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arXiv:1807.02500quant-ph

Overview and Comparison of Gate Level Quantum Software Platforms

Ryan LaRose

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Abstract

Quantum computers are available to use over the cloud, but the recent explosion of quantum software platforms can be overwhelming for those deciding on which to use. In this paper, we provide a current picture of the rapidly evolving quantum computing landscape by comparing four software platforms---Forest (pyQuil), Qiskit, ProjectQ, and the Quantum Developer Kit (Q\#)---that enable researchers to use real and simulated quantum devices. Our analysis covers requirements and installation, language syntax through example programs, library support, and quantum simulator capabilities for each platform. For platforms that have quantum computer support, we compare hardware, quantum assembly languages, and quantum compilers. We conclude by covering features of each and briefly mentioning other quantum computing software packages.

arXiv comments
v2: Added appendix on Cirq, updated appendix on other quantum software, minor syntax changes. Accepted in Quantum
Journal reference
Quantum 3, 130 (2019)
DOI
doi:10.22331/q-2019-03-25-130
Subjects
quant-phQuantum Physics cs.ETEmerging Technologies

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    • This and other gate level quantum softwares like Forest (Rigetti), Qiskit (IBM), Cirq (Google-not official) can be checked for more information in [1]. [1]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1807.02500

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