QuCode: A Novel Conceptual Description of Quantum Algorithms

Conventional presentations of quantum algorithms overwhelmingly rely on mathematical formalism, posing an unnecessary barrier to conceptual understanding. The growing influence of quantum computing across diverse domains necessitates more accessible education on the subject. To engage a broader audi...

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Published in:Proceedings / International Symposium on Multiple-Valued Logic pp. 126 - 130
Main Authors: Ketineni, Hrithik, Perkowski, Marek
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Published: IEEE 28.05.2024
Subjects:
Bernstein-Vazirani algorithm
Computers
Deutsch-Jozsa algorithm
Education
Flowcharts
Observers
oracle
pedagogy
pseudocode
Quantum algorithm
quantum algorithms
quantum computing
Simon's algorithm
Supply chains
Syntactics
ISSN:2378-2226
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Summary:Conventional presentations of quantum algorithms overwhelmingly rely on mathematical formalism, posing an unnecessary barrier to conceptual understanding. The growing influence of quantum computing across diverse domains necessitates more accessible education on the subject. To engage a broader audience in quantum computing, we introduce a new approach for teaching quantum algorithms: drawing parallels to classical pseudocode. This approach, which we call "QuCode," is demonstrated through its application to several black box quantum algorithms: Deutsch-Jozsa, Bernstein-Vazirani, and Simon's algorithm.
ISSN:2378-2226
DOI:10.1109/ISMVL60454.2024.00033