Cat Qubit: 2-Photon Anchor
Cat Qubit: 2-Photon Anchor
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Quantum Design Hackathon @ Microsoft Garage Awarded ‘Best Translation of a Quantum Concept’
Quantum Design Hackathon @ Microsoft Garage Awarded ‘Best Translation of a Quantum Concept’
The Challenge
The Challenge
Quantum computing is often hidden behind complex equations and staggered public understanding. My goal was to see how UX and interactive design could simplify this field and bridge the gap between abstract theory and intuition.
Quantum computing is often hidden behind complex equations and staggered public understanding. My goal was to see how UX and interactive design could simplify this field and bridge the gap between abstract theory and intuition.
The Solution : Interactive Stabilization
The Solution : Interactive Stabilization
Our team focused on the 'Cat Qubit'. After brainstorming with physicists, we developed a game where players use arrow keys to manually stabilize a rotating quantum state. This mechanic simulates how quantum hardware is engineered to fight its own errors (Active Error Correction).
Our team focused on the 'Cat Qubit'. After brainstorming with physicists, we developed a game where players use arrow keys to manually stabilize a rotating quantum state. This mechanic simulates how quantum hardware is engineered to fight its own errors (Active Error Correction).
when player press the left arrow key
when player press the left arrow key
when player press the right arrow key
when player press the right arrow key
Achieving a stabilized Cat Qubit state: The model splits into two symmetrical lobes once the energy balance is restored.
Achieving a stabilized Cat Qubit state: The model splits into two symmetrical lobes once the energy balance is restored.
To visualize quantum interference without misrepresenting it, I chose a Risograph-style stippling technique. Instead of polished graphics, the grainy texture honestly represents the "messy" reality of quantum uncertainty and overlapping probabilities.
To visualize quantum interference without misrepresenting it, I chose a Risograph-style stippling technique. Instead of polished graphics, the grainy texture honestly represents the "messy" reality of quantum uncertainty and overlapping probabilities.
Takeaways
Takeaways
Translating difficult theories into an intuitive experience was a challenging process, but it was a great reminder of the power of design. This project demonstrated how design can make the invisible visible and the complex accessible.
Translating difficult theories into an intuitive experience was a challenging process, but it was a great reminder of the power of design. This project demonstrated how design can make the invisible visible and the complex accessible.
Check out my team and other group's submission here! : https://lnkd.in/eTxaY5XN
