Country’s First Quantum Computer Simulator (QSim) Toolkit
Recently, the Quantum Computer Simulator (QSim) tool kit was launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
It aims to enable researchers and students to conduct research in the field of quantum computing in a cost-effective manner.
The QSim platform has been developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, IIT Roorkee and the Center for Development of Advanced Computing.
Significance:
- This would allow scientists to study quantum effects that are otherwise difficult to study in the laboratory.
- Quantum will help in developing algorithms and de-bugging (resolving errors in hardware or software).
- Quantum computing focuses on developing computer technology based on quantum theory principles. These theories explain the nature and behavior of energy and matter at the technical quantum (atomic and subatomic) level.
- Like traditional computers, instead of storing information using bits represented by 0 or 1, quantum computers use quantum bits, or Q-bits, to encode information as 0, 1 or both at the same time.
- They work according to two major principles of quantum physics: superposition and entanglement.
Measures taken by India towards Quantum Supremacy:
- The Government of India has allocated Rs 8,000 crore for quantum computing under the National Mission on Quantum Technology and Applications.
- The Department of Science and Technology has launched Quantum Enabled Science and Technology Quantum Enabled Science and Technology: QUEST programme, to lay the foundation stone for the construction of quantum computers in India.
Features of QSim Toolkit:
Intuitive user interface (UI): It allows building quantum programs, building instant circuits and visualization of simulated outputs.
Simulate Quantum Logic Circuits: It helps to simulate quantum circuits with and without noise. At the same time, it tests how well these circuits perform with the various algorithmically imperfect quantum components needed to simulate real-life situations.
Pre-loaded Quantum Algorithms: This feature-rich with QSim quantum programs and algorithms gives users a starting road.
High-performance computing: Integrated with HPC: In this, multiple users can perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including different qubit configurations.
Source – The Hindu