Day 19 Quantum Machine learning

Shalini D
2 min readSep 19, 2023

Today we will discuss about Azure quantum, Implementing Quantum Support Vector machine using Qiskit library and Implementing Quantum Support Vector Machine using Pennylane library.

Azure Quantum

Azure Quantum is a full-stack, open cloud ecosystem powered by the Quantum Development Kit (QDK) to develop and deploy quantum computing solutions. It is an initiative by Microsoft to create a comprehensive platform that allows developers and researchers to access quantum computers and leverage quantum computing resources from Microsoft and its partners. Here’s an outline of the features and facilities offered by Azure Quantum:

  1. Quantum Hardware:
  • Quantum Processors: Access to a range of quantum processors, including those developed by IonQ, Honeywell, and QCI, among others. Microsoft is also working on developing its own topological qubit quantum computer.

2. Quantum Development Kit (QDK):

  • Q# Programming Language: A domain-specific programming language for expressing quantum algorithms. It is integrated with Visual Studio and other popular development environments.
  • Libraries and Tools: A rich set of libraries and tools to help developers create quantum solutions more efficiently.

3. Optimization Solutions:

  • Azure Quantum Optimization Solutions: These are classical optimization solutions that leverage quantum-inspired algorithms to solve difficult problems today on classical computers, helping to optimize solutions in a variety of fields such as finance, logistics, and healthcare.

4. Integration with Classical Systems:

  • Hybrid Quantum-Classical Algorithms: It supports the development of hybrid solutions that leverage both quantum and classical computation to solve problems.
  • Integration with Azure Services: Azure Quantum integrates seamlessly with other Azure services, allowing developers to use familiar tools and services in conjunction with quantum resources.

5. Learning and Community:

  • Learning Resources: Azure Quantum offers learning resources to help developers and researchers get started with quantum computing, including documentation, tutorials, and samples.
  • Community: A community of developers and researchers working on quantum computing solutions.

6. Security and Compliance:

  • Secure and Compliant: Azure Quantum leverages the security and compliance capabilities of Microsoft Azure, including data encryption, identity, and access management, and compliance certifications.

Implementing QSVM using Qiskit:

Below link, gives a detailed overview of how to implement:

Quantum Kernel Machine Learning — Qiskit Machine Learning 0.6.1 documentation

Implementing QSVM using Pennylane:

Given link gives a detailed overview of implementation:

Kernel-based training of quantum models with scikit-learn | PennyLane Demos

Thank you!!

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Shalini D

Hi, I am a quantum researcher @Fractal and Udemy Instructor. Masters in Quantum Technologies from Spain. Published book author. Community Top Voice LinkedIn.