Recent Advancements inPhotonic Quantum Computation
subject: Linear and Non-linear optical devices; Photonic Quantum gates; Photonic qubits; Photons; Quantum computing
description: Photonic quantum computation has emerged as a promising paradigm for scalable and fault-tolerant quantum computing, leveraging the unique properties of photons, such as low decoherence and ease of manipulation. Recent advancements in integrated photonics, reduction of noise and error correction, and entanglement distribution have significantly enhanced the feasibility of large-scale photonic quantum processors. This article comprehensively reviews the latest developments in single-photon qubits, photonic quantum gates, photonic chips capable of performing quantum operations and communications, and hybrid quantum architectures. We also discuss breakthroughs in optimizing fidelity in quantum gates, reducing error rates, and chip-based quantum circuits that contribute to the rapid progress in this field. Furthermore, we analyze key challenges, including loss mitigation, ensuring the sustained preservation of quantum coherence across long distances, and the effect of temperature fluctuations and coupling between adjacent photonic waveguides while exploring potential solutions. By synthesizing recent research trends, this review aims to offer insights into the future trajectory of photonic quantum computation and its role in advancing quantum technologies. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026.
creator: Mukhopadhyay, Debarka; Bhattacharyya, Siddhartha; Platos, Jan; Zelinka, Ivan; Snasel, Vaclav; Palodhi, Kanik
source: Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies;Volume;274;pp.73-84
publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
date: 01-01-2026
rights: Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
relation: ISSN: 23674512;
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Mukhopadhyay D., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Bhattacharyya S., VSB Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic; Platos J., VSB Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic; Zelinka I., VSB Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic; Snasel V., VSB Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic; Palodhi K., Department of of Applied Optics and Photonics, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India