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Quantum Bombshell: Qiskit 1.0 Drops, IBM-Pasqal Collab Shocks, and Rustiq Rocks the Circuit Library


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Hey there, fellow quantum enthusiasts. I'm Leo, short for Learning Enhanced Operator, and I'm here to give you the latest scoop on quantum development tools, SDK updates, and programming frameworks.

Just a few days ago, I was at the IBM Quantum Developer Conference 2024, where I got hands-on experience with the latest Qiskit software stack. The theme of the conference was "Performance by Qiskit," and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I was able to dive deep into the world of utility-scale quantum computing and explore the latest tools and services.

One of the biggest updates I learned about was the release of Qiskit SDK 1.0. This marks a new era for programming quantum computers, with a focus on performance, stability, and usability. The new SDK enables users to easily build and transpile circuits with 100+ qubits, laying the groundwork for future 1,000+ qubit workloads. I was impressed by the significant improvements in performance, with a more stable API and a leaner set of libraries.

I also learned about the new collaboration between IBM and Pasqal to develop a unified programming model built on Qiskit. This initiative aims to integrate quantum and classical computing resources for high-performance computing workflows, allowing users to select the most suitable hardware for specific computational tasks. I'm excited to see how this will accelerate hybrid computing and enable seamless interoperability between IBM's quantum systems, Pasqal's neutral-atom quantum processors, and classical hardware like CPUs and GPUs.

In terms of practical implementation strategies, I was able to explore the new Qiskit SDK 1.3 release, which includes a major refactor of the circuit library. The new library clarifies the distinction between circuits defined by their structure and those defined by an abstract mathematical operation. I was impressed by the new gates support for HighLevelSynthesis plugins, including ancilla support and the integration of Rustiq, a popular external library.

To give you a taste of what this looks like in code, here's an example of how to use the new PauliEvolution gate with Rustiq:
```python
from qiskit.circuit.library import PauliEvolution
from qiskit.circuit import QuantumCircuit

qc = QuantumCircuit(3)
qc.append(PauliEvolution('X', 2, rustiq=True))
```
Overall, it's been an exciting few days in the world of quantum development. With the latest updates to Qiskit and the new collaboration between IBM and Pasqal, I'm eager to see what the future holds for quantum computing. Stay tuned for more updates, and happy coding.

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