The translational utility of quantum computing is to solve complex search, simulation, and security problems that are currently intractable for classical computers. The success of global-scale, urgently needed scientific research such as climate change simulation, cancer diagnosis, and detection of cyber-attacks hinges upon the reliability and efficiency of quantum circuit compilation. Ensuring the trustworthiness of quantum computers in terms of circuit integrity, result correctness, and scientific reproducibility proofs is today’s grand challenge.

This Research Topic focuses on the critical challenges surrounding the reliability of quantum computers and the compilation of quantum circuits. Addressing issues related to reproducibility, stability, and circuit optimization, especially those faced by today’s nascent quantum systems that are intrinsically sensitive to environmental factors and noise, is vital to harness the true potential of quantum computing. Researchers in this field are dedicated to developing novel techniques, algorithms, and methodologies to enhance the reliability of quantum computers and streamline the compilation process. By tackling these challenges, we aim to pave the way for practical, trusted, and dependable quantum utility, bringing us closer to realizing the full power of quantum computing for a wide range of applications.

Quantum computing is on the cusp of transformative breakthroughs, with potential applications in cryptography, drug discovery, optimization problems, and more. However, these advancements are contingent on quantum computers being trustworthy and efficient. This Research Topic aims to provide a platform for researchers to share their insights, innovative solutions, and research findings on these crucial topics.

Researchers, scientists, and experts in the field of quantum computing are welcome to submit contributions, with a specific focus on the following key areas:

1) Reliability of Quantum Computers: Research papers, reviews, and original articles exploring innovative techniques and methodologies aimed at enhancing the reliability of quantum computers. This includes error correction codes, error mitigation strategies, HW/SW co-design, and fault-tolerant quantum computing.

2) Optimized Compilation of Quantum Circuits: Submissions discussing the efficient compilation of quantum circuits for improved performance and reduced resource utilization, including novel algorithms, optimization techniques, and tools for quantum program compilation. Topics may encompass resource optimization, synthesis, transpilation, circuit mapping, and other circuit-level improvements, as well as quantum programming languages.

3) Reproducibility, Trust, and Stability: Articles focusing on ensuring reproducibility and stability in quantum computations. This may include investigations into quantum algorithm reproducibility, verification of compiled quantum circuits, the long-term stability of quantum hardware, and methods to quantify and maintain quantum system stability and trust.

4) Quantum-Readiness of classical HPC and hybrid HPC-QC supercomputer systems: System integration techniques merging classical and quantum computers (HPC-QC), empirical measurements of cryptographic infrastructure about NIST’s draft Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC), novel attacks against PQC implementations in the wild, tools and techniques to prepare and migrate existing cryptographic networking infrastructure in HPC-QC supercomputing centers.

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