Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: Efficient classical simulation of large-scale quantum networks frequently relies on noise approximations, which consider a restricted set of operators to describe noisy channels and operations. In this work, we demonstrate how such simplified error models, such as Pauli twirling or reset channels, can lead to severe quantitative and qualitative discrepancies in protocol performance predictions. We analyze, in particular, how small differences can accumulate in iterative and sequential protocols such as entanglement purification, entanglement swapping, and repeater chains. Our results reveal that neglected error contributions can lead to important performance under- and over-estimations, measurement-outcome dependency, and oscillations in the fidelity, which are entirely overlooked by the simplified error model approximations. These results show that rigorous validation of complete noise architectures is indispensable for accurately predicting operational thresholds in future quantum technologies.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Institution: Universität Innsbruck
Subfield: Artificial Intelligence
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: Austrian Science Fund
OpenAlex ID: W7167024673
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