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Decoherence

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The process by which a quantum system loses its quantum properties through interaction with its environment.

๐Ÿ“– In-Depth Explanation

Decoherence is the main enemy of quantum computation. It causes qubits to lose their superposition and entanglement, leading to computational errors. This is why many quantum computers require extreme coolingโ€”to minimise environmental interactions.