# **Provisional U.S. Patent Application** **Application Type:** Utility Patent **Title:** *System and Method for Probabilistic Quantum Information Processing via Abstract Information States* ## **Field Of the Invention** **[0001]** The present invention resides at the intersection of quantum information theory, bio-inspired engineering, and analog quantum computing. It introduces a paradigm shift from discrete qubit manipulation to the encoding, processing, and preservation of **probabilistic quantum information units**, wherein quantum systems are treated as manifestations of abstract information states rather than physical particles. ## **Background And Limitations of Prior Art** **[0002]** Traditional quantum computing suffers from three key limitations: 1. **Particle-Centric Frameworks:** Qubits are treated as physical entities (e.g., trapped ions, superconducting circuits), leading to coherence challenges. 2. **Binary Constraints:** Gate-based architectures force probabilistic quantum states into discrete (0/1) outcomes. 3. **Measurement-Induced Collapse:** Observation methods destroy superposition, limiting computational utility. **[0003]** Emerging approaches (e.g., analog quantum computing, topological qubits) partially address these issues but remain tied to physical implementations. The invention transcends these limitations by reframing quantum mechanics as an **information-theoretic construct**, aligning with Wheeler’s “it from bit” hypothesis. ## **Summary Of the Invention** **[0004]** The invention provides a platform for **probabilistic quantum information processing** through three core innovations: 1. **Abstract Information Units:** Quantum states are represented as non-physical, probabilistic information units. 2. **Collapse-Resistant Processing:** Transformations preserve superposition via analog controls and non-demolition measurements. 3. **Bio-Inspired Preservation:** Optional embodiments leverage biological principles (e.g., microtubule dynamics) to enhance coherence. **Key Advantages:** - **Natural Alignment:** Mimics biological systems’ analog information processing. - **Scalability:** Decouples quantum computation from fragile physical qubits. - **Novelty:** Prior art lacks this integrated, information-centric approach. ## **Detailed Description** ### **1. Core Information-Theoretic Framework** **[0005]** The system comprises: - **Abstract Information Units:** Configurable to represent quantum states as continuous probabilistic distributions (e.g., via geometric superpositions in lattice structures). - **Functional Equivalents:** Implementations may include microtubule-inspired lattices, photonic arrays, or superconducting qubits, but the claims are not limited to these embodiments. ### **2. Probabilistic Processing Mechanisms** **[0006]** Processing means include: - **Analog Controls:** Electromagnetic fields, acoustic waves, or mechanical stress modulate lattice parameters to steer state evolution. - **Non-Demolition Measurements:** Interferometric detectors reconstruct probabilistic distributions via inverse Fourier transforms without collapse. ### **3. Coherence Preservation** **[0007]** Preservation means leverage: - **Dielectric Shielding:** High-permittivity materials (e.g., SrTiO₃, aqueous electrolytes) suppress decoherence. - **Topological Protection:** Non-local encoding resists noise. - **Dynamic Reconfiguration:** Real-time lattice adjustments compensate for environmental perturbations. ### **4. Exemplary Embodiments** **[0008]** Non-limiting implementations include: - **Microtubule-Inspired Lattices:** Helical tubulin arrangements with 13-protofilament topology. - **Superconducting Networks:** Josephson junctions with phase/amplitude encoding. - **Photonic Chiral Waveguides:** Continuous-variable state manipulation. --- ## **Claims** ### **Independent Claims** **System for Abstract Quantum Information Processing** 1. A system for processing probabilistic quantum information, comprising: an information-theoretic framework configured to represent quantum states as abstract, non-physical information units, wherein said units encode continuous probabilistic distributions. **Method for Probabilistic Transformation 2. A method for manipulating quantum information, comprising: applying coherence-preserving transformations to abstract information units without inducing collapse to definite states. **System for Coherence Preservation** 3. A system for suppressing quantum decoherence, comprising: preservation means configured to maintain superposition integrity of abstract information units via dielectric shielding or topological protection. ### **Dependent Claims** 4. The system of Claim 1, wherein said framework is implemented via a microtubule-inspired lattice. 5. The method of Claim 2, wherein transformations are applied via analog electromagnetic controls. 6. The system of Claim 3, wherein shielding comprises biocompatible aqueous electrolytes. ## **Enablement And Theoretical Basis** **[0009]** The invention is enabled by: - **Quantum Information Theory:** Treating quantum states as information carriers (Nielsen & Chuang, 2000). - **Analog Quantum Computing:** Continuous-variable systems (Lloyd & Braunstein, 1999). - **Bio-Inspired Models:** Microtubule quantum coherence hypotheses (Hameroff & Penrose, 2014). **[0010]** The detailed description provides sufficient technical detail (e.g., permittivity ranges, lattice geometries) to allow replication by those skilled in the art, per 35 U.S.C. § 112. ## **Declaration And Provisional Statement** **[0011]** The inventor declares this description enables replication and complies with 35 U.S.C. § 112. This application is filed provisionally under 35 U.S.C. § 111(b), with non-provisional rights reserved.