation.
    • Non-locality: Quantum mechanics is not locally real (local hidden variable theories are inadequate).
    • Loopholes:
      • Locality loophole: recipients could communicate to spoof correlations. Closed by sufficiently separating recipients and fast measurement changes.
      • Detection loophole: if detector efficiencies are low, quantum correlations could be simulated (unfair sampling). Closed by high efficiency detectors.
    • Ekert91 Protocol for Quantum Key Distribution (QKD): QKD ensures information-theoretic security, but practical implementation may be attacked (e.g., intercept-and-resend, photon number splitting).

    Quantum Teleportation

    • Protocol summary: Transferring a qubit from Alice to Bob over a distance.
    • Entanglement: Uses entanglement between Alice and Bob for teleportation.
    • Measurement: Alice measures her qubits to get classical bits.
    • Communication: Alice sends classical bits to Bob.
    • Bob's actions: Bob applies appropriate single-qubit gates based on classical bits to obtain the original qubit.

    Entropy

    • Quantifies information: How much information can be encoded and conveyed?
    • Everyday example: "It is raining today" - less information if in spring, more if in summer.
    • Probability: Lower probability results in more information.
    • Entropy: Mathematically convenient function monotonically increasing as probability decreases. Formula: S = -∑ pᵢ log(pᵢ).

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    This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of quantum computing, including entanglement, quantum teleportation, and entropy. Explore the implications of Bell's theorem and the nuances of locality and realism in quantum mechanics. Designed for participants of the MIT Quantum Winter School, it serves as an insightful overview of key principles in quantum computing.

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