Enseñanza del algoritmo de Shor por medio de una interfaz gráfica

Abstract

In the training of future professionals in science and engineering through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education and scientific and technological literacy (STL), the use, mastery and creation of educational software that emphasizes the teaching and learning process in a clearer, simpler and easier way is essential. Shor's algorithm presents in its implementation a revolution in current cryptography systems, mixing classical and quantum concepts together with the computational structure (circuit) during its implementation and operation; for this reason, it makes it one of the most difficult computational algorithms to understand and study, in addition, the bibliography is not sufficient, because there are few examples that allow to appreciate the development of Shor's algorithm. With this in mind, the physics and computer science group FISINFOR of the Francisco José de Caldas District University has developed a new educational-computational resource in order to reduce the time required for learning and teaching Shor's algorithm with the creation of the software called Software Education Quantum Shor Algorithm (abbreviated as SEQSA). SEQSA complies with the guidelines framed in the ISO 9126 Standard and the educational software evaluation model of the Latin American Institute of Educational Communication in the Educational Research and Models Unit. Likewise, the standards established by the Administrative Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (COLCIENCIAS) are applied as established in resolution 000284-2004 as software quality evaluation metrics for its registration.