You're reading from Learn Quantum Computing with Python and IBM Quantum Experience A hands-on introduction to quantum computing and writing your own quantum programs with Python

Product type Paperback

Published in Sep 2020

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781838981006

Length 510 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

Python

Tools

IBM Quantum

Concepts

Quantum Computing

Author (1):

Robert Loredo

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Table of Contents (21) Chapters

Preface

1. Section 1: Tour of the IBM Quantum Experience (QX)

2. Chapter 1: Exploring the IBM Quantum Experience FREE CHAPTER

3. Chapter 2: Circuit Composer – Creating a Quantum Circuit

4. Chapter 3: Creating Quantum Circuits using Quantum Lab Notebooks

5. Section 2: Basics of Quantum Computing

6. Chapter 4: Understanding Basic Quantum Computing Principles

7. Chapter 5: Understanding the Quantum Bit (Qubit)

8. Chapter 6: Understanding Quantum Logic Gates

9. Section 3: Algorithms, Noise, and Other Strange Things in Quantum World

10. Chapter 7: Introducing Qiskit and its Elements

11. Chapter 8: Programming with Qiskit Terra

12. Chapter 9: Monitoring and Optimizing Quantum Circuits

13. Chapter 10: Executing Circuits Using Qiskit Aer

14. Chapter 11: Mitigating Quantum Errors Using Ignis

15. Chapter 12: Learning about Qiskit Aqua

16. Chapter 13: Understanding Quantum Algorithms

17. Chapter 14: Applying Quantum Algorithms

18. Assessments

19. Other Books You May Enjoy

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Appendix A: Resources

Understanding the differences between the Aer simulators

The IBM Quantum Experience (IQX) has an array of not only real backend quantum devices, but also a multitude of simulators as well, many of which we have used so far in this book. IQX always has the latest Qiskit packages installed. This makes it easy for anyone new to quantum computing to simply log on and start learning and coding right away.

In this section, you will learn about the various Aer simulators, including the differences between them and their distinct features. These features include generating noise models and configuring the simulator backends that allow you to take advantage of modifying their behavior and characteristics to suit your needs.

Of course, you can always install Qiskit locally on your own machine, servers, or any supported device. However, one advantage to using the simulators on IQX is the fact that the server it is installed onto is a pretty large, high-performance system with plenty of...