Qaptiva Quantum Simulator¶
Overview¶
A **quantum simulator** is a software (or specialized hardware) system that reproduces the behavior of a quantum processing unit (QPU) on a classical high-performance computer. It enables researchers to work with concepts such as **qubits**, which can exist in a superposition of states 0 and 1, and **quantum gates**, essential for quantum algorithms.
Simulating complex quantum systems is computationally intensive, and classical hardware struggles with the exponential scaling of quantum states. The **Qaptiva 808** offers a controlled environment with powerful capabilities to overcome these limitations and to prototype quantum algorithms before deploying them on real quantum hardware.
Key Advantages and Functionality¶
Accurate Physics Emulation¶
- Qaptiva 808 uses a multi-patented specialized hardware architecture to emulate quantum execution with the precision of a real quantum computer.
- Unlike current physical QPUs, which suffer from noise, decoherence, and operational instability, Qaptiva delivers double-precision accuracy.
- Developers can focus on algorithm design without being hindered by hardware imperfections.
Software Agility and Compatibility¶
- Applications developed on Qaptiva are hardware- and software-agnostic.
- A single programming pipeline supports both simulated and future physical quantum accelerators without modification.
- This eliminates vendor lock-in and simplifies future transitions.
Programming and Development Tools¶
- Supports a universal quantum programming model with a hybrid Python-based language optimized for NISQ variational algorithms.
- Provides EQASM-P (Eviden Quantum ASseMbly Python) for universal quantum code generation.
- Supports:
- Gate-based quantum computing
- Quantum annealing
- Analog quantum simulations
- Includes a Jupyter Notebook interface with a rich set of mathematical modules and algorithms.
Comprehensive Emulation and Optimization¶
- Includes advanced optimization tools for:
- Gate rewriting
- Topology adjustments
- Hardware-targeted circuit adaptation
- Supports:
- Full-state vector simulation up to 40 qubits
- QPU noise emulation (trapped-ion, superconducting, etc.)
- Quantum annealing simulation up to 50,000 spins
- Analog QPU simulation
Qaptiva 808 Quantum Simulator – Technical Specifications¶
| Parameter | Technical Description |
|---|---|
| Platform | 8U – 4 × 2U |
| Processor | 8 × Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8450H |
| Memory | 8192 GB DDR5 4800 MHz ECC |
| Storage | Encrypted NVMe SSD – RAID 1 |
| Connectivity | 2 × 100 Gbit and 400 Gbit InfiniBand |
| Supported Simulation Frameworks | Linalg Feynman Stabilizer (Pauli) MPS Advanced MPS (QPEG) Quantum Multivalued Decision Diagrams QPU Noise Emulation Quantum Annealing Simulation Analog QPU Simulation |
| Full-State Vector Simulation | Up to 40 qubits |