Difficulties in the Implementation of Quantum Computers
arXiv:cs/0602096
Abstract
This paper reviews various engineering hurdles facing the field of quantum computing. Specifically, problems related to decoherence, state preparation, error correction, and implementability of gates are considered.
6 pages
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