Quantum error correction codes are techniques used in quantum computing to protect quantum information from errors due to decoherence and other noise in a quantum system. These codes allow for the detection and correction of errors without directly measuring the quantum state, which would otherwise disturb it. They are essential for building reliable quantum computers that can perform complex calculations accurately, as quantum bits (qubits) are highly susceptible to errors from their environment.
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