default.gaussian is PennyLane’s Gaussian state simulator for continuous-variable circuit architectures.
Recommended for:
- Gaussian state vector simulator.
- Support for arbitrary continuous variable operations.
- Parameter-shift differentiability support.
- Available on all operating systems.
Documentation
To learn more, please visit the device documentation:
Installation
The default.gaussian device is included in PennyLane. It can be installed with:
For more details on installation and dependencies, visit the Install PennyLane page.
Device Initialization
Initialize the device in PennyLane with:
import pennylane as qp
dev = qp.device('default.gaussian', wires=5)
For more details on device settings and keyword arguments, see the device documentation.
