The theory of variational hybrid quantum-classical algorithms · HackerPapers discussionshttps://hackerpaper.kaipfister.de/p/1509.04279/Collected HN comments and submissions linking this paper.enMon, 02 Nov 2026 11:16:22 GMTThe theory of variational hybrid quantum-classical algorithms — mentioned by dangirshhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14596593urn:hackerpapers:mention:1509.04279:14596593Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:32:46 GMT<p>Great question. Both the IBM Q experience and Rigetti Forest allow users to write quantum algorithms with Python that can execute on real quantum hardware. Forest is different in 3 main ways: 1. Forest was designed with near-term applications in mind. Specifically, it uses our quantum instruction set (Quil) [1], which was designed for implementing classical/quantum hybrid algorithms [2]. These algorithms can leverage near-term quantum devices significantly more than &quot;textbook&quot; quantum algorithms (like Shor&#x27;s). IBM Q places much less emphasis on hybrid computation. 2. Forest provides raw…</p><p><a href="https://hackerpaper.kaipfister.de/p/1509.04279/">Paper and discussion history</a>. A mention is not an endorsement.</p>quant-ph