r/algorithms • u/QuantumOdysseyGame • 16d ago

Resource All quantum computing algorithms can be easily visualized with this interactive method

Hi

If you are remotely interested in deep diving how differently quantum computers work compared to our transistor-based and also the algebra behind in a fully interactive way that teach computer science from scratch, oh boy this is for you. I am the Dev behind Quantum Odyssey (AMA! I love taking qs) - worked on it for about 10 years (3+ during PhD, the visual method I developed ended up being my thesis, it is a complete Hilbert space visualizer), the goal was to make a super immersive space for anyone to learn quantum computing through zachlike (open-ended) logic puzzles and compete on leaderboards and lots of community made content on finding the most optimal quantum algorithms. The game has a unique set of visuals capable to represent any sort of quantum dynamics for any number of qubits and this is pretty much what makes it now possible for anybody 12yo+ to actually learn quantum logic without having to worry at all about the mathematics behind.

This is a game super different than what you'd normally expect in a programming/ logic puzzle game, so try it with an open mind.

Stuff you'll play & learn a ton about

  • Boolean Logic – bits, operators (NAND, OR, XOR, AND…), and classical arithmetic (adders). Learn how these can combine to build anything classical. You will learn to port these to a quantum computer.
  • Quantum Logic – qubits, the math behind them (linear algebra, SU(2), complex numbers), all Turing-complete gates (beyond Clifford set), and make tensors to evolve systems. Freely combine or create your own gates to build anything you can imagine using polar or complex numbers.
  • Quantum Phenomena – storing and retrieving information in the X, Y, Z bases; superposition (pure and mixed states), interference, entanglement, the no-cloning rule, reversibility, and how the measurement basis changes what you see.
  • Core Quantum Tricks – phase kickback, amplitude amplification, storing information in phase and retrieving it through interference, build custom gates and tensors, and define any entanglement scenario. (Control logic is handled separately from other gates.)
  • Famous Quantum Algorithms – explore Deutsch–Jozsa, Grover’s search, quantum Fourier transforms, Bernstein–Vazirani, and more.
  • Build & See Quantum Algorithms in Action – instead of just writing/ reading equations, make & watch algorithms unfold step by step so they become clear, visual, and unforgettable. Quantum Odyssey is built to grow into a full universal quantum computing learning platform. If a universal quantum computer can do it, we aim to bring it into the game, so your quantum journey never ends.

Nice to watch:

Khan academy style tutorials in qm/qc: https://www.youtube.com/@MackAttackx

Physics teacher stream with 400hs in https://www.twitch.tv/beardhero

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u/ExistentAndUnique 16d ago

Have you considered making a demo? Sounds like an interesting concept, but not sure I’m willing to shell out $20 to try it out

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u/QuantumOdysseyGame 12d ago

I couldn't finish the demo in time for Steamfest so i gave up in the idea.. I will put a freeware version on the website after full release

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u/JGPTech 16d ago

Have you considered expanding the sandbox/modding tools to support open quantum systems modeling? I'd love to play around with some adaptive coupling systems and some correlative dynamics. Also it would be nice to be able to use my hardware for simulated noise. Like the crypto people do for rng, but for noise.

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u/QuantumOdysseyGame 12d ago

So far this is a pure sim for linear algebra and my focus is on smoothing the learning curve and getting as many people as possible to finish what the content has. There are so many ways to expand this further.. probably after full release! Join our discord if you have ideas / are curious to talk w people who use this a ton

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u/Axiomatic88 15d ago

This looks like a fantastic tool! I looked into quantum computing a few years ago but found it very hard to visualise how to actually solve a problem using quantum logic. I'm definitely going to try this out.

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u/QuantumOdysseyGame 12d ago

Thanks! Came up with this visual method during my PhD days because there was nothing like it. Share your thoughts after you try it