Research Workflow on QCOS
Reproducible Research: Signed Evidence Bundles
Every QCOS job can produce a signed evidence bundle containing:- Original circuit source (QASM, OpenQASM 3, QIR)
- Backend calibration snapshot at time of execution
- Shot-by-shot measurement record (raw bitstrings)
- Statistical summary (counts, expectation values, fidelity)
- ECDSA signature from QCOS attestation key
- RFC 3161 timestamp anchor
Backend Benchmarking Workflow
Use this pattern when publishing results to compare backends and document hardware performance:Quantum Volume Measurement
Quantum Volume is the standard metric for comparing QPU capability across vendors:Publishing Guidelines
When publishing work that used QCOS:- Cite the backend: Note the backend name, provider, and the QCOS job ID
- Include the evidence bundle hash: A SHA-256 hash of the bundle in supplementary materials
- Link the public verifier:
https://api.softquantus.com/api/v1/verify/evidence - Report DRI score: Indicates backend reliability at time of experiment
- Report ACOS level: Documents the certification tier of the backend used
Suggested citation format
Results were obtained using the SoftQuantus QCOS™ platform (v2.1.0) on [backend name]. Evidence bundle SHA-256:[hash]. Reproducibility verification:https://api.softquantus.com/api/v1/verify/evidence.
Research Plans and Academic Pricing
Academic and research institutions receive discounted pricing:
Apply at
https://platform.softquantus.com/research.
Related
- Auditing and certifying quantum computing deployments — the compliance side of the same evidence trail
- Connect a quantum computer to QCOS — benchmark your own hardware
- ACOS certification — licensed documentation, sign-in required