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"""
Quantum Channel Characterization for Teleportation.
Models realistic quantum channel imperfections:
- Photon loss (fiber attenuation, free space)
- Decoherence (T1, T2 relaxation)
- Noise models (depolarizing, amplitude damping, phase damping)
- Distance-dependent fidelity degradation
- Environmental interference
Used to predict real-world teleportation success rates.
Copyright (c) 2025 Joshua Hendricks Cole (DBA: Corporation of Light). All Rights Reserved. PATENT PENDING.
"""
from enum import Enum
from dataclasses import dataclass
from typing import Dict, Tuple
import numpy as np
import logging
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
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# CHANNEL TYPES
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class ChannelType(Enum):
"""Types of quantum channels for teleportation."""
FIBER_OPTIC = "fiber_optic" # Underground or above-ground fiber
FREE_SPACE = "free_space" # Line-of-sight (satellite, laser)
WAVEGUIDE = "waveguide" # On-chip quantum waveguide
HYBRID = "hybrid" # Mix of fiber and free space
class NoiseModel(Enum):
"""Noise models affecting quantum channels."""
AMPLITUDE_DAMPING = "amplitude_damping" # Energy loss
PHASE_DAMPING = "phase_damping" # Dephasing
DEPOLARIZING = "depolarizing" # Random unitary
AMPLITUDE_PHASE = "amplitude_phase" # Combined
THERMAL = "thermal" # Thermal noise
@dataclass
class ChannelCharacteristics:
"""Physical characteristics of a quantum channel."""
channel_type: ChannelType
distance_km: float
noise_model: NoiseModel
# Loss parameters
photon_loss_per_km: float = 0.2 # dB/km for fiber
free_space_loss_coefficient: float = 1.5 # Power law exponent
# Noise parameters
amplitude_damping_rate: float = 0.001 # Per microsecond
phase_damping_rate: float = 0.01 # Per microsecond
depolarizing_rate: float = 0.002 # Per gate
thermal_photon_number: float = 0.05 # At room temperature
# Timing
quantum_coherence_time_us: float = 100.0 # T2 coherence
energy_decay_time_us: float = 1000.0 # T1 relaxation
communication_time_us: float = 1.0 # Time to transmit
@dataclass
class ChannelFidelityAnalysis:
"""Results of channel characterization analysis."""
channel_type: ChannelType
distance_km: float
ideal_fidelity: float = 1.0 # Perfect teleportation
photon_loss_fidelity: float = 1.0
noise_fidelity: float = 1.0
decoherence_fidelity: float = 1.0
combined_fidelity: float = 1.0
success_rate_percent: float = 100.0
limiting_factor: str = "none" # What causes worst fidelity?
distance_limit_km: float = float('inf') # Max distance for >80% fidelity
fidelity_breakdown: Dict[str, float] = None # Component contributions
improvement_opportunities: list = None # How to improve?
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# PHOTON LOSS MODELS
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class PhotonLossModel:
"""Models photon loss in quantum channels."""
@staticmethod
def fiber_loss(distance_km: float, attenuation_db_per_km: float = 0.2) -> float:
"""
Fiber optic loss.
Standard telecom fiber: ~0.2 dB/km at 1550 nm (C-band)
Quantum fiber: ~0.3-0.5 dB/km (less optimized)
Loss in dB = attenuation * distance
Transmission = 10^(-loss/10)
Args:
distance_km: Distance in kilometers
attenuation_db_per_km: Loss coefficient (dB/km)
Returns:
Transmission probability (0-1)
"""
total_loss_db = attenuation_db_per_km * distance_km
transmission = 10.0 ** (-total_loss_db / 10.0)
return transmission
@staticmethod
def free_space_loss(
distance_km: float,
wavelength_nm: float = 1550.0,
aperture_diameter_m: float = 0.1
) -> float:
"""
Free space optical loss (satellite, atmospheric).
Follows inverse square law with additional atmospheric absorption.
Path loss: L = (4Ο€*R / Ξ»)Β²
Args:
distance_km: Distance in kilometers
wavelength_nm: Photon wavelength in nanometers
aperture_diameter_m: Receiver aperture diameter
Returns:
Transmission probability (0-1)
"""
distance_m = distance_km * 1000
wavelength_m = wavelength_nm * 1e-9
# Geometric path loss
path_loss = (4 * np.pi * distance_m / wavelength_m) ** 2
transmission_geometric = 1.0 / path_loss
# Diffraction limited receiver
diffraction_limit = (wavelength_m / (np.pi * aperture_diameter_m / 2)) ** 2
transmission_diffraction = 1.0 - diffraction_limit
# Atmospheric absorption (rough model)
# Clear weather: ~0.5 dB/km, cloudy: ~2 dB/km
atmospheric_loss_db = 0.5 * distance_km
transmission_atmospheric = 10.0 ** (-atmospheric_loss_db / 10.0)
# Combined
total_transmission = transmission_geometric * transmission_atmospheric
return min(1.0, total_transmission)
@staticmethod
def waveguide_loss(
distance_mm: float,
loss_db_per_cm: float = 0.1
) -> float:
"""
On-chip waveguide loss.
