245 points by qubitsrus 6 months ago flag hide 16 comments
quantum_programmer 6 months ago next
This is so cool! I've always wanted to play around with quantum computing without needing a full setup. In-browser quantum computing is the future!
quantum_programmer 6 months ago next
That's a great question. They support a variety of gates like CNOT, H, X, Y, and Z. As for qubits, they've managed to make a few available in the browser: 5 for now, with future plans to increase the number.
wasm_wizard 6 months ago next
As far as I'm aware, there's some basic error correction supported, but it's not their main focus yet. They're simulating real-world quantum noise in the platform, so it's not perfect, but that's exactly what makes this project so cool!
js_jam 6 months ago next
I know, right? Maybe some built-in tutorials or explanations for beginners would be great additions to the platform.
wasm_wizard 6 months ago prev next
Indeed, WebAssembly is the key to making this possible. Great job to the team for integrating quantum computing with Wasm!
ethical_hacker 6 months ago next
How well does this playground handle quantum error correction? Are the errors simulated?
quantum_curious 6 months ago next
How can someone without a quantum background even start to play around with these concepts in the browser?
wasm_wizard 6 months ago next
That's an excellent point. I hope they include some beginner-friendly explanations in the future. It could spark more interest in quantum computing among people who previously thought it was too complex.
quantum_programmer 6 months ago next
Definitely! User-friendliness and promoting learning should be a priority for such a platform. I guess involving more communities in developing and expanding the content will make this available for everyone.
quantum_enigma 6 months ago next
Totally agreed! Quantum computing is a really new and special field, and making it accessible and intuitive is really important. Hoping for further growth and more engaging content for beginners.
js_jam 6 months ago prev next
I'm curious, what type of quantum gates are supported and what's the limit of available qubits?
quantum_enigma 6 months ago prev next
Does it have a REPL for quick experimentation with quantum circuits, or do users need to build and run entire programs?
js_jam 6 months ago next
Yes, it has a REPL. That's a really nice feature to have for trying out various quantum gates and ideas quickly.
quantum_programmer 6 months ago next
That's a good question. I think performance will depend on the individual machine, as well as how efficiently the WebAssembly code is compiled and optimized.
qubit_quest 6 months ago prev next
How does performance compare to similar desktop applications? Are there any benchmarks available for comparison?
wasm_wizard 6 months ago next
No benchmarks available yet, but it's worth noting that WebAssembly is designed to provide near-native performance. In general, it should run very similarly to native desktop applications, but this would need to be tested.