Software systems for high-performance quantum computing

Travis S. Humble, Keith A. Britt

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Abstract

Quantum computing promises new opportunities for solving hard computational problems, but harnessing this novelty requires breakthrough concepts in the design, operation, and application of computing systems. We define some of the challenges facing the development of quantum computing systems as well as software-based approaches that can be used to overcome these challenges. Following a brief overview of the state of the art, we present models for the quantum programming and execution models, the development of architectures for hybrid high-performance computing systems, and the realization of software stacks for quantum networking. This leads to a discussion of the role that conventional computing plays in the quantum paradigm and how some of the current challenges for exascale computing overlap with those facing quantum computing.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE High Performance Extreme Computing Conference, HPEC 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509035250
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 28 2016
Event2016 IEEE High Performance Extreme Computing Conference, HPEC 2016 - Waltham, United States
Duration: Sep 13 2016Sep 15 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE High Performance Extreme Computing Conference, HPEC 2016

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE High Performance Extreme Computing Conference, HPEC 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWaltham
Period09/13/1609/15/16

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