ProjectQ: an open source software framework for quantum computing

ProjectQ: an open source software framework for quantum computing

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We introduce ProjectQ, an open source software effort for quantum computing.The first release features a compiler framework capable of targeting various types of hardware, a high-performance simulator with emulation capabilities, and compiler plug-ins Shotoh Knives for circuit drawing and resource estimation.We introduce our Python-embedded domain-specific language, present the features, and provide example implementations for quantum algorithms.

The framework allows testing of quantum algorithms through simulation and enables running them on actual quantum hardware using a back-end connecting to the IBM Quantum Vitamin B Experience cloud service.Through extension mechanisms, users can provide back-ends to further quantum hardware, and scientists working on quantum compilation can provide plug-ins for additional compilation, optimization, gate synthesis, and layout strategies.