Quantum Computing Demos Overview
Welcome to the RasQberry Quantum Computing Demos! This collection of interactive demonstrations brings quantum computing concepts to life through visualizations, games, and artistic creations.
What Are These Demos?
These demos are designed to make quantum computing accessible and engaging. Each demo illustrates different quantum concepts through hands-on experiences, from visualizing quantum states to solving puzzles with quantum algorithms.
Demo Categories
🎨 Visualization & Art
Bloch Sphere - Interactive single-qubit state visualization Perfect for beginners. See how quantum gates transform qubit states in real-time on the Bloch sphere.
Fractals - Quantum-generated fractal art Create beautiful animated Julia set fractals using quantum-derived parameters. Art meets quantum mechanics!
Raspberry Tie - LED display of quantum circuit results Run quantum circuits on IBM Quantum and visualize results on the LED array. Your quantum computer with lights!
🎮 Games & Puzzles
Quantum Lights Out - Quantum puzzle solver Watch a quantum algorithm solve the classic Lights Out puzzle step-by-step on your LED panel.
Qoffee Maker - Quantum beverage selection Design quantum circuits to select your favorite beverage. Fun introduction to quantum measurement!
Fun with Quantum - Serious games collection Jupyter notebooks featuring quantum games: coin games (superposition), GHZ game (entanglement), and more.
🔬 Advanced Concepts
GHZ with Multiple Qubits - Multi-qubit entanglement Explore GHZ states with up to 192 qubits, visualized on the LED display.
Quantum Paradoxes - Famous thought experiments Implementations of Schrödinger's Cat, Quantum Zeno Effect, teleportation, and more.
Getting Started
Running Demos
Most demos can be started in multiple ways:
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RasQberry Menu (Recommended)
sudo raspi-configNavigate to: 0 RasQberry → Quantum Computing Demos
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Desktop Icons Double-click the demo icon on your desktop
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Desktop Menu Applications → RasQberry → [Demo Name]
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Command Line Each demo has its own launcher script in
RQB2-bin/
Hardware Requirements
All Demos:
- Raspberry Pi 5 (recommended) or Pi 4
- Display (monitor or VNC)
- RasQberry OS installed
LED-Based Demos:
- 4× WS2812 LED panels (4×12 pixels each)
- Connected to GPIO pin 21
- Required for: Raspberry Tie, Quantum Lights Out, GHZ Demo
Browser-Based Demos:
- No LEDs needed
- Run in Chromium browser
- Includes: Bloch Sphere, Qoffee Maker, Fractals
Educational Value
Each demo teaches different quantum concepts:
| Demo | Quantum Concepts | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Bloch Sphere | Single-qubit states, quantum gates | Beginners |
| Qoffee Maker | Quantum measurement, superposition | Beginners |
| Raspberry Tie | Quantum circuits, IBM Quantum platform | Intermediate |
| Quantum Lights Out | Quantum algorithms, problem solving | Intermediate |
| Fractals | Quantum visualization, complex numbers | Intermediate |
| GHZ Demo | Multi-qubit entanglement, GHZ states | Advanced |
| Fun with Quantum | Various concepts through games | All levels |
Quick Demo Recommendations
New to Quantum Computing?
- Start with Bloch Sphere - understand single qubits
- Try Qoffee Maker - learn about measurement
- Explore Fun with Quantum games
Have LEDs Connected?
- Raspberry Tie - see your quantum circuits in lights
- Quantum Lights Out - quantum puzzle solving
Want to Create Art?
- Fractals - generate stunning quantum fractals
Ready for Advanced Topics?
- GHZ Demo - explore multi-qubit entanglement
- Quantum Paradoxes - famous thought experiments
All Demos
For a complete list with descriptions and screenshots, see the Demo List.
Resources
Learning Quantum Computing
RasQberry Documentation
Contributing
Found a bug or want to suggest improvements?
- Report Issues on GitHub
- Use the "Edit this page" link at the bottom to suggest documentation improvements
Community
- RasQberry Project: Building quantum computing education tools
- Open Source: All code and 3D models are freely available
- Global Community: Contributors and users worldwide
Ready to explore quantum computing? Choose a demo above and start your quantum journey!