Add explicit numpy dependency (#286)

* Add explicit numpy dependency * Add release note
Qiskit · Jun 25, 2023 · 0f08ee8 · 0f08ee8
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diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ classifiers = [
 requires-python = ">=3.8"
 
 dependencies = [
+    "numpy>=1.23.0",
     "qiskit-aer>=0.12.0",
     "qiskit-terra>=0.24.0",
     "qiskit-nature>=0.6.0",

diff --git a/releasenotes/notes/explicit-numpy-dependency-fdd89846b37a8d4c.yaml b/releasenotes/notes/explicit-numpy-dependency-fdd89846b37a8d4c.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+---
+upgrade:
+  - |
+    Numpy 1.23.0 or later is now required.  The :func:`~numpy.kron`
+    method in earlier versions `has known performance issues
+    <https://github.com/Qiskit-Extensions/circuit-knitting-toolbox/pull/70#issuecomment-1500514513>`__,
+    and this method is used heavily by the CutQC wire cutting module.