Frequency : 12 issues per year
Subject : Computer Applications and Technology
ISSN : 2319–8656 (Online)
IJCATR Volume 14 Issue 4
Quantum Software Engineering: Algorithm Design, Error Mitigation, and Compiler Optimization for Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing
Tochukwu Kennedy Njoku
10.7753/IJCATR1404.1003
keywords : Quantum Software Engineering; Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing; Quantum Algorithm Design; Error Mitigation; Quantum Compiler Optimization; Hybrid Quantum-Classical Systems
Quantum computing is poised to revolutionize computational paradigms by leveraging quantum mechanics principles such as superposition and entanglement. However, the full-scale deployment of quantum applications remains constrained by hardware limitations, including high error rates and quantum decoherence. Quantum Software Engineering (QSE) emerges as a critical field addressing these challenges by optimizing algorithm design, error mitigation, and compiler strategies to enhance fault tolerance. Algorithm design in QSE focuses on developing quantum algorithms that efficiently exploit quantum parallelism while minimizing resource overhead. Key advancements include quantum variational algorithms, hybrid quantum-classical frameworks, and novel quantum heuristics tailored for optimization and cryptographic problems. Error mitigation techniques play a pivotal role in extending quantum circuit reliability without requiring full quantum error correction. Methods such as zero-noise extrapolation, probabilistic error cancellation, and quantum embedding techniques help reduce computational inaccuracies. Additionally, compiler optimization ensures efficient quantum program execution by minimizing gate depth, optimizing qubit mapping, and leveraging noise-adaptive scheduling to enhance quantum hardware performance. This paper explores the synergy between these three pillars of QSE, analyzing their impact on improving the feasibility of fault-tolerant quantum computing. It also examines emerging trends, including AI-driven quantum compilers, adaptive error mitigation techniques, and hardware-aware quantum software development. By bridging the gap between theoretical advancements and practical implementations, QSE provides a structured approach to accelerating quantum computing adoption across domains such as cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence. The findings underscore the necessity of interdisciplinary collaboration in developing robust quantum software solutions that maximize computational efficiency while mitigating inherent quantum hardware limitations.
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Title = "Quantum Software Engineering: Algorithm Design, Error Mitigation, and Compiler Optimization for Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing",
Journal ="International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research(IJCATR)",
Volume = "14",
Issue ="4",
Pages ="30 - 42",
Year = "2025",
Authors ="Tochukwu Kennedy Njoku"}
The paper explores the role of Quantum Software Engineering (QSE) in optimizing algorithm design, error mitigation, and compiler strategies for fault-tolerant quantum computing.
? Key advancements in quantum variational algorithms, hybrid quantum-classical frameworks, and quantum heuristics are analyzed for their impact on computational efficiency.
Error mitigation techniques such as zero-noise extrapolation, probabilistic error cancellation, and quantum embedding are examined to enhance quantum circuit reliability.
The study highlights the integration of AI-driven quantum compilers and hardware-aware quantum software development to accelerate practical quantum computing adoption.