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Quantum error correction well below the color code threshold

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Briefings

Researchers achieved logical error rates of 5x10^-6 to 7x10^-5 using triangular color codes with distances 3, 5, and 7 on Quantinuum's Helios trapped-ion processor. Error suppression reached over an order of magnitude (Lambda=12) with each code distance increase. Results approach thresholds for scalable quantum computation and suggest trapped-ion processors can reach application-relevant performance with smaller code blocks than previously indicated.

Key points

• Triangular color codes with distances d=3, 5, and 7 were successfully operated on Quantinuum's Helios trapped-ion processor.
• Logical error rates reached 5x10^-6 to 7x10^-5, demonstrating error suppression by over an order of magnitude (Lambda=12).

Context

This study demonstrates below-threshold operation of triangular color codes on a trapped-ion quantum processor, enabling scalable fault-tolerant computation. The findings suggest trapped-ion processors could reach application-relevant performance with substantially smaller code blocks than previously indicated in other modalities.

Limitations

Results are based on a single preprint (arXiv:2610.24077v1) from October 2026. Logical error rates are reported as 5x10^-6 to 7x10^-5 with specific uncertainty ranges (e.g., 5_{-2}^{+4}x10^-6). The study compares performance against existing decoders but does not provide direct benchmarking against real-time decoding capabilities or specific application milestones.

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