Quantum Simulations of Opinion Dynamics
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| author | Guo, Xingyu Wang, Xiaoyang Wang, Lingxiao |
| author_facet | Guo, Xingyu Wang, Xiaoyang Wang, Lingxiao |
| contents | Consensus formation is a central problem in collective behavior. In this work, we develop quantum models of opinion dynamics that can be exactly solved and implemented on current quantum hardware. By exploiting quantum superposition, measurement-induced state collapse, and entanglement, our framework captures key features of opinion evolution and allows a systematic investigation of how network connectivity shapes consensus formation. We demonstrate our approach using practical quantum circuits and validate representative cases on IBM Quantum devices for the open-chain. These findings pave the way for further exploration into quantum-enhanced social modeling, highlighting the potential of near-term quantum computers for simulating collective behavior in complex systems. |
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| spellingShingle | Quantum Simulations of Opinion Dynamics Guo, Xingyu Wang, Xiaoyang Wang, Lingxiao Physics and Society Quantum Physics Consensus formation is a central problem in collective behavior. In this work, we develop quantum models of opinion dynamics that can be exactly solved and implemented on current quantum hardware. By exploiting quantum superposition, measurement-induced state collapse, and entanglement, our framework captures key features of opinion evolution and allows a systematic investigation of how network connectivity shapes consensus formation. We demonstrate our approach using practical quantum circuits and validate representative cases on IBM Quantum devices for the open-chain. These findings pave the way for further exploration into quantum-enhanced social modeling, highlighting the potential of near-term quantum computers for simulating collective behavior in complex systems. |
| title | Quantum Simulations of Opinion Dynamics |
| topic | Physics and Society Quantum Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.03770 |