Efficient execution of quantum algorithms using the Intel Quantum SDK

Quantum computers are expected to be capable of solving certain classically intractable problems efficiently. A practical quantum computer will require high-quality physical qubits, dedicated control electronics, and a software stack capable of generating hardware-targeted quantum circuits as well as processing results from quantum circuit execution. The efficient transformation of quantum algorithms into practical quantum circuits is imperative in extracting the best performance from available quantum hardware. In this talk I will describe the capabilities of the Intel Quantum SDK which utilizes many optimizations within the quantum compiler, as well as generates binary executables to enable tight integration during execution of workloads -- especially for variational algorithms. Examples will be provided to demonstrate the benefits of a holistic optimization approach in contrast to a collection of discrete local optimizations. The tools available to examine the flow through the software toolchain will also be surveyed.