Quantum Computing On A Physical Quantum Computer

Abstract

Several emerging companies are making claims about their quantum computing capabilities. The Department of Defense needs these claims evaluated against known models to objectively compare available systems. This thesis examines the results of tests of quantum circuits on the ibmqx2 and compares them to our own calculations. This thesis provides a bridge between the quantum circuit model as presented in Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists and the compiled circuits provided by IBM. The study is limited to algorithms that can be run with a maximum of five quantum bits.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2018
Accession Number
AD1059965

Entities

People

  • Jonathan Kasel

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • California
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Equations
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Mechanics
  • Programming Languages
  • Quantum Algorithms
  • Quantum Bits
  • Quantum Circuits
  • Quantum Computers
  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Cryptography
  • Quantum Information
  • Quantum Information Science
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Quantum Properties
  • Quantum Teleportation
  • Quantum Theory
  • Shor'S Algorithm
  • Simulators

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Quantum Computing