Level 3

Probability Amplitudes

Amplitudes are the signed ingredients of a quantum state; probabilities come from their squared size.

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Visualize

ampamp

The simulator shows probabilities and, for Pro access, the state vector table with amplitudes and phase.

Understand

A 50/50 qubit has equal-size amplitudes for 0 and 1.

Why it matters

Interference depends on amplitude signs and phase, not probabilities alone.

Misconception

Probabilities do not store enough information to predict all later quantum behavior.

Apply

Compare H with H-H and notice how the second H changes the final outcome.

Example DSL

# Hadamard superposition
qubits 1
H 0
MEASURE 0

Quick check

Why do amplitudes matter beyond probabilities?