Glossary

Quantum State Preparation

by Frank Zickert

Quantum state preparation is the process of configuring a quantum system into a specific, desired quantum state before computation or measurement. It involves applying controlled operations (like gates, pulses, or interactions) to initialize qubits from a known starting state, typically (), into a target superposition or entangled state. Accurate state preparation is essential, since errors here propagate through the entire quantum algorithm.