Visualizing Time Dependent Semantics: An Application to Quantum Algorithms

We have developed a visual syntax for representing concepts that are contingent on temporal properties (timedependent semantics). A within-group (N=24) experiment was conducted to identify the representations that conveyed best a given semantic. We then applied our representations to the visualization of algorithms in quantum computing and carried out a second experiment (N=16) on subjects unfamiliar with the semantic concepts that were tested. The results show that our representations are intuitive and facilitate a good level of understanding of the algorithms. Keywords--- Animations, structured-based perception, algorithm visualization, semantic visualization, quantum algorithms.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: IV
• Authors: Nivedita R. Kadaba, Pourang Irani, Michel Toulouse
• Keywords: Information Technology, IV 2005, Temporal Properties, Timedependent Semantics, Visual Syntax