StateQ: A novel framework for intuitive and accessible quantum programming

Jiawen Li; Dongdong Li; Ziyang Wang; He Sun; Hongzhen Chen; Tianxiang Cui; Yujian Ye

doi:10.1007/s42484-026-00403-7

StateQ: A novel framework for intuitive and accessible quantum programming

Jiawen Li
, Dongdong Li
, Ziyang Wang
, He Sun
, Hongzhen Chen
, Tianxiang Cui^*
, Yujian Ye^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

School of Computer Science

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This paper presents the StateQ framework, a novel approach in quantum computing that emphasizes state-centric programming over traditional quantum circuit construction. At its core is the StateQ language and its accompanying compiler, designed for intuitive understanding and implementation of quantum algorithms. The framework also includes the Quantum Circuit Transpiler and Low-Level Quantum Assembly (LLQASM), enhancing circuit adaptability across different hardware. Additionally, the Quantum Intermediate Virtual Machine (QIVM) and Quantum Interface Layer (QIL) ensure smooth execution and compatibility of StateQ programs on various platforms. This paper unfolds the essence of StateQ, spotlighting its design and core features, heralding a structured and intuitive framework for quantum programming.

Original language	English
Article number	60
Journal	Quantum Machine Intelligence
Volume	8
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s42484-026-00403-7
Publication status	Published - Jun 2026

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Hardware-Independent Quantum Computing
Low-Level Quantum Assembly
Quantum Circuit Transpilation
Quantum Programming Language
State-Centric Quantum Programming

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Software
Theoretical Computer Science
Computational Theory and Mathematics
Artificial Intelligence
Applied Mathematics

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