Quantum computing services

Summary

Our team of quantum computing analysts provides expertise, support and training on quantum computing and hybrid classical-quantum computing. As of the end of fall 2024, Calcul Québec will offer access to a 24 qubit superconducting quantum computer called MonarQ, coupled with the Narval cluster.

What is quantum computing? A quantum computer takes advantage of the characteristics of quantum particles (qubits), including superposition of states, constructive and destructive interference, and entanglement. With these properties, a new computational paradigm promises greater parallelization to solve complex problems that cannot be managed by classical computing systems.

Applications

Optimization of complex problems is one of the most promising areas for quantum computing in several research areas:

• Machine learning: quantum computing could reduce training and processing times.
• Finance: quantum computing could speed up portfolio risk assessment and fraud detection.
• Molecular modelling: quantum computing could simulate more complex chemical systems and simulate reactions in real time.
• Meteorology: quantum computing could increase the number of variables for weather forecasting.
• Logistics: quantum computing could optimize logistics and workflow planning associated with supply chain management.

Software

There are several specialized software libraries for performing quantum computing and developing quantum algorithms. You can use these libraries to build circuits that are run on simulators mimicking the performance and results obtained on a quantum computer. These libraries can be used on all of our clusters.

• PennyLane, Python library
• Snowflurry, Julia library
• Qiskit, Python library

Formations

Notre équipe d’analystes vous propose des formations théoriques et pratiques en informatique quantique. Nos ateliers se déroulent sur l’un de nos sites universitaires ou en ligne, en français ou en anglais. Ces formations varient entre les niveaux d’introduction, intermédiaire et avancées. Le matériel de formation est disponible en libre accès sur la page GitHub de Calcul Québec.

Les formations existantes sont les suivantes:

• CIQ101, Introduction à la théorie du calcul quantique
• CIQ102, Introduction à la programmation quantique avec PennyLane
• MNQ101, Premiers pas sur MonarQ, l'ordinateur quantique de Calcul Québec

Les formations offertes par Calcul Québec sont disponibles via la page Eventbrite de l'organisation.

Aide à la recherche et soutien technique

Nous offrons un service de soutien en recherche en informatique quantique, comprenant des consultations, un support technique personnalisé, ainsi qu'une évaluation de la faisabilité de vos projets sur MonarQ.

Pour des questions sur nos services d'informatique quantique, écrivez à quantique@calculquebec.ca.