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error correction

British

noun

computing the automatic correction of errors in data that arise from missing or distorted digital pulses

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Sankar added that quantum error correction, or QEC, is a “fundamental” problem and is considered the “next hurdle” that all quantum companies must clear.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Google’s Willow chip has shown error correction improving with additional qubits, a milestone pursued for 30 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Interest in quantum computing, which has the potential to be the next disruptive technology, reached a fever pitch last year, punctuated by headlines about developments in error correction and scaling.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

As qubits exist in a delicate environment, error correction is needed to protect the information from noise that would cause qubits to lose their quantum state.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

The modems didn't have error correction, and the faster the modem speed, the worse the impact of line noise.

From Underground by Dreyfus, Suelette

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