After introducing the fundamentals of quantum circuits for a general audience, this report evaluates two means of constructing W-states: the probabilistic naive construction (PNC) and the optimized splitter construction (OSC). These methods are compared in terms of asymptotic gate cost and other parameters. Furthermore, a proof of Bell’s theorem is explored with new results concerning the probability of contradicting elements of reality using W-states.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• McClung, James P.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-051620-220950

Advisor

• Mosco, Umberto
• Aravind, Padmanabhan K.

Year

• 2020

Date created

• 2020-05-16

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Interdisciplinary

Rights statement

• In Copyright