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== Quantum Circuits == [[File:Quantum circuit.png|thumb|right|A quantum circuit diagram]] A **quantum circuit** is a mathematical model used to describe quantum algorithms and quantum computations. It is akin to a classical electronic circuit in the way that it represents the flow of information, but it operates on quantum bits, or *qubits*, rather than classical bits. Quantum circuits are a fundamental concept in the field of quantum computing. === Components === A quantum circuit is composed of several key components: ==== Qubits ==== A **qubit** is the fundamental unit of quantum information. Unlike classical bits, which can only represent a 0 or a 1, qubits can exist in a superposition of both states simultaneously. This property allows quantum circuits to perform powerful computations that classical computers cannot achieve efficiently. ==== Gates ==== **Quantum gates** are the building blocks of quantum circuits. They operate on qubits, manipulating their quantum states. Quantum gates include operations such as the Hadamard gate, Pauli gates (X, Y, Z), CNOT (controlled-NOT) gate, and many others. These gates are used to perform various operations like entanglement, superposition, and quantum teleportation. ==== Measurements ==== In order to extract classical information from a quantum system, measurements are performed. A **measurement** is represented by a measurement gate, which collapses the quantum state of a qubit to a classical bit value (0 or 1). Measurements are crucial for obtaining the final result of a quantum computation. === Quantum Circuit Diagram === Quantum circuits are typically visualized using **quantum circuit diagrams**. These diagrams represent the qubits as horizontal lines, and gates as boxes acting on these lines. The order in which the gates are placed on the circuit diagram determines the sequential execution of the quantum operations. The diagram uses various symbols and conventions to represent different gates and measurements. These conventions help in understanding the flow of information within the circuit and the operations being performed. ==== Example Quantum Circuit Diagram ==== [[File:Example_quantum_circuit_diagram.png|thumb|center|An example quantum circuit diagram]] === Example Code === Here is an example of a simple quantum circuit implemented using the Elixir programming language: ```elixir defmodule QuantumCircuit do def hgate(qubit) do # Hadamard gate implementation end def xgate(qubit) do # Pauli-X gate implementation end def cnot(control, target) do # Controlled-NOT gate implementation end end # Usage q0 = new_qubit() QuantumCircuit.hgate(q0) QuantumCircuit.xgate(q0) QuantumCircuit.cnot(q0, new_qubit()) ``` This example demonstrates a basic implementation of quantum gates using Elixir functions. === Conclusion === Quantum circuits play a pivotal role in the field of quantum computing, enabling the design and implementation of quantum algorithms. By leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics, they offer the potential for solving complex computational problems more efficiently than classical computers. Understanding quantum circuits and their components is essential for any developer venturing into the exciting world of quantum computing.
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