Robust Encoding of a Qubit in a Molecule

Explore the groundbreaking research on quantum information encoding in molecules through this exclusive Physical Review Journal Club conversation. Delve into the intricacies of the recently-published Physical Review X paper "Robust Encoding of a Qubit in a Molecule" with authors V. V. Albert, J.P. Covey, and J. Preskill. Gain insights into GKP codes, rigid bodies, configuration space, and error correction techniques. Discover the concept of logical gaits and the two types of stabilizers used in this innovative approach. Learn about the authors' journey, inspiration, and motivations behind their research, including the influence of Kira Furusawa's work on GP Codes. Enhance your understanding of quantum information science and its potential applications in molecular systems.

Introduction
Background
GKP Codes
Rigid Bodies
Configuration Space
Ideas
Error correction
Logical gaits
Two types of stabilizers
What led you down this path
How did you get there
Why did you want to do this
Inspiration for GP Codes
Kira Furusawa