What's the best quantum simulator?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying the best quantum simulators, categorized into full simulators that can solve 3D systems and digital simulators for algorithm analysis. Participants share their experiences and opinions on various tools and platforms available in the field of quantum computing.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests categorizing quantum simulators into full simulators for 3D systems and digital simulators for algorithm analysis, listing several candidates including IBM Quantum Experience and Microsoft Liqui.
  • Another participant mentions their simulator, Quirk, which is effective for small circuits but not for algorithm analysis.
  • A participant expresses interest in the applications of the simulators and the different programming languages used in quantum computing.
  • There is a mention of various advanced quantum development tools and simulators, including Microsoft Quantum Development Kit, Rigetti Forest, and others, with a request for comparisons of their capabilities.
  • One participant raises a question about the definition of quantum simulators, suggesting that they may refer to hardware that behaves intrinsically quantum-mechanically rather than software running on classical machines.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have differing views on the categorization and definition of quantum simulators, with no consensus on which simulator is the best or on the specific capabilities of the tools mentioned.

Contextual Notes

Some limitations include the lack of detailed comparisons of the capabilities of the simulators mentioned and the varying interpretations of what constitutes a quantum simulator.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in quantum computing, including researchers, developers, and enthusiasts looking for insights into available quantum simulation tools and their applications.

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Hello.

What is the best quantum simulator till now?
We could select two categories:
a) Best full simulator able to solve the equations describing a system in 3D and watching its temporal evolution.
b) Best digital simulator, algorithm analyzer.

For the second options I have some candidates:
IBM Quantum Experience
Microsoft Liqui
Quantum in the Cloud
Forest
Google Quantum PlaygroundBest means faster, providing proper results, easy to use and able to simulate any kind of universal quantum computer.
 
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I wrote a simulator called Quirk:

It won't really help with analyzing algorithms, but it's really good at small circuits.
 
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@Strilanc Is there any forum specialized in quantum computing?
 
None that I'm aware of that aren't ghost towns.
 
Strilanc said:
I wrote a simulator called Quirk:
Looks spectacular! Still as a layman in QM I don't understand how it works.
 
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And could you also let me know your opinion about the applications I've listed above, please?
Or about the different languages used to describe the computer.
 
What are the most advanced quantum development tool or simualtors?
Microsoft has a new tool, called Microsoft Quantum Development Kit, and there are other I haven't commented yet, Rigetti Forest, ProjectQ, QuTiP, OpenFermion, Qbsolv, ScaffCC, Raytheon BBN…

Any comparison of its capabilities?
 
To my best understanding, (universal) quantum simulators usually refers not to sofware for on a classical machine, but rather hard-ware that behave intrinsically quantum-mechanically, or am I missing something?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_simulator
 
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Strilanc said:
I wrote a simulator called Quirk:

It won't really help with analyzing algorithms, but it's really good at small circuits.
Neat!
 

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