Context: Google launched qsim, a new open-source quantum simulator to help researchers develop quantum algorithms.

• The search-giant has unveiled a new website to get started with qsim and other open-source quantum software.
• Researchers can access Google’s tools, research initiatives, educational material, latest publications and research repositories from the website.
• Simulators are important tools for writing and debugging quantum code for developing quantum algorithms.
• Currently available quantum processors are prone to noise and don’t correct errors, simulators like qsim will allow researchers to explore quantum algorithms under idealized conditions.
• qsim can simulate around 30 qubits on a laptop, or up to 40 qubits in Google Cloud.
• Google uses qsim frequently to test and benchmark quantum algorithms and processors.

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/quantum-computer-qubits-google-open-source-qsim-quantum-simulator/article33280550.ece?homepage=true

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