Graph-based classification of self-dual additive codes over finite fields

Abstract

Quantum stabilizer states over Fm can be represented as self-dual additive codes over F m2. These codes can be represented as weighted graphs, and orbits of graphs under the generalized local complementation operation correspond to equivalence classes of codes. We have previously used this fact to classify self-dual additive codes over F 4. In this paper we classify selfdual additive codes over F 9, F16, and F25. Assuming that the classical MDS conjecture holds, we are able to classify all self-dual additive MDS codes over F9 by using an extension technique. We prove that the minimum distance of a self-dual additive code is related to the minimum vertex degree in the associated graph orbit. Circulant graph codes are introduced, and a computer search reveals that this set contains many strong codes. We show that some of these codes have highly regular graph representations. © 2009 AIMS-SDU.