Forest SDK
The quantum programming environment from Rigetti.
Overview
Forest is a quantum computing software development kit from Rigetti Computing. It includes the Quil quantum instruction language, the pyQuil Python library for constructing and running Quil programs, and the Quantum Virtual Machine (QVM) for simulating quantum computers. Forest is designed to enable the development and testing of quantum algorithms on both simulators and Rigetti's quantum hardware.
✨ Key Features
- Quil, a quantum instruction language
- pyQuil, a Python library for Quil
- Quantum Virtual Machine (QVM) for simulation
- Access to Rigetti's quantum hardware
🎯 Key Differentiators
- The Quil quantum instruction language, which provides a low-level, expressive way to write quantum programs
- Focus on hybrid quantum-classical computing
- Developed by a full-stack quantum computing company
Unique Value: Provides a full-stack quantum development environment with a focus on performance and control.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Developing and testing quantum algorithms on Rigetti's hardware
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who prefer a higher-level, more abstract interface to quantum computing
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more hardware-centric approach with the Quil language, which can be beneficial for optimizing performance on Rigetti's quantum processors.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free access to the Forest SDK and the Quantum Virtual Machine.
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