Saturday, May 20, 2023

Nonabelions I

 As may be seen, the quantum mind idea that I have spent the most time on, is the idea that topological quantum states in microtubules exist and are robust. The mainstream idea of computing by braiding nonabelian anyons was an inspiration; also the idea of a Temperley-Lieb algebra hidden in a triangular lattice of qubits... I think a talk by Michael Freedman was important, but can't seem to find it. 

Anyway, this month there was a bit of hype about "simulated" nonabelions being created in an ordinary quantum computer. Originally I dismissed it as a distraction, but probably I should give it a closer look. So this is the reminder to myself.