$Classi|Q\rangle$ Towards a Translation Framework To Bridge The Classical-Quantum Programming Gap

TL;DR

This paper proposes $Classi|Q angle$, a translation framework aimed at bridging classical and quantum programming by converting high-level languages into quantum assembly, facilitating broader access to quantum computing.

Contribution

It introduces a blueprint for a translation framework that enables non-experts to program quantum computers using familiar high-level languages.

Findings

Framework serves as a blueprint for quantum software engineering

Supports translation from Python and C++ to quantum assembly

Lays out future enhancements for broader quantum platform integration

Abstract

Quantum computing, albeit readily available as hardware or emulated on the cloud, is still far from being available in general regarding complex programming paradigms and learning curves. This vision paper introduces $Classi|Q\rangle$, a translation framework idea to bridge Classical and Quantum Computing by translating high-level programming languages, e.g., Python or C++, into a low-level language, e.g., Quantum Assembly. Our idea paper serves as a blueprint for ongoing efforts in quantum software engineering, offering a roadmap for further $Classi|Q\rangle$ development to meet the diverse needs of researchers and practitioners. $Classi|Q\rangle$ is designed to empower researchers and practitioners with no prior quantum experience to harness the potential of hybrid quantum computation. We also discuss future enhancements to $Classi|Q\rangle$, including support for additional quantum languages, improved optimization strategies, and integration with emerging quantum computing platforms.