Glossary
Quantum Routine
by Frank Zickert
A **Quantum Routine** is a defined sequence of quantum operations—such as applying gates, measurements, and state preparations—executed on qubits to perform a specific computational task. It’s analogous to a subroutine in classical programming but operates under quantum mechanics principles like superposition and entanglement. In practice, it’s the building block used to design and run quantum algorithms on hardware or simulators.