Creating random numbers with quantum computing

This sample implements a quantum random number generator, a very simple application that is useful to learn how to write a first Q# program.

In the Q# code (Qrng.qs) you will find the Q# operation for extracting a random bit using quantum measurements over a qubit in superposition. For more information, you can take a look at the full tutorial.

You will also find a Q# operation that creates a random integer from 0 to a maximum integer by invoking several times the Q# operation for extracting a random bit.

Prerequisites

• The Microsoft Quantum Development Kit.
• The qsharp Python package (optional for usage with Python host program).

Running the Sample

To run the sample, use the dotnet run command from your terminal. To run the sample via the Python host program, run python host.py from your terminal.

Manifest

• Qrng.qs: Q# code implementing quantum operations for this sample.
• host.py: Python host program that imports and runs the sample.
• Qrng.csproj: Main Q# project for the sample.