Beyond Repair: A New Phase of Quantum Information Loss
![The study of the [latex]\mathbb{Z}_N[/latex] toric code under XX-type dephasing reveals a nuanced relationship between code size and quantum information protection, demonstrating that while codes with [latex]N \leq 4[/latex] exhibit a clear transition from fully decodable to completely lost information, larger codes ([latex]N > 4[/latex]) possess an intermediate quasi-long-range order (QLRO) phase where a finite, yet diminishing, fraction of logical information remains protected-a fraction that expands with increasing code size-and critical temperatures consistently approximate 0.38, aligning with self-dual identities.](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.22121v1/x5.png)
New research reveals a distinct phase in decohering quantum codes where information isn’t simply lost, but enters a critical state characterized by limited retrievability.
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Protecting Quantum Information with Symmetry
New research demonstrates how leveraging fundamental symmetries can significantly improve the resilience of quantum codes against realistic noise.
Securing the IoT: A Cipher’s Key Role
As the Internet of Things expands, choosing the right cryptographic algorithm is paramount, and key size emerges as a critical design consideration.
Poisoning the Well: Backdoors in Code-Generating AI
A new study reveals how malicious actors can subtly compromise AI code generators by injecting vulnerabilities into the data retrieval process.
Sharing Secrets with the Quantum Realm
New research clarifies the fundamental limits of securely distributing quantum information among multiple parties.
Quantum Code Duality: A New Path to Error Correction
Researchers have uncovered a fundamental duality principle within sheaf codes that links seemingly disparate parameters, paving the way for more efficient quantum error correction strategies.
Untangling Quantum Errors with the Laws of Matter
![The system leverages an ancilla qubit to measure [latex]ZZZZ[/latex] interactions, integrating out spins based on interaction count and weighting combined interactions by spacetime locality-a process susceptible to errors that manifest as sign flips on the underlying spin model, particularly impacting both [latex]HXH\_X[/latex] and [latex]HZH\_Z[/latex] components.](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.21991v1/x2.png)
A new framework connects quantum error correction to the principles of statistical mechanics, offering a fresh perspective on building resilient quantum circuits.
Scaling Quantum Networks with Hybrid Repeaters
A new architecture combining atomic qubits and photonic links promises to overcome distance limitations in long-range quantum communication.
Building Better Quantum Shields: A New Code Construction Method
![The research constructs and categorizes quantum codes-derived from three classical codes-into four distinct types, demonstrating that these codes are structured around [latex]ZZ[/latex]- and [latex]XX[/latex]-check blocks, with the number of variations within each type-indicated by a multiplicative factor-highlighting the diversity achievable through this construction method.](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.22116v1/x1.png)
Researchers have developed a generalized approach to creating quantum error-correcting codes by leveraging the power of multiple classical codes.
Beyond Perfect Secrecy: Quantifying the Cost of Key Reuse in QKD Systems
A new model provides a practical framework for optimizing key rotation intervals when using Quantum Key Distribution alongside conventional block ciphers.