libquantum ☆

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Description:
C library for the simulation of quantum mechanics

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: quantum-computing simulation c-library research physics

Install: brew install libquantum

About:
Libquantum is a C library designed for the simulation of quantum mechanics, specifically focusing on the implementation of quantum gates and algorithms. It provides a robust framework for researchers and developers to model quantum systems without requiring specialized hardware. The library's primary value lies in its ease of integration into C projects for educational or theoretical research purposes.

Key Features:

Implementation of standard quantum gates
Support for quantum algorithms like Shor's algorithm
High-performance C-based architecture
Extensible framework for custom quantum systems

Use Cases:

Academic research in quantum computing theory
Prototyping quantum algorithms before hardware deployment
Educational tool for teaching quantum mechanics concepts

Alternatives:

Qiskit – Python-based framework with broader ecosystem support, whereas Libquantum is lightweight C.
ProjectQ – Offers high-level Python abstraction; Libquantum provides lower-level C control.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 26, 2022 3:35am		0	VERSION_BUMP	ec04a2b7