Never-Repeating Tiles Can Safeguard Quantum Information

Discover how Penrose tilings, unique patterns that never repeat, are linked to quantum error correction. Two researchers discuss the fascinating principle of local indistinguishability and its crucial role in maintaining data integrity in quantum computing. Their conversations during a shuttle ride uncover new quantum error-correcting codes inspired by these aperiodic patterns, opening doors to potential breakthroughs in quantum gravity models.