2
$\begingroup$

Wikipedia informed me about quite a lot of language that exist for quantum computing, with diverse low or high level language, but I don't know about specific operating system made for specific architecture of quantum computers.

Are we at the same level of development of the (personnal) computer's themselves in the 70/80's where every brand has his own language, instruction set and chipset ? or is there something like a posix for QC ?

Improve this question
$\endgroup$
3
  • 1
    $\begingroup$ please inform me of appropriate tag to use for this question, <3, thanks $\endgroup$
    – dominix
    Nov 7, 2021 at 3:23
  • 1
    $\begingroup$ A useful analogy is comparing quantum computers with Graphical processing units (GPUs). GPUs don't usually run operating systems. They are co-processors to CPUs. A classical computer that's specially purposed to interact well with a quantum computer (efficiently sending control signals to the quantum chip e.t.c) could be called a Quantum OS but I'm assuming you mean running an OS on a quantum processor; which is impractical. $\endgroup$
    – Victory Omole
    Nov 7, 2021 at 4:41
  • $\begingroup$ Just note that classical computers were at such level of development in 50's or early 60's. In 70/80's as you wrote, much standardisation has just taken place. Overall, nice question, +1. $\endgroup$
    – Martin Vesely
    Nov 7, 2021 at 7:17

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
2
$\begingroup$

There does exist the so-called quantum operating system, for example, this one. But I don't think you can compare the process of a quantum computer with a classical computer. At least for now, I think the best hope is to build a quantum computer that can offer quantum computing services in the style of cloud computing, while universal quantum computers might really be very far from us.

Improve this answer
$\endgroup$

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge that you have read and understand our privacy policy and code of conduct.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.