Beyond qubits: Meet the qutrit (and ququart)
Briefly

Recent advancements in quantum computing illustrate a shift from binary qubits to higher-order quantum systems known as qudits, which can hold information in three or four states. Researchers have successfully executed the first error correction of such higher-order quantum memories, specifically focusing on qutrits and ququarts. Although developing qudits presents challenges due to hardware limitations and complex operations, they offer substantial benefits, including increased computational capacity with fewer resources, indicating a promising future for more advanced quantum algorithms and computational models in the field.
Researchers have demonstrated the creation of qudits, which can hold quantum information in three or four states, paving the way for advanced error correction methods.
The shift towards higher-order quantum systems, like qudits, could offer significant advantages by enabling greater computational power while reducing the amount of necessary hardware.
Read at Ars Technica
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