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Defining logical qubits: Criteria for Resilient Quantum Computation

November 29, 2023 Nov 29, 2023 11/29/23
Dr. Krysta M. Svore
As an industry, we are all collectively committed to bringing scaled quantum computing to fruition. Understanding what it will take to reach this goal is crucial not just for measuring industry progress, but also for developing a robust strategy to build a quantum machine and a quantum-ready community. That’s why in June 2023, we offered how...

Calculating resource estimates for cryptanalysis

November 1, 2023 Nov 1, 2023 11/1/23
Mathias Soeken
We’re excited to release the Resource Estimation and Cryptography interactive experience in Azure Quantum. This experience offers a deep dive into the potential implications of fault-tolerant quantum computing on common cryptographic systems. Thanks to the power of the Azure Quantum Resource Estimator, we can provide estimates of the number ...

Azure Quantum Integrated Hybrid unlocks algorithmic primitives

October 19, 2023 Oct 19, 2023 10/19/23
Martin Roetteler
To build a quantum supercomputer that can solve the world’s hardest and most complex problems in chemistry and materials science, several key ingredients need to come together. First, today’s foundational-level quantum machines need to be scaled up to a size of at least one million stable and controllable qubits. These are the table stakes...

Introducing the Azure Quantum Development Kit Preview

September 19, 2023 Sep 19, 2023 09/19/23
Bill Ticehurst
100x faster, 100x smaller, and it runs in the browser! The Azure Quantum team is excited to announce the initial preview of the new Azure Quantum Development Kit (or QDK for short). This has been entirely rebuilt using a new codebase on a new technology stack, and this blog post outlines the why, the how, and some of the benefits of doing so...

Modeling quantum architecture with Azure Quantum Resource Estimator

September 8, 2023 Sep 8, 2023 09/8/23
Ivan Basov
  Introduction There are numerous architectural decisions to consider when building quantum computers, which have the potential to address real-world computational challenges like quantum chemistry and quantum cryptography. Researchers worldwide are engaged in developing various aspects of quantum computer architecture. Microsoft ...

Blueprint to organize a quantum computing workshop

May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023 05/2/23
Fabrice Frachon
For many people, learning a new skill is easiest when it's a shared experience. Quantum computing workshops offer an interactive, structured and co-operative forum to jump start your quantum learning. But how do organize such an event? The Azure Quantum team frequently receives questions on how to organize quantum computing workshops, so ...