Silicon photonic waveguides: ~0.1 dB/cm typical
Can be lower (~0.03 dB/cm) with optimization
Args:
distance_mm: Distance in millimeters
loss_db_per_cm: Loss coefficient (dB/cm)
Returns:
Transmission probability (0-1)
"""
distance_cm = distance_mm / 10.0
total_loss_db = loss_db_per_cm * distance_cm
transmission = 10.0 ** (-total_loss_db / 10.0)
return transmission
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# NOISE MODELS
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class NoiseModelAnalyzer:
"""Analyzes effects of quantum noise on teleportation fidelity."""
@staticmethod
def amplitude_damping(rate: float, time_us: float) -> float:
"""
Amplitude damping (energy loss).
Models T1 relaxation: population decays to ground state.
Fidelity = 1 - rate*time
Args:
rate: Damping rate per microsecond
time_us: Duration in microseconds
Returns:
Fidelity reduction (0-1)
"""
decay = np.exp(-rate * time_us)
# Energy loss reduces fidelity quadratically
fidelity_reduction = 1.0 - decay ** 2
return max(0.0, 1.0 - fidelity_reduction)
@staticmethod
def phase_damping(rate: float, time_us: float) -> float:
"""
Phase damping (dephasing).
Models T2 relaxation: coherence decays.
Fidelity = exp(-rate*time)
Args:
rate: Dephasing rate per microsecond
time_us: Duration in microseconds
Returns:
Fidelity (0-1)
"""
dephasing = np.exp(-rate * time_us)
return dephasing
@staticmethod
def depolarizing_noise(
error_rate: float,
num_qubits: int = 1,
num_gates: int = 1
) -> float:
"""
Depolarizing noise (random unitary error).
Each gate has probability of depolarizing.
Fidelity = (1 - error_rate)^(num_gates * num_qubits)
Args:
error_rate: Error probability per gate
num_qubits: Number of qubits involved
num_gates: Number of gates applied
Returns:
Fidelity (0-1)
"""
total_gates = num_gates * num_qubits
fidelity = (1.0 - error_rate) ** total_gates
return max(0.0, fidelity)
@staticmethod
def thermal_noise(
temperature_k: float = 300.0,
photon_energy_meV: float = 0.8 # ~1550 nm
) -> float:
"""
Thermal noise effects.
At room temperature, thermal photons can introduce noise.
Thermal photon number β‰ˆ k*T / hf
Args:
temperature_k: Temperature in Kelvin
photon_energy_meV: Photon energy in meV
Returns:
Fidelity reduction (0-1)
"""
boltzmann = 8.617e-5 # meV/K
thermal_photons = (boltzmann * temperature_k) / photon_energy_meV
# Thermal photons reduce fidelity
fidelity_reduction = thermal_photons / (1.0 + thermal_photons)
return max(0.0, 1.0 - fidelity_reduction)
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# CHANNEL CHARACTERIZER
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class ChannelCharacterizer:
"""Characterizes a quantum channel for teleportation."""
def __init__(self, characteristics: ChannelCharacteristics):
"""Initialize with channel characteristics."""
self.chars = characteristics
def analyze_fidelity(self) -> ChannelFidelityAnalysis:
"""
Analyze channel fidelity degradation.
Combines all error sources to get final fidelity.
