overview.md

OpenFermion

OpenFermion is an open source library for compiling and analyzing quantum algorithms to simulate fermionic systems, including quantum chemistry. Among other functionalities, this version features data structures and tools for obtaining and manipulating representations of fermionic and qubit Hamiltonians. For more information, see the release paper.

Plugins

OpenFermion relies on modular plugin libraries for significant functionality. Specifically, plugins are used to simulate and compile quantum circuits and to perform classical electronic structure calculations. Follow the links below to learn more!

Circuit compilation and simulation plugins

• Forest-OpenFermion to support integration with Forest.
• SFOpenBoson to support integration with Strawberry Fields.

Electronic structure package plugins

• OpenFermion-Psi4 to support integration with Psi4.
• OpenFermion-PySCF to support integration with PySCF.
• OpenFermion-Dirac to support integration with DIRAC.