# Quantum computing with Qiskit

**Authors:** Ali Javadi-Abhari, Matthew Treinish, Kevin Krsulich, Christopher J. Wood, Jake Lishman, Julien Gacon, Simon Martiel, Paul D. Nation, Lev S. Bishop, Andrew W. Cross, Blake R. Johnson, Jay M. Gambetta  
**arXiv:** [2405.08810](https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.08810)  
**Date:** 2024-05-14  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/en/arxiv-id/2405.08810v1/

## Key points

- Qiskit is a software development kit for quantum information science
- Key components include circuits, operators, pass managers, and primitives
- Qiskit can be used to solve complex problems in condensed matter physics on quantum computers
- The software can represent and optimize circuits at different abstraction levels
- Advancements in quantum error correction are leading to lower logical error rates and larger circuit sizes
- Qiskit is poised to enhance its performance for utility-scale quantum computational workflows
- The software's ability to handle structured and hierarchical circuits will improve to support fault-tolerant operations

## Summary

This paper provides an in-depth overview of Qiskit, a software development kit for quantum information science. Recently reaching a major milestone with its 1.0 release, we delve into the design philosophy and architecture of Qiskit. Key components such as circuits, operators, pass managers, and primitives are highlighted as core elements of the software. Through end-to-end examples, we showcase how Qiskit can be leveraged to solve complex problems in condensed matter physics on quantum computers. Additionally, we explore the ecosystem surrounding Qiskit and discuss its ability to represent and optimize circuits at different abstraction levels. With advancements in quantum error correction leading to lower logical error rates and larger circuit sizes becoming commonplace, Qiskit is poised to enhance its performance for utility-scale quantum computational workflows. The software's ability to handle structured and hierarchical circuits will improve further to support fault-tolerant operations in the era of quantum computing. In conclusion, our exploration of Qiskit's design decisions, architecture, capabilities, and future outlook provides a comprehensive understanding of this powerful tool in the realm of quantum information science.