Psitrum: An open source simulator for universal quantum computers

Abstract Quantum computing is a radical new paradigm for a technology that is capable to revolutionise information processing. Simulators of universal quantum computer are important for understanding the basic principles and operations of the current noisy intermediate‐scale quantum processors, and...

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Main Authors: Mohammed Alghadeer, Eid Aldawsari, Raja Selvarajan, Khaled Alutaibi, Sabre Kais, Fahhad H. Alharbi
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-12-01
Series:IET Quantum Communication
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1049/qtc2.12101
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description Abstract Quantum computing is a radical new paradigm for a technology that is capable to revolutionise information processing. Simulators of universal quantum computer are important for understanding the basic principles and operations of the current noisy intermediate‐scale quantum processors, and for building in future fault‐tolerant quantum computers. As next‐generation quantum technologies continue to advance, it is crucial to address the impact on education and training in quantum physics. The emergence of new industries driven by progress in quantum computing and simulation will create a demand for a specialised quantum workforce. In response to these challenges, the authors present Psitrum, an open‐source simulator for universal quantum computers. Psitrum serves as a powerful educational and research tool, enabling a diverse range of stakeholders to understand the fundamental principles and operations of quantum systems. By offering a comprehensive platform for emulating and debugging quantum algorithms through quantum circuits, Psitrum aids in the exploration and analysis of various quantum applications using both MATLAB and MATLAB application programming interface to use the software on other platforms. Psitrum software and source codes are fully available at GitHub.
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spelling doaj-art-ad8e22d2f4294ed7a6de77e19c794ad22024-12-29T13:34:29ZengWileyIET Quantum Communication2632-89252024-12-015458660010.1049/qtc2.12101Psitrum: An open source simulator for universal quantum computersMohammed Alghadeer0Eid Aldawsari1Raja Selvarajan2Khaled Alutaibi3Sabre Kais4Fahhad H. Alharbi5Department of Physics, Clarendon Laboratory University of Oxford Oxford UKDepartment of Information and Computer Science King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Dhahran Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Chemistry, Department of Physics and Astronomy, and Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana USADepartment of Information and Computer Science King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Dhahran Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Chemistry, Department of Physics and Astronomy, and Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana USADepartment of Physics King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Dhahran Saudi ArabiaAbstract Quantum computing is a radical new paradigm for a technology that is capable to revolutionise information processing. Simulators of universal quantum computer are important for understanding the basic principles and operations of the current noisy intermediate‐scale quantum processors, and for building in future fault‐tolerant quantum computers. As next‐generation quantum technologies continue to advance, it is crucial to address the impact on education and training in quantum physics. The emergence of new industries driven by progress in quantum computing and simulation will create a demand for a specialised quantum workforce. In response to these challenges, the authors present Psitrum, an open‐source simulator for universal quantum computers. Psitrum serves as a powerful educational and research tool, enabling a diverse range of stakeholders to understand the fundamental principles and operations of quantum systems. By offering a comprehensive platform for emulating and debugging quantum algorithms through quantum circuits, Psitrum aids in the exploration and analysis of various quantum applications using both MATLAB and MATLAB application programming interface to use the software on other platforms. Psitrum software and source codes are fully available at GitHub.https://doi.org/10.1049/qtc2.12101quantum computingquantum informationquantum noise
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Psitrum: An open source simulator for universal quantum computers
IET Quantum Communication
quantum computing
quantum information
quantum noise
title Psitrum: An open source simulator for universal quantum computers
title_full Psitrum: An open source simulator for universal quantum computers
title_fullStr Psitrum: An open source simulator for universal quantum computers
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title_short Psitrum: An open source simulator for universal quantum computers
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topic quantum computing
quantum information
quantum noise
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