Introduction to the Intel Quantum SDK Version 1.1

The Intel Quantum SDK is a comprehensive platform that enables developers to craft applications on a full-stack system integrated with an LLVM-based industry standard compiler, which offers user-friendly C++ extensions for the construction and optimization of quantum circuits. This SDK provides dynamic quantum instructions to perform the execution of hybrid quantum-classical applications. The recent version 1.1 introduces a tensor network simulator and a Clifford simulator, broadening its applicability in quantum algorithm development. Additionally, a custom backend wrapper has been unveiled, allowing users to link their distinct quantum backend with the SDK. The compiler optimization passes have been made open source, granting all users the capability to design and contribute their own optimization processes. The Intel Quantum SDK v1.1, with its adaptability in creating custom compiler passes and quantum backends, serves as an invaluable resource for researchers pushing the boundaries of quantum computing.