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Decodoku

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Decodoku
Developer(s)NCCR QSIT, University of Basel
Initial release2016
Operating systemCross-platform
(iOS, Android, Browser)
Available inEnglish, German
TypeCitizen science, Online game, Quantum physics
LicenseMIT License
Websitewww.decodoku.com

Decodoku is set of online citizen science games, based on quantum error correction.[1] The project is supported by the NCCR QSIT[2] and the University of Basel, and allows the public to get involved with quantum error correction research.[3][4]

The games present the clues left in a quantum computer when errors occur, and encourage the players to work out how best to correct them. These puzzles are presented in a manner similar to typical casual puzzle games, like 2048, Threes or Sudoku,[5] with the scientific background explained via the project website and YouTube channel.[6] Thus far three games have been released: Decodoku, Decodoku:Puzzles and Decodoku:Colors.

References

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  1. ^ "Welcome to Decodoku". Decodoku Website. 13 January 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  2. ^ "News & Events". QSIT Website. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  3. ^ "A Playful Approach to Quantum Computing". University of Basel News. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Tüfteln und knobeln für die Forschung". Basler Zeitung. 25 July 2016. Archived from the original on 1 October 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  5. ^ "Decodoku is a new puzzle game with a scientific twist". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  6. ^ "Decodoku Channel". YouTube. Retrieved 29 September 2016.