Compiler concepts for physicists: introduction to MLIR dialects with xDSL and PennyLane
January 16, 2026The first in a series of blog post introducing classical compiler concepts, including dialects, SSA, and more, to quantum physicists.
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The first in a series of blog post introducing classical compiler concepts, including dialects, SSA, and more, to quantum physicists.
Gabriela Sanchez Diaz
Isaac De Vlugt
Josh Izaac
Diego Guala
Anton Naim Ibrahim
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