[A]synchronous makes the science behind quantum computing - specifically the phenomena of quantum entanglement and superposition - more accessible.

Using real data from IBMs quantum computer, the project visualizes the relationship between two entangled and superposed qubits. The perfect symmetry between the qubits is visually shown through a TouchDesigner animation. However, since no quantum computer is perfect yet, the perfect symmetry is then distorted by noise in our data. This is achieved by warping the visuals according to the system's noise.

[A]synchronous was awarded First Place in the IBM Quantum Hackathon for the most creative use of Quantum Technology in Music and Design.

[A]synchronous was selected for an exhibition in the Microscope Gallery as part of the < Quantum | Art > exhibition in March 2023. The exhibition was organized by the IBM Quantum division in collaboration with The New School Innovation Center.

From our first prototype to the final exhibition piece, we went through several cycles of user feedback. The goal was to make the project as clear and straight-forward as possible.

Using Quiskit, we designed a superposed and entangled quantum circuit and ran it through a Quantum Computer. The Touchdesigner animation reads the data and visually responds to noise in the quantum system. Then, an Ableton Push lets users add different gates to the quantum circuit. Lastly, an Arduino connected to vibration motors represent the noise in our quantum circuit.