PhoQSim: Open-Source Photonic Quantum Simulator

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Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Key Features
• Getting Started
• Development Phases
• Usage
• Contributing
• License
• Contact
• Acknowledgments

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Welcome to PhoQSim!

PhoQSim is an open-source photonic quantum simulator designed to enable researchers, educators, and developers to explore quantum photonic circuits with ease. Built to support Gaussian and non-Gaussian systems, PhoQSim bridges theoretical research and experimental implementation while prioritizing scalability, usability, and accessibility.

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Introduction

Photonic quantum systems are at the forefront of quantum computing due to their scalability and potential for fault-tolerant computation. PhoQSim addresses the limitations of existing simulators, offering support for large-scale photonic circuits, real-time visualization, and a user-friendly interface. By prioritizing open collaboration and community-driven innovation, PhoQSim aims to democratize access to cutting-edge quantum photonics tools.

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Key Features

• 📡 Simulate Gaussian and Non-Gaussian Systems
  Efficiently model photonic quantum circuits, including single-photon sources, squeezing operations, and photon-number-resolving detectors.

• 🔄 Real-Time Visualization
  Explore phase-space representations (e.g., Wigner functions) and photon distributions with intuitive visual tools.

• 🔗 Integration-Ready
  Seamlessly connects with platforms like Strawberry Fields, PennyLane, and device-level tools like Ansys Lumerical.

• 🚀 Scalability and Performance
  Leverages advanced computational techniques, including tensor networks and GPU acceleration, for large-scale systems.

• 💡 Open-Source and Community-Driven
  Contribute to and benefit from a growing ecosystem of photonic quantum tools.

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Getting Started

Clone the Repository

To get started, clone the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/DennisWayo/PhoQSim-Open-Source.gitComing soon.....

Development Phases

PhoQSim’s development is structured into four key phases:

1. Research and Planning
   Develop mathematical models for Gaussian and non-Gaussian systems.

2. Core Development
   Implement scalable solvers and robust noise modeling.

3. Interface and Visualization
   Build an interactive SwiftUI-based interface and real-time visualization tools.

4. Open-Source Launch
   Release on GitHub with documentation, tutorials, and active community engagement.

How to Contribute

Coming soon.....

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Funders/ Collaborations and Partnerships

PhoQSim collaborates with leading institutions and industry partners to validate and enhance its features. Stay tuned for updates on our partnerships and experimental results.

Contact

For questions, feel free to reach out:

• 📧 Email: iwayoden@gmail.com
• 💬 Discord/Slack: Coming Soon!

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to the open-source community and pioneering platforms like Strawberry Fields and QuTiP, which inspire PhoQSim’s mission to advance quantum photonics.