Google launches simulator to help researchers develop quantum algorithms
9th December, 2020
Context: Google launched qsim, a new open-source quantum simulator to help researchers develop quantum algorithms.
The search-giant has unveiled a new website to get started with qsim and other open-source quantum software.
Researchers can access Google’s tools, research initiatives, educational material, latest publications and research repositories from the website.
Simulators are important tools for writing and debugging quantum code for developing quantum algorithms.
Currently available quantum processors are prone to noise and don’t correct errors, simulators like qsim will allow researchers to explore quantum algorithms under idealized conditions.
qsim can simulate around 30 qubits on a laptop, or up to 40 qubits in Google Cloud.
Google uses qsim frequently to test and benchmark quantum algorithms and processors.