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2 years ago Sadly I have neither the time, nor the video producing skills required. But I've studied computer science and focused the last year on quantum algorithms. So I might be able to help out here or there, either on a theoretical level or if the target medium turns out to be some kind of interactive game/web-app etc.
Unfortunately I'm not the guy you are looking for, Just sending this so I get notified if something happens over here :)
About the author
Hi all! I'm a PhD student in Aarhus, Denmark, studying theoretical quantum physics. Specifically, I'm developing a method that allow us to model (some) open many-body quantum system.
I've always had a passion for teaching and explaining especially physics. I've worked as a guide at a science museum almost all my undergrad which has strengthened my communication skills. However, I'm not the most creative person, nor do I have any technical skills to produce nice animations, games etc.
Quick Summary
I'd like to teach about quantum error correction - specifically Shor's code. 3B1B already made on classical error correction (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8jsijhllIA&ab_channel=3Blue1Brown) and I think this would be a nice extension.
Briefly put, we cannot error correct in the same manner on a quantum computer as on a classical computer as we cannot measure single qubit observables since that would collapse the so called wave function and we would lose the quantum superposition. This can nicely be explained by simple linear algebra (plus some basic QM about superpositions) and I think some nice illustrations/animations can be made to accompany it.
The target audience would be the average 3B1B viewer. A person with a passion for puzzle solving, math, and creative ways to solve complicated problems. Quantum error correction fits nicely in this category. Hopefully it would also spark some interest in quantum (computing) which I think most viewers would be interested in.
Target medium
I'm very open for the medium. The most obvious choice would be a video with animations and/or illustrations. It could be with Manim or "minutephysics"-drawing style. I could also see this turn into some sort of puzzle game. I'm open for most ideas, but video currently seems like the natural choice for me right now.
I'm looking for a creative mind who's good with illustrations and/or animations along with great video-editing skills. I think I'm good at making a script but it would only be a bonus if you have skills in that too.
More details
I've supervised projects in quantum error correction for undergrad students. I think I have some overall idea for a storyboard/narrative but I would like that to be something we work out together.
Contact details
Contact me by replying to this thread or send me an email at christianlange@phys.au.dk
If you made it this far, thanks for reading and considering it! :-)
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