QCIS-FF: A Software Stack for Quantum Computing

QCIS-FF：量子计算软件堆栈

• 批准号: 1926648
• 负责人: Todd Millstein
• 金额: $ 75万
• 依托单位: University of California-Los Angeles
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2020
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2020-07-01 至 2025-06-30
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1926648&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: QCIS; FF; Software; Stack; Quantum

Quantum computers have emerged quickly and quantum supremacy is around the corner. The quantum hardware is getting better but quantum software is lacking behind. We need the same kinds of software tools that enable quick and reliable programming of traditional computers. Indeed, for quantum computing to be successful, we need an entire software stack of programming languages, compilers, and verification tools. This award is made to hire a faculty member who will spearhead multi-disciplinary research on building such a software stack for quantum computing.The UCLA Computer Science department includes three research groups that each will contribute to the effort spearheaded by the new faculty member. The first group is focused on cryptography and machine learning, the second on software systems, and the third on design automation and customization. These areas will be key to building a software stack for quantum computing. The goal is to integrate the new faculty member into the department in a way that interfaces naturally with all three groups. The broader context at UCLA is the Center for Quantum Science and Engineering which is the focal point for research and education in quantum science. The new faculty member will teach three courses on quantum computing annually.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

量子计算机迅速出现，量子霸权指日可待。量子硬件正在变得越来越好，但量子软件却落后了。我们需要能够对传统计算机进行快速、可靠编程的同类软件工具。事实上，为了量子计算的成功，我们需要一整套由编程语言、编译器和验证工具组成的软件堆栈。该奖项旨在聘请一位教职人员，他将带头进行多学科研究，以构建量子计算的软件堆栈。加州大学洛杉矶分校计算机科学系包括三个研究小组，每个研究小组都将为新教职人员带头的工作做出贡献。第一组专注于密码学和机器学习，第二组专注于软件系统，第三组专注于设计自动化和定制。这些领域将是构建量子计算软件堆栈的关键。目标是以一种与所有三个小组自然互动的方式将新教员融入到系中。加州大学洛杉矶分校更广泛的背景是量子科学与工程中心，它是量子科学研究和教育的焦点。新任教员每年将教授三门有关量子计算的课程。该奖项反映了 NSF 的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。