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| Track 1: Looking Toward Hilbert Space
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| Track 2: Quantum Etude_00
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| Track 2: the Superstring Octet (Opus 101)
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Reflections From Hilbert Space
In quantum mechanics, a Hilbert space is an infinite-dimensional, complex vector space that serves as the mathematical stage for describing all possible states of a quantum system, with each state represented by a vector (or “ket,” |ψ⟩).
Dear Listener,
The compositions in this project represent the results of my research and creative practice in the area of quantum computing (QC). With the exception of Track 1, each track was derived directly from my research into quantum computational creativity. I have been studying quantum physics for many years and it was a natural progression of these studies to begin working with QC toward musical composition.
Track 1 was inspired and influenced by my research into this area but was not directly derived from it. It is a result of a generative MAX patch titled, “an Eternal Song version 5”… the 5th iteration, in as many years, of the patch.
Track 2 represents the first step in this direction. It is the result of a sonification of quantum waveform interference patterns during circuit execution using 10 qubits. It was achieved through the use of one of IBM’s Heron series, 156 qubit, quantum computers and their suite of Python libraries called the Quantum Information Science Kit (Qiskit). As such it established a workflow and proof of concept toward my future work in this area. Can you hear the quantum quanta buzzing around and interacting? You can read more about the project here.
Track 3 represents the results of direct transductions from wavefield interference patterns, during specifically designed circuit executions in Hilbert space, to the audio listening space. It was an important tenant of this research and creative practice to employ QC in a manner that is only possible with QC. Therefore sonifications and quasi-random number generations, which can be accomplished with classical computing, were not within the scope. Conversely, implementing direct correlations between QC and the audio listening space is precisely the goal. This composition is thus comprised of humanly perceivable quantum wave function activities captured during specifically constrained quantum circuit executions. The results are truly novel and establish an unprecedented musical syntax. Listen carefully. What do you hear within these waveforms?
Work in Progress
This ongoing research is in the early stages. Further expressions of uniquely quantum-derived musical compositions are in the pipeline and will be posted here as they are developed. This new frontier is utterly fascinating… future facing… and there are no roadmaps. The deep and broad potential in the area quantum computational creativity is truly boundless and it is the future occurring NOW!
Thank you for listening!