Topologically protected quantum computing (Abelian)   back  
Description of idea, loop gas.[1,2,3]

Topological order and fractionalization [1,2,3]

Kitaev implementation [1,2,3]

Quantum dimers, RVB phases [4,5]

Topological phases in real life: quantum Hall states, Rotating 
BECs [10,11]

Experimental realizations of Z2 liquids (high-Tc, frustrated 
magnets) [6,7]

Beyond Z2: d-isotopies. Discuss Abelian vs non-Abelian 
statistics [9]


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Extra:

[ 8] L. B. Ioffe et al., Nature 415, 503 (2002)
[ 9] M. Freedman et al., Non-Abelian topological phases in an 
     extended Hubbard model, cond-mat/0309120, (2003)
[10] D. Arovas and J. R. Schrieffer and F. Wilczek, Fractional 
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[13] Phys. Rev. B 71, 224109 (2005)