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Error Correcting Codes in Quantum Theory.

Andrew M. Steane
- 29 Jul 1996 - 
- Vol. 77, Iss: 5, pp 793-797
TLDR
It is shown that a pair of states which are, in a certain sense, “macroscopically different,” can form a superposition in which the interference phase between the two parts is measurable, providing a highly stabilized “Schrodinger cat” state.
Abstract
A new type of uncertainty relation is presented, concerning the information-bearing properties of a discrete quantum system. A natural link is then revealed between basic quantum theory and the linear error correcting codes of classical information theory. A subset of the known codes is described, having properties which are important for error correction in quantum communication. It is shown that a pair of states which are, in a certain sense, “macroscopically different,” can form a superposition in which the interference phase between the two parts is measurable. This provides a highly stabilized “Schrodinger cat” state. [S0031-9007(96)00779-X]

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