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QuTiP provides comprehensive tools for simulating and analyzing quantum mechanical systems. It handles both closed (unitary) and open (dissipative) quantum systems with multiple solvers optimized for different scenarios.
uv pip install qutipThis skill targets QuTiP 5.x (verified against 5.3.0). Key v5 API changes from v4: solver options are a plain dict (the old Options/solver.Options class is gone), stochastic solvers use heterodyne=True/False instead of a noise code, and progress_bar takes a string ('text'/'tqdm'/'') rather than True.
Optional packages for additional functionality:
# Quantum information processing (circuits, gates)
uv pip install qutip-qip
# Quantum optimal control (GRAPE/CRAB pulse optimization)
uv pip install qutip-qtrlfrom qutip import *
import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
# Create quantum state
psi = basis(2, 0) # |0⟩ state
# Create operator
H = sigmaz() # Hamiltonian
# Time evolution
tlist = np.linspace(0, 10, 100)
result = sesolve(H, psi, tlist, e_ops=[sigmaz()])
# Plot results
plt.plot(tlist, result.expect[0])
plt.xlabel('Time')
plt.ylabel('⟨σz⟩')
plt.show()Create and manipulate quantum states and operators:
# States
psi = basis(N, n) # Fock state |n⟩
psi = coherent(N, alpha) # Coherent state |α⟩
rho = thermal_dm(N, n_avg) # Thermal density matrix
# Operators
a = destroy(N) # Annihilation operator
H = num(N) # Number operator
sx, sy, sz = sigmax(), sigmay(), sigmaz() # Pauli matrices
# Composite systems
psi_AB = tensor(psi_A, psi_B) # Tensor productSee references/core_concepts.md for comprehensive coverage of quantum objects, states, operators, and tensor products.
Multiple solvers for different scenarios:
# Closed systems (unitary evolution)
result = sesolve(H, psi0, tlist, e_ops=[num(N)])
# Open systems (dissipation)
c_ops = [np.sqrt(0.1) * destroy(N)] # Collapse operators
result = mesolve(H, psi0, tlist, c_ops, e_ops=[num(N)])
# Quantum trajectories (Monte Carlo)
result = mcsolve(H, psi0, tlist, c_ops, ntraj=500, e_ops=[num(N)])Solver selection guide:
sesolve: Pure states, unitary evolutionmesolve: Mixed states, dissipation, general open systemsmcsolve: Quantum jumps, photon counting, individual trajectoriesbrmesolve: Weak system-bath couplingfmmesolve: Time-periodic Hamiltonians (Floquet)See references/time_evolution.md for detailed solver documentation, time-dependent Hamiltonians, and advanced options.
Compute physical quantities:
# Expectation values
n_avg = expect(num(N), psi)
# Entropy measures
S = entropy_vn(rho) # Von Neumann entropy
C = concurrence(rho) # Entanglement (two qubits)
# Fidelity and distance
F = fidelity(psi1, psi2)
D = tracedist(rho1, rho2)
# Correlation functions
corr = correlation_2op_1t(H, rho0, taulist, c_ops, A, B)
w, S = spectrum_correlation_fft(taulist, corr)
# Steady states
rho_ss = steadystate(H, c_ops)See references/analysis.md for entropy, fidelity, measurements, correlation functions, and steady state calculations.
Visualize quantum states and dynamics:
# Bloch sphere
b = Bloch()
b.add_states(psi)
b.show()
# Wigner function (phase space)
xvec = np.linspace(-5, 5, 200)
W = wigner(psi, xvec, xvec)
plt.contourf(xvec, xvec, W, 100, cmap='RdBu')
# Fock distribution
plot_fock_distribution(psi)
# Matrix visualization
hinton(rho) # Hinton diagram
matrix_histogram(H.full()) # 3D barsSee references/visualization.md for Bloch sphere animations, Wigner functions, Q-functions, and matrix visualizations.
