Quantum Circuit Simulator

A comprehensive quantum circuit simulator built for educational purposes and quantum computing research. This project demonstrates the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics through interactive visualizations and real-time calculations.

Features

• Interactive Circuit Builder: Drag and drop quantum gates to build complex circuits
• Real-time Visualization: See quantum state evolution as you modify circuits
• Multiple Qubit Support: Simulate circuits with up to 10 qubits
• Educational Mode: Step-by-step explanations of quantum phenomena

Technical Implementation

The simulator uses WebGL for high-performance rendering of quantum state visualizations. The core quantum mechanics calculations are implemented using optimized linear algebra operations, allowing for real-time simulation of quantum circuits.

Key Algorithms

• Quantum state vector evolution
• Gate matrix multiplication optimization
• Measurement probability calculations
• Entanglement visualization

Impact

This project has been used by over 500 students in quantum computing courses at the University of Michigan and has received positive feedback from quantum computing researchers for its educational value.

Future Enhancements

• Quantum error correction simulation
• Integration with real quantum hardware APIs
• Advanced visualization modes for quantum phenomena