AWS Launches Amazon Braket for Quantum Algorithm Development
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched Amazon Braket, a fully managed service designed to explore and develop quantum algorithms. The service is now generally available and offers access to various quantum processors from leading providers, including D-Wave, IonQ, and Rigetti. Amazon Braket also supports simulated quantum computers for testing and troubleshooting.
Amazon Braket provides a unified development experience for both simulated and quantum hardware jobs. Users can get started quickly using familiar tools like Jupyter notebooks and pre-installed developer tools for designing quantum algorithms. The service offers a library of pre-built algorithms and allows users to create their own using a consistent, cross-platform environment.
Bill Vass, Vice President, Technology, at AWS, highlighted the cloud's role as the primary access point for quantum computers. He noted that customers can combine quantum and classical computing for research using Amazon Braket's support for hybrid algorithms. The service is available in multiple AWS regions, with more planned for the future.
Amazon Braket aims to foster innovation across the quantum community by bringing together hardware and software developers, researchers, and end users. The service enables customers to run their quantum algorithms on diverse processors, facilitating experimentation and exploration in the field of quantum computing.
