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Document how to configure different Backends with Cirq

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area/cirq area/docs kind/feature-request priority/p2
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Description

By default, TFQ uses qsim when executing circuits. There isn't any good examples that show how to use Cirq Sampler - which makes it difficult to use either the quantum computer or a simulators in Cirq.

Thoughts on different backends to configure include accessing actual hardware VS normal simulators VS noisy simulators.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the existing Cirq Sampler usage and how TFQ currently executes circuits with qsim. Document examples for actual quantum hardware, standard simulators, and noisy simulators, making the configuration differences clear. Done means users can follow the documentation to select and configure each backend.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python, tensorflow
Domain
documentation, quantum-computing
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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