Writing conventions for quantum computing topics (gates, states, algorithms, concepts).
Example opening:
Quantum Fourier Transform is an $n$-qubit unitary gate mapping computational basis state $|j\rangle$ to a superposition with phases determined by $j$. It is the quantum analogue of the discrete Fourier transform and appears in Shor's factoring and phase estimation algorithms.
$|\psi\rangle$, $n$ qubits (use LaTeX, not Unicode)$|\psi\rangle$ in body (LaTeX); Unicode |ψ⟩ only in article titlesZ operator, CNOT gate)\begin{pmatrix}...\end{pmatrix}Gates: Definition, Properties, Circuit Implementation, Applications, Scalability, Relations
States: Definition, Properties, Construction, Measurement, Applications, Relations
Algorithms: Problem statement, Overview, Quantum Subroutines, Complexity, Applications, Limitations, Relations
- **term**: description format with blank line before[[article-id|Display Text]] in body text, never in headingsAlways: definition, formalism, applications, relations, scalability
When relevant: matrix representations, circuit diagrams (text descriptions), implementation details, approximations
Omit: proofs and derivations, historical anecdotes, trivial asides, “in conclusion” summaries
Technical but approachable. Short paragraphs (3–6 sentences). Neutral (“is used in” not “is important for”). No superlatives or marketing language.
Gate: [Name] is an $n$-qubit gate that [action]. Its matrix is [form]. It is [Clifford/non-Clifford, self-inverse, etc.].
State: [Name] is an $n$-qubit state where [property]. It is an eigenstate of [operator] with eigenvalue [value]. Applications: [algorithms/protocols].
Concept: [Name] is the set of [gates/states] where [defining property]. Examples: [list].