Quantum Computing by Practice: Python Programming in the Cloud with Qiskit and IBM-Q

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4. Enter IBM Quantum: A One-of-a-Kind Platform for Quantum Computing in the Cloud

Vladimir Silva¹  

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CARY, NC, USA

 

In this chapter we take a look at quantum computing in the cloud with IBM Q: the first platform of its kind. The chapter starts with an overview of the composer, the web console used to visually create circuits, submit experiments, explore hardware devices, and more. Next, you will learn how to create your first experiment and submit it to the simulator or real quantum device. IBM Quantum features a powerful REST API to control the life cycle of the experiment, ...