The Physics of Computation: Fundamental Limits and the Honest Boundaries of Post-Classical Computing
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Phase III of the Qubit Delusion series. Examines fundamental physical limits on computation: Landauer bound, Margolus-Levitin theorem, Bremermann limit, Bekenstein bound. Shows that quantum error-correction overhead (1e2-1e3 physical operations per logical operation) multiplies thermodynamic cost beyond what any polynomial algorithmic speedup can overcome. Proposes a falsifiable criterion: joules per solution on commercially relevant problems. Assesses all major quantum platforms against this criterion. Identifies reversible computing as the only paradigm that can approach the true physical limits. Full text and updates: https://papers.qnfo.org/papers/paper-physics-of-computation/
Author: Quni-Gudzinas, Rowan Brad
Institution: Oldham Council
Language: English
Subfield: Artificial Intelligence
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7167693624
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