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Quantum software development tools with Joe Fitzsimons, Horizon Quantum

Jan 1, 2024
Joe Fitzsimons, CEO of Horizon Quantum Computing, discusses building software tools to optimize classical code for quantum hardware, the advantages of abstraction layers, potential for quantum computing in chemistry, and explores hybrid algorithms. The podcast also delves into marketing strategies for quantum computing, the importance of multi-layer compilers, and even hypothetical dinner conversations with quantum physics greats.
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  • Horizon Quantum Computing aims to accelerate classical code on quantum systems for various sectors like finance and pharma.
  • Horizon Quantum Computing focuses on optimizing compilers to enhance both classical and quantum optimizations in code development.

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Horizon Quantum Computing's Innovative Approach to Software Development for Quantum Hardware

Horizon Quantum Computing, led by CEO Joe Fitzigman, focuses on creating software tools to enhance classical code's efficiency on quantum hardware. They distinguish themselves by aiming to accelerate classical code on quantum systems, enabling domain experts from diverse sectors to harness quantum power in areas like finance and pharma. Their novel approach involves developing an integrated development environment called helium to enable high-level quantum programming, allowing for efficient compilation of quantum algorithms from classical code.

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