This new publication on quantum software provides a theoretical overview and practical guide to system design. The book “Quantum Software. Aspects of Theory and System Design” (Springer Verlag, eBook 2024) provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and challenges in the field of software systems for quantum computing. It makes it clear that, in addition to hardware, robust software infrastructures and customised software development approaches are necessary to exploit the full potential of quantum computing. The book was co-edited by Prof Michael Felderer, Director of the DLR Institute of Software Technology.
The chapter “Quantum Software Ecosystem Design” was written by experts from the DLR Institute of Software Technology who are conducting research in the ALQU and CLIQUE projects of the Quantum Computing Initiative. They emphasise that the rapid development of quantum computing requires a systematic and scientific approach in order to create a software infrastructure that serves both science and industry. The core of the chapter is the concept of hardware-software co-design, which is also the basis of the QCI project ALQU. A close integration between the application level of the software and the specific requirements of the quantum hardware ensures that algorithms and applications are optimally matched to the underlying hardware in order to maximise the benefits of quantum computers.
The open access publication is aimed at experts from industry, science and public institutions who are involved in the ongoing development of quantum computing and the software solutions required for this. The publication is also suitable as a textbook for colleges and universities.
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