"""
result = ChannelFidelityAnalysis(
channel_type=self.chars.channel_type,
distance_km=self.chars.distance_km,
)
# 1. PHOTON LOSS
if self.chars.channel_type == ChannelType.FIBER_OPTIC:
loss_fidelity = PhotonLossModel.fiber_loss(
self.chars.distance_km,
self.chars.photon_loss_per_km
)
elif self.chars.channel_type == ChannelType.FREE_SPACE:
loss_fidelity = PhotonLossModel.free_space_loss(
self.chars.distance_km
)
else:
loss_fidelity = 1.0
result.photon_loss_fidelity = loss_fidelity
# 2. NOISE
if self.chars.noise_model == NoiseModel.AMPLITUDE_DAMPING:
noise_fidelity = NoiseModelAnalyzer.amplitude_damping(
self.chars.amplitude_damping_rate,
self.chars.communication_time_us
)
elif self.chars.noise_model == NoiseModel.PHASE_DAMPING:
noise_fidelity = NoiseModelAnalyzer.phase_damping(
self.chars.phase_damping_rate,
self.chars.communication_time_us
)
elif self.chars.noise_model == NoiseModel.DEPOLARIZING:
noise_fidelity = NoiseModelAnalyzer.depolarizing_noise(
self.chars.depolarizing_rate,
num_qubits=1,
num_gates=4 # Standard teleportation uses 4 gates
)
else:
noise_fidelity = 1.0
result.noise_fidelity = noise_fidelity
# 3. DECOHERENCE
decoherence_fidelity = NoiseModelAnalyzer.phase_damping(
1.0 / self.chars.quantum_coherence_time_us,
self.chars.communication_time_us
)
result.decoherence_fidelity = decoherence_fidelity
# 4. COMBINED
result.combined_fidelity = (
result.photon_loss_fidelity *
result.noise_fidelity *
result.decoherence_fidelity
)
# 5. SUCCESS RATE
result.success_rate_percent = result.combined_fidelity * 100.0
# 6. LIMITING FACTOR
fidelities = {
"Photon loss": result.photon_loss_fidelity,
"Noise": result.noise_fidelity,
"Decoherence": result.decoherence_fidelity,
}
result.limiting_factor = min(fidelities, key=fidelities.get)
# 7. DISTANCE LIMIT (when fidelity drops below 80%)
result.distance_limit_km = self._calculate_distance_limit()
# 8. FIDELITY BREAKDOWN
result.fidelity_breakdown = {
"Photon loss": 1.0 - result.photon_loss_fidelity,
"Noise": 1.0 - result.noise_fidelity,
"Decoherence": 1.0 - result.decoherence_fidelity,
}
# 9. IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
result.improvement_opportunities = self._suggest_improvements(result)
return result
def _calculate_distance_limit(self, fidelity_threshold: float = 0.80) -> float:
"""Calculate maximum distance for target fidelity."""
if self.chars.channel_type == ChannelType.FIBER_OPTIC:
# Exponential loss: F = 10^(-Ξ±*d/10)
# Solve for d: d = -10 * log10(F) / Ξ±
loss_db = -10 * np.log10(fidelity_threshold)
distance_limit = loss_db / self.chars.photon_loss_per_km
else:
distance_limit = float('inf')
return distance_limit
def _suggest_improvements(self, result: ChannelFidelityAnalysis) -> list:
"""Suggest improvements to achieve better fidelity."""
suggestions = []
if result.photon_loss_fidelity < 0.9:
suggestions.append("Use quantum repeaters to extend range")
suggestions.append("Improve fiber quality or use better wavelength")
if result.noise_fidelity < 0.95:
suggestions.append("Implement error correction codes")
suggestions.append("Improve qubit coherence time")
if result.decoherence_fidelity < 0.98:
suggestions.append("Speed up protocol execution")
suggestions.append("Improve quantum memory storage time")
if not suggestions:
suggestions.append("Channel performance is excellent")
return suggestions
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# CHANNEL SCENARIOS
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class ChannelScenarios:
"""Pre-configured channel scenarios for common use cases."""
@staticmethod
def ideal_laboratory() -> ChannelCharacteristics:
"""Best-case scenario: controlled laboratory environment."""
return ChannelCharacteristics(
channel_type=ChannelType.WAVEGUIDE,
distance_km=0.01, # On-chip
noise_model=NoiseModel.AMPLITUDE_DAMPING,
photon_loss_per_km=0.01,
amplitude_damping_rate=0.0001,
phase_damping_rate=0.001,
)
@staticmethod
def metropolitan_fiber() -> ChannelCharacteristics:
"""City-scale: underground fiber, moderate distances."""
return ChannelCharacteristics(
channel_type=ChannelType.FIBER_OPTIC,
distance_km=10.0,
noise_model=NoiseModel.AMPLITUDE_PHASE,
photon_loss_per_km=0.2,
amplitude_damping_rate=0.001,
phase_damping_rate=0.01,
)
@staticmethod
def long_distance_fiber() -> ChannelCharacteristics:
"""Continental distances: long fiber runs."""
return ChannelCharacteristics(
channel_type=ChannelType.FIBER_OPTIC,
distance_km=100.0,
noise_model=NoiseModel.AMPLITUDE_PHASE,
photon_loss_per_km=0.2,
amplitude_damping_rate=0.002,
phase_damping_rate=0.02,
)
@staticmethod
def free_space_satellite() -> ChannelCharacteristics:
"""Space: line-of-sight satellite link."""
return ChannelCharacteristics(
channel_type=ChannelType.FREE_SPACE,
distance_km=400.0, # LEO satellite altitude
noise_model=NoiseModel.THERMAL,
photon_loss_per_km=0.0, # Handled by free_space_loss
thermal_photon_number=0.1, # Colder than room temperature
amplitude_damping_rate=0.0001,
)
@staticmethod
def quantum_internet_node() -> ChannelCharacteristics:
"""Quantum Internet Alliance: optimized for quantum networks."""
return ChannelCharacteristics(
channel_type=ChannelType.FIBER_OPTIC,
distance_km=10.0,
noise_model=NoiseModel.DEPOLARIZING,
photon_loss_per_km=0.1, # Better fiber quality
depolarizing_rate=0.001, # Better gates
quantum_coherence_time_us=1000.0, # Better qubits
)