Qiskit open-source SDK for working with quantum computers
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- Qiskit is an open-source SDK for quantum computing, focusing on circuits, operators, and primitives.
- It includes tools for creating quantum circuits, transpiling for optimization, and a quantum information toolbox.
- Installation is recommended via pip: `pip install qiskit`.
- Key steps in quantum programming: define a quantum circuit, specify classical output, and use Sampler or Estimator primitives.
- Example provided for creating a GHZ state using QuantumCircuit.
- Sampler and Estimator primitives are demonstrated with code examples.
- Running circuits on real quantum hardware requires transpilation to match hardware constraints.
- Qiskit supports multiple quantum hardware providers through backend interfaces.
- Contribution guidelines and community resources like Slack and Stack Overflow are available.
- Qiskit development is partially supported by the DOE Office of Science.