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A layered software architecture for quantum computing design tools

Krysta M. Svore, Alfred V. Aho, Andrew W. Cross, Isaac L. Chuang, Igor L. Markov

Published Jan 1, 2006• 157 citations

Abstract

Compilers and computer-aided design tools are essential for fine-grained control of nanoscale quantum-mechanical systems. A proposed four-phase design flow assists with computations by transforming a quantum algorithm from a high-level language program into precisely scheduled physical actions.

DOI: 10.1109/mc.2006.4

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