Quantum Computation From a Programmer’s Perspecti

Authors: Benoît Valiron

Publish Date: 2013/02/03

Volume: 31, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-26

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Abstract

This paper is the second part of a series of two articles on quantum computation If the first part was mostly concerned with the mathematical formalism here we turn to the programmer’s perspective We analyze the various existing models of quantum computation and the problem of the stability of quantum information We discuss the needs and challenges for the design of a scalable quantum programming language We then present two interesting approaches and examine their strengths and weaknesses Finally we take a step back and review the state of the research on the semantics of quantum computation and how this can help in achieving some of the goalsSupported by the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity IARPA via Department of Interior National Business Center contract number D11PC20168 The US Government is authorized to reproduce and distribute reprints for Governmental purposes notwithstanding any copyright annotation thereon Disclaimer The views and conclusions contained herein are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as necessarily representing the official policies or endorsements either expressed or implied of IARPA DoI/NBC or the US Government

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