Specialized techniques for complex scenarios:
# Floquet theory (periodic Hamiltonians)
T = 2 * np.pi / w_drive
f_modes, f_energies = floquet_modes(H, T, args)
result = fmmesolve(H, psi0, tlist, c_ops, T=T, args=args)
# HEOM (non-Markovian, strong coupling)
from qutip.solver.heom import HEOMSolver, BosonicBath
# Bath correlation as a sum of exponentials: ck_real, vk_real, ck_imag, vk_imag
bath = BosonicBath(Q, ck_real, vk_real, ck_imag, vk_imag)
hsolver = HEOMSolver(H_sys, [bath], max_depth=5)
result = hsolver.run(rho0, tlist)
# Permutational invariance (identical particles)
from qutip.piqs.piqs import dicke, jspin # not exported at qutip.piqs top level
psi = dicke(N, j, m) # Dicke states
Jz = jspin(N, 'z') # Collective operatorsSee references/advanced.md for Floquet theory, HEOM, permutational invariance, stochastic solvers, superoperators, and performance optimization.
# System parameters
N = 20 # Hilbert space dimension
omega = 1.0 # Oscillator frequency
kappa = 0.1 # Decay rate
# Hamiltonian and collapse operators
H = omega * num(N)
c_ops = [np.sqrt(kappa) * destroy(N)]
# Initial state
psi0 = coherent(N, 3.0)
# Time evolution
tlist = np.linspace(0, 50, 200)
result = mesolve(H, psi0, tlist, c_ops, e_ops=[num(N)])
# Visualize
plt.plot(tlist, result.expect[0])
plt.xlabel('Time')
plt.ylabel('⟨n⟩')
plt.title('Photon Number Decay')
plt.show()# Create Bell state
psi0 = bell_state('00')
# Local dephasing on each qubit
gamma = 0.1
c_ops = [
np.sqrt(gamma) * tensor(sigmaz(), qeye(2)),
np.sqrt(gamma) * tensor(qeye(2), sigmaz())
]
# Track entanglement
tlist = np.linspace(0, 10, 100)
result = mesolve(qeye([2, 2]), psi0, tlist, c_ops)
# With collapse operators, result.states are density matrices (type 'oper'),
# so pass them straight to concurrence() — do NOT call .proj() on them.
C_t = [concurrence(state) for state in result.states]
plt.plot(tlist, C_t)
plt.xlabel('Time')
plt.ylabel('Concurrence')
plt.title('Entanglement Decay')
plt.show()# System parameters
N = 10 # Cavity Fock space
wc = 1.0 # Cavity frequency
wa = 1.0 # Atom frequency
g = 0.05 # Coupling strength
# Operators
a = tensor(destroy(N), qeye(2)) # Cavity
sm = tensor(qeye(N), sigmam()) # Atom
# Hamiltonian (RWA)
H = wc * a.dag() * a + wa * sm.dag() * sm + g * (a.dag() * sm + a * sm.dag())
# Initial state: cavity in coherent state, atom in ground state
psi0 = tensor(coherent(N, 2), basis(2, 0))
# Dissipation
kappa = 0.1 # Cavity decay
gamma = 0.05 # Atomic decay
c_ops = [np.sqrt(kappa) * a, np.sqrt(gamma) * sm]
# Observables
n_cav = a.dag() * a
n_atom = sm.dag() * sm
# Evolve
tlist = np.linspace(0, 50, 200)
result = mesolve(H, psi0, tlist, c_ops, e_ops=[n_cav, n_atom])
# Plot
fig, axes = plt.subplots(2, 1, figsize=(8, 6), sharex=True)
axes[0].plot(tlist, result.expect[0])
axes[0].set_ylabel('⟨n_cavity⟩')
axes[1].plot(tlist, result.expect[1])
axes[1].set_ylabel('⟨n_atom⟩')
axes[1].set_xlabel('Time')
plt.tight_layout()
plt.show()sesolve for pure states is faster than mesolve'cos(w*t)') is fasteste_ops instead of storing all statesoptions dict (atol/rtol/nsteps)mcsolve automatically uses multiple CPUsntraj, Hilbert space size, and tolerancesMemory issues: Reduce Hilbert space dimension, use store_final_state option, or consider Krylov methods
Slow simulations: Use string-based time-dependence, increase tolerances slightly, or try method='bdf' for stiff problems
Numerical instabilities: Decrease time steps (nsteps option), increase tolerances, or check Hamiltonian/operators are properly defined
Import errors: Ensure QuTiP is installed correctly; quantum gates require qutip-qip package
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