What is Topological quantum computing?

Topological quantum computing

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Topological quantum computing: Encoding information in global properties of a system so that local disturbances cannot corrupt it, promising intrinsic error protection.

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Blind quantum computing
Continuous-variable quantum computing
Fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC)
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Measurement-based quantum computing (MBQC)
National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC)
Nuclear magnetic resonance quantum computing

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