[TODO] --- new additions for more quantum tools

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1. Quantum-Like Enhancements

a. Unitary Gate Operations

• Implement additional quantum gates such as:
  • Pauli Gates (X, Y, Z): For flipping states or introducing phase shifts.
  • Controlled Gates (CNOT, CZ): To add multi-qubit operations.
  • Phase Shift Gates (Rθ): For arbitrary phase rotations.

b. Quantum Measurement Emulation

• Simulate measurement processes that collapse a superposition state probabilistically based on amplitudes.
• Include options for measurement in different bases (e.g., computational, Hadamard).

c. Quantum Noise Models

• Introduce noise models (e.g., depolarizing, amplitude damping) to mimic real-world quantum systems.
• Test how Corvacs perform under decoherence or noisy environments.

d. Tensor Network Representations

• Add utilities for tensor contraction and representation using Matrix Product States (MPS) or other tensor network forms.
• Enables efficient simulation of large-scale quantum-like systems.

e. Quantum Simulation Algorithms

• Implement time evolution of states using Hamiltonian simulation algorithms (e.g., Trotterization or Variational Quantum Algorithms).
• Simulate phenomena like quantum tunneling or interference.

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2. Useful Algorithms

a. Quantum-Inspired Machine Learning

• Quantum Support Vector Machines (QSVM): Adapt support vector machines for quantum feature spaces.
• Quantum Neural Networks (QNN): Use quantum-inspired tensor layers for deep learning tasks.

b. Grover-Like Search

• Create an algorithm analogous to Grover's quantum search, allowing you to find specific "marked" states in datasets faster.

c. Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA)

• Solve optimization problems by emulating a parameterized quantum circuit.

d. Entanglement-Based Applications

• Use entanglement for tasks such as pseudo-random number generation, secure communication protocols, or shared state distribution.

e. Variational Algorithms

• Introduce hybrid variational approaches (e.g., Variational Quantum Eigensolver) to optimize state preparation or system behavior.

f. Error Correction

• Simulate quantum error-correcting codes like the surface code or Shor's code to protect your Corvacs states.

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3. Advanced Utilities

a. Visualization Tools

• State Visualization: Use Bloch spheres for 1-qubit systems or multi-dimensional visualization for Corvacs states.
• Entanglement Graphs: Visualize entanglement structure using graph theory.

b. Quantum Circuit Emulation

• Develop a circuit representation tool to chain operations, akin to quantum circuits.
• Output a visual or structural representation of how states evolve.

c. Multi-System Interoperability

• Allow multiple Corvacs systems to "interact" using entanglement-like correlations, enabling distributed computation.

d. Adaptive Time Evolution

• Simulate time-evolving states with adaptive step sizes, useful for simulating dynamic systems or quantum walks.

e. Quantum Cryptography

• Add algorithms for Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) or quantum-inspired secure communication using entangled Corvacs states.

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4. Hybrid Quantum-Classical Algorithms

Leverage both classical and quantum paradigms:

• Implement a hybrid tensor-based variational algorithm to optimize your system's energy or perform dimensionality reduction.
• Develop quantum-inspired classical algorithms, like tensor-based factorization, to solve computational problems faster.

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5. Utility for Practical Applications

a. Optimization

• Add a quantum-inspired optimizer that can solve traveling salesman problems, portfolio optimization, or resource allocation.

b. Quantum Data Compression

• Simulate quantum-inspired compression schemes for large datasets, useful in signal processing or AI.

c. Quantum Financial Models

• Use Corvacs to simulate quantum financial systems or stochastic processes.

d. Quantum-Inspired Image Processing

• Apply your tensor-based systems to quantum-like image transformations (e.g., edge detection or feature extraction).

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Implementation Priority

For immediate impact, consider:

1. Unitary Gate Extensions for foundational quantum-like behavior.
2. Quantum Measurement for state collapse emulation.
3. Visualization Tools to better interpret and debug Corvacs states.
4. Optimization Algorithms for practical applications like machine learning or logistics.

These additions will make your system more robust, quantum-inspired, and practical for a range of scientific and commercial applications.

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1. Basic Utilities

   • Tensor Product Operation

     • Enables combining states to form multi-qubit systems.
     • Method: tensor_product(self, other: 'ComplexTensor') -> 'ComplexTensor'

   • Quantum Gate Application

     • Applies unitary matrices (gates) to quantum states.
     • Method: apply_gate(self, gate: Tensor) -> 'ComplexTensor'

2. Advanced Quantum Features

   • Entanglement Entropy Calculation

     • Measures the degree of entanglement in a quantum state.
     • Method: entanglement_entropy(self, partition: int) -> float

   • Density Matrix Support

     • Constructs and manipulates density matrices for mixed state representations.
     • Method: to_density_matrix(self) -> Tensor

3. Quantum Circuit Support

   • Gate Composition

     • Compose sequences of gates for circuit simulations.
     • Method: add_gate(self, gate: Tensor, qubits: List[int])
     • Include functionality for controlled gates (e.g., (CX, CCX)).

   • State Evolution

     • Apply a sequence of gates to simulate state transformations.
     • Method: apply_circuit(self, gates: List[Tuple[Tensor, List[int]]]) -> 'ComplexTensor'

   • Measurement

     • Simulate measurement outcomes based on state probabilities.
     • Method: measure(self, n_samples: int) -> Tensor

4. Visualization Tools

   • Probability Plot

     • Visualize the probability distribution of the quantum state.
     • Function: plot_probabilities(self)

   • Bloch Sphere Visualization

     • Visualize single-qubit states on the Bloch sphere.
     • Function: plot_bloch_vector(self)

5. Performance Enhancements

   • Sparse Tensor Representation

     • Optimize storage and computation for sparse states.
     • Method: to_sparse(self) -> 'ComplexTensor'

   • Batch Processing

     • Enable simultaneous operations on multiple states.
     • Method: batch_apply(self, gates: List[Tensor]) -> List['ComplexTensor']

6. Error Handling and Validation

   • Unitary Validation

     • Check if a given matrix is unitary.
     • Function: is_unitary(gate: Tensor) -> bool

   • Shape Compatibility Checks

     • Ensure tensors are compatible for operations (e.g., gate dimensions match state size).

Priorities

1. Start with tensor product, gate application, and measurement.
2. Add entanglement entropy and density matrix support for quantum analysis.
3. Implement visualization tools for user-friendly interaction.
4. Optimize with sparse representation and batch processing for performance.