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Quantum Simulation
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Black Cactus’s Quantum simulation employs a controllable quantum system to model and study the behavior of more complex or less accessible quantum systems that are difficult or impossible to simulate with classical computers. This challenge arises because classical computers require exponentially increasing resources to simulate large quantum systems.
Black Cactus collaborates with the University of Melbourne Quantum Lab on Analog Quantum Simulation (AQS). AQS uses specialized quantum systems to replicate the energy structure of specific target systems. These devices are typically customized for particular problems and can handle larger-scale issues than digital methods. On the other hand, Digital Quantum Simulation (DQS) employs gate-based quantum computers to simulate a system's time evolution. While DQS provides greater flexibility, it demands high fault tolerance to function efficiently.
Quantum Simulation
IBM Quantum Simulation
Black Cactus's collaboration with IBM utilizes the Qiskit SDK to enable quantum simulations on local classical computers and cloud-accessible quantum processors. This is key to realizing "quantum utility," in which quantum computers address problems beyond the reach of classical supercomputers. Black Cactus accesses IBM's quantum systems and simulators via the open-source Qiskit software, frequently employing the Python-based IBM Quantum Composer.
Microsoft Quantum Simulation
​Black Cactus's collaboration with Microsoft's Azure Quantum platform offers extensive quantum simulation capabilities, combining cloud computing, the Q# programming language, and the Quantum Development Kit (QDK). This setup enables Black Cactus to develop and test quantum algorithms on advanced simulators before deploying them on real hardware. The Azure Quantum platform is a cloud service that provides access to multiple quantum hardware and simulators, supporting hybrid quantum-classical computing by linking quantum processing units (QPUs) with high-performance classical systems and AI. The Quantum Development Kit (QDK) is a comprehensive development environment, compatible with Visual Studio Code, available for free and open source. It includes a local quantum simulator, resource estimators, and an inline debugger to assist Black Cactus in writing and testing quantum code.
The University of Melbourne BM Quantum Hub
Black Cactus’s collaboration with the University of Melbourne and IBM. The University of Melbourne hosts the IBM Quantum Hub, a leading center for quantum computing research and education in Australia and New Zealand. The hub focuses on practical quantum applications, software, and simulation. Its research includes fundamental quantum information, the quantum physics of IBM devices, and applications in various fields such as materials science, chemistry (including drug discovery), and finance. Topics also include cryptocurrency, optimization (like portfolio management and logistics), machine learning, AI, bioinformatics, and quantum biotechnology.
