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Quantum Hardware Optimization Platform

A comprehensive MCP server ecosystem for quantum circuit design using Qiskit Metal and electromagnetic simulation via Octave/OpenEMS.

Built by Team Silicon Architects at the Stanford MCP x Quantum Science Hackathon 2025

Team Members: Sarah Dweik, Sebastien Boussard, Paul Goldschmidt, & Gabriel Dupuis

🚀 Features

  • 🔧 Quantum Circuit Design: Complete design workflow with Qiskit Metal

  • ⚡ EM Simulation: Full-wave electromagnetic analysis using Octave/OpenEMS

  • 🔄 Optimization Loops: Automated parameter optimization with convergence detection

  • 📚 Learning Resources: Python examples and research paper access

  • 🤖 Dual MCP Architecture: 25+ specialized tools across two integrated servers

🛠 Installation

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.8+, Octave 4.0+, OpenEMS, Git

Quick Install

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/PaulGoldschmidt/qsim-mcp.git
cd qsim-mcp

# Install Python dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Install system dependencies (Ubuntu/Debian)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install octave openems

# Verify installation
python -c "import qiskit_metal; print('✓ Qiskit Metal ready')"
octave --version && openEMS --version

🚀 Quick Start

Start Both MCP Servers:

# Terminal 1 - Qiskit Metal Server
cd src/qiskit-metal-mcp && python quantum_hardware_mcp_server.py

# Terminal 2 - Octave OpenEMS Server  
cd src/octave-mcp && python octave_openems_server.py

Basic Optimization Workflow:

# 1. Design Phase
create_design()
set_design_variables(cpw_width='10um', cpw_gap='6um')
create_transmons(q1_pos_x='-2.5mm', q2_pos_x='2.5mm')
export_design_to_gds('./quantum_design.gds')

# 2. Simulation Phase
create_cpw_octave_simulation(name='opt_v1', width=10.0, gap=6.0)
run_octave_simulation('opt_v1')

# 3. Analysis & Iteration
analyze_octave_impedance('opt_v1')
# Adjust parameters if needed and repeat

# 4. Export Results
export_octave_results('opt_v1', export_format='touchstone')

📁 Project Structure

qsim-mcp/
├── src/
│   ├── qiskit-metal-mcp/          # Quantum circuit design server
│   │   ├── quantum_hardware_mcp_server.py
│   │   └── requirements.txt
│   ├── octave-mcp/                # EM simulation server
│   │   ├── octave_openems_server.py
│   │   └── requirements.txt
│   └── resources/                 # Examples and papers
├── requirements.txt               # Combined dependencies
└── README.md

🔧 Available Tools

Qiskit Metal Design Tools

  • create_design() - Initialize quantum circuit design

  • set_design_variables() - Configure CPW parameters (cpw_width, cpw_gap)

  • create_transmons() - Add transmon qubits with positioning

  • add_coupler() - Create spiral inductors (n_turns, spacing)

  • connect_components() - Route CPW transmission lines

  • export_design_to_gds() - Export for fabrication

  • visualize_gds_with_klayout() - Professional visualization

Octave/OpenEMS Simulation Tools

  • create_cpw_octave_simulation() - Set up EM simulation

  • run_octave_simulation() - Execute full-wave analysis

  • extract_octave_s_parameters() - Analyze S11, S21 parameters

  • analyze_octave_impedance() - Verify 50Ω characteristic impedance

  • export_octave_results() - Export to Touchstone, CSV, JSON

  • list_octave_simulations() - View completed simulations

🔄 Optimization Workflow

  1. Set Targets: Define optimization goals (impedance, Q-factor, coupling)

  2. Design: Create/modify quantum circuit components in Qiskit Metal

  3. Simulate: Run electromagnetic analysis with synchronized parameters

  4. Analyze: Compare results against targets

  5. Iterate: Adjust parameters until convergence

  6. Export: Generate GDS files and simulation reports

⚙️ Configuration

MCP Client Setup:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "qiskit-metal": {
      "command": "python3",
      "args": ["src/qiskit-metal-mcp/quantum_hardware_mcp_server.py"]
    },
    "octave-openems": {
      "command": "python3", 
      "args": ["src/octave-mcp/octave_openems_server.py"]
    }
  }
}

🔧 Troubleshooting

System Requirements Issues:

# Install missing dependencies
sudo apt install octave openems  # Ubuntu/Debian
brew install octave              # macOS

# Check installations
check_octave_openems_status()
check_status()

Common Solutions:

  • Simulation timeout: Increase timeout in config.json

  • Memory issues: Use clear_octave_data("all")

  • Permission errors: Check file paths and write permissions

💡 Example: Complete Optimization

# Target: 50Ω ±5% characteristic impedance
targets = {'impedance': 50.0, 'tolerance': 2.5}

for iteration in range(1, 6):
    # Design with current parameters
    set_design_variables(cpw_width=f'{current_width}um', cpw_gap=f'{current_gap}um')
    
    # Simulate
    create_cpw_octave_simulation(name=f'iter_{iteration}', 
                                width=current_width, gap=current_gap)
    run_octave_simulation(f'iter_{iteration}')
    
    # Analyze and check convergence
    results = analyze_octave_impedance(f'iter_{iteration}')
    if within_tolerance(results, targets):
        print(f"✅ Converged in {iteration} iterations!")
        break
    
    # Adjust parameters for next iteration
    current_width, current_gap = optimize_parameters(results, targets)

# Export final design
export_design_to_gds('./optimized_quantum_chip.gds')
export_octave_results(f'iter_{iteration}', 'touchstone')

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions welcome! Create an issue or submit a pull request.

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