🎛️ Multi-Qubit Gates

Master advanced quantum gates that operate on multiple qubits simultaneously

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What are Multi-Qubit Gates?

Multi-qubit gates operate on three or more qubits simultaneously, enabling complex quantum operations beyond simple two-qubit interactions. They are essential for universal quantum computation and advanced quantum algorithms.

🎯 Why Multi-Qubit Gates Matter

  • Universal Computation: Enable any quantum algorithm to be built
  • Classical Reversibility: Can simulate classical logic gates
  • Complex Entanglement: Create multi-particle entangled states
  • Error Correction: Foundation for quantum error correction codes
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3+ Qubit Operations
Gates that simultaneously control and modify three or more qubits
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Multiple Controls
Operations conditional on the state of two or more control qubits
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Complex Logic
Implement sophisticated quantum circuits and algorithms
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Reversible
All operations can be undone, preserving quantum information

🌟 Evolution of Quantum Gates

1-Qubit
Single-Qubit Gates
Basic operations: X, Y, Z, H, Phase gates
2-Qubit
Two-Qubit Gates
CNOT, CZ, SWAP - creates entanglement
3-Qubit
Multi-Qubit Gates
Toffoli, Fredkin - universal for computation
N-Qubit
N-Control Gates
Multiple control qubits - error correction, algorithms

💡 Key Insight

The Toffoli gate alone is sufficient for universal classical computation when combined with simple gates. Add single-qubit gates, and you have universal quantum computation - the ability to build any quantum algorithm.