Introduction to Dirac-3
We are proud to announce our third-generation entropy quantum computing device, Dirac-3. Dirac-3 is purpose-built as an energy-efficient, robust, scalable, and affordable system for solving a large variety of real-world optimization problems. This module includes resources for getting started with Dirac-3.
Module content
Module overview
1. Dirac-3 Quick Start
The Dirac-3 Quick Start introduces the Dirac-3 hybrid quantum optimization machine, focusing on its use of qudits, within the context of entropy quantum computing (EQC). It provides practical examples and guidance for working with Dirac-3, explaining how to prepare objective functions as Hamiltonians and submit problems effectively. Through the code example, it demonstrates the application of Dirac-3 in solving optimization problems, such as minimizing polynomials and demonstrating degeneracy in solutions, while addressing technical considerations like dynamic range and summation constraints.
2. Dirac-3 User's Guide
The Dirac-3 User's Guide includes all of the requirements to set up and use a Dirac-3 system, including on-prem installation and writing an initial program for Dirac-3.
3. Dirac-3 Spec sheet
The Dirac-3 spec sheet provides you with basic information about the performance and specifications for QCi's third-generation entropy quantum computing system.
4. Entropy quantum computing overview
The entropy quantum computing overview gives a brief introduction to the concept of entropy quantum computing and serve as a primer for this unconventional computing paradigm.
5. A gentle introduction to optimization
This tutorial is a simplified introduction into optimization, specifically integer/continuous optimization with Dirac-3 that includes both a simple mathematical description as well as some starter code.
6. Multibody on Dirac-3
This tutorial demonstrates how to use Dirac-3 for polynomial optimization, highlighting the importance of multibody capabilities in expanding the boundaries of optimization techniques. While traditional quadratic optimization is well-understood and solvable, the addition of higher-order terms increases the complexity significantly, making such problems more challenging and rich.
7. Get started with the qci-client package
The qci-client package is the reference documentation for using a Dirac-3 system, and other qci devices, on the cloud.
8. Get started with the eqc-direct package
The EQC-direct package is the reference documentation for using a Dirac-3 system on-prem.
Conclusion
After completing this module, you should have a basic understanding of what the Dirac-3 entropy quantum computing device is and its basic utility. Next, we recommend the Understanding QUBOs module to begin using it productively.