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state-o-gram --A Novel 2D Visualization for Quantum States

Quantum Physics 2025-08-27 v1

Abstract

Quantum computing is rapidly gaining popularity, necessitating intuitive visualization tools for complex quantum states. While the Bloch Sphere effectively visualizes single-qubit states, it fundamentally lacks scalability for multi-qubit systems. Existing multi-qubit visualization attempts, such as VENUS, have shown promise but often face limitations in scalability beyond a few qubits. This paper introduces state-o-gram, a novel 2D visualization approach designed to intuitively represent quantum states for an arbitrary number of qubits. state-o-gram effectively visualizes probability amplitudes and phase angles in a unified 2D framework, addressing the limitations of prior art. We detail its design principles, visual elements, and application to multi-qubit systems, aiming to provide a scalable and intuitive tool for quantum state analysis. We evaluate the applicability by visualizing the states throughout the Deutsch-Josza algorithm.

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@article{arxiv.2508.18390,
  title  = {state-o-gram --A Novel 2D Visualization for Quantum States},
  author = {Fritz Schinkel},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2508.18390},
  year   = {2025}
}

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10 pages, 8 figures

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