API reference¶

Explore the public building blocks of Piquasso, from programs and simulators to states, connectors, and exceptions.

Core workflow¶

Program

Define and compose photonic quantum programs.

Simulator

Execute programs using the available simulation backends.

Config

Configure numerical precision, cutoffs, validation, and execution options.

Mode

Address individual modes and mode registers.

State

Inspect the quantum states produced by simulations.

Instruction

Apply gates, preparations, measurements, and channels.

Result

Access samples, states, and metadata returned by simulator runs.

Branch

Work with conditional execution branches and measurement outcomes.

Exceptions

Understand the errors raised by Piquasso.

Computer

Use lower-level execution interfaces.

Connector

Connect Piquasso to numerical backends and autodiff frameworks.