Towards an Architecture for Quantum Programming

Title: Towards an Architecture for Quantum Programming

Research Question: How can we create a framework for programming quantum computers that is both intuitive and efficient?

Methodology: The authors propose a novel approach to quantum programming by creating a high-level quantum language that complements a general-purpose classical language with a set of quantum primitives. This language is designed to compactly express existing quantum algorithms and facilitate the design of future ones. The proposed implementation scheme involves a run-time interpreter that byte-codes quantum operations and pipes them to a quantum device controller (or simulator).

Results: The authors claim that their proposed language can compactly express existing quantum algorithms and believe it can facilitate the design of future ones. They also highlight the general scheme's hooks for optimization modules, both dependent on and independent from the underlying quantum device.

Implications: This research contributes to the ongoing efforts in quantum computing by providing a potential solution to the lack of a standardized, user-friendly programming framework for quantum computers. The proposed language and implementation scheme could simplify the process of developing and coding quantum algorithms, making quantum computing more accessible to a wider audience. Additionally, the modular nature of the design allows for future improvements and optimizations to be easily incorporated.

Link to Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/0103009v1 Authors: arXiv ID: 0103009v1