EIGENSOUND LITE

Quantum Mechanics Sonification Platform v0.2.0
Synthesizer
Explorer
Sequencer
About
● Recording
Particle in Box
Harmonic Oscillator
Double Well
Step Potential
Smaller wells = higher energies, more cramped wavefunctions = higher pitch. Controls quantum confinement strength.
100
100% = sharp quantum states with discrete energies, 0% = classical uncertainty with continuous frequencies
100%
How fast excited atoms release photons and drop to lower energy levels. Controls cascade timing.
200ms
Different waveforms create different timbres while preserving quantum energy relationships
Sine
Controls how quantum energy levels are mapped to audible frequencies. Essential for hearing low-energy states.
110
Linear
Logarithmic
Octave Fold
Normalize
Energy Cascade
Superposition
Entanglement
Tunneling Beats
Coherence
Interference
Phase Transition
Quantum Revival
Scientific Mode: Explore quantum phenomena through direct manipulation of potential wells. Each configuration produces unique sonic signatures that reflect the underlying physics.
Square Well
5.0
System Analysis:
Energy Levels: -
Avg Spacing: -
Quantum Number: -
Degeneracy: -
Tunneling Prob: -%
Controls how much measurement disturbs the quantum system. 100% = complete collapse, lower values = partial measurement
100%
Quantum Sequencer: Generate melodies and rhythms from quantum phenomena like quantum walks, spin chains, tunneling rhythms, and interference beats.
Different quantum phenomena generate unique musical patterns: walks create melodies, spins create rhythms, tunneling creates irregular beats
Quantum Walk
Spin Chain
Tunneling Rhythm
Interference Beat
Number of quantum evolution steps to generate. Longer sequences show more complex quantum behavior patterns.
16
Core quantum mechanical parameters controlling sequence generation behavior
Controls quantum transition probabilities - higher values = bigger jumps between energy states
50%
How fast the quantum system evolves in time - controls tempo of generated patterns
500ms
How long quantum superposition lasts before decoherence - longer = more predictable patterns
1000ms
Generated Sequence:
Click "Generate" to create a quantum sequence...
Temperature affects thermal energy distribution, coupling controls particle interactions
300K
1.0
Enhanced sequence generation and integration options

Dual-Validity Framework

This prototype demonstrates how quantum mechanical principles can be translated into sound while maintaining both scientific accuracy and artistic expressiveness.

Core Concepts:

  • Energy Quantization: Discrete energy levels create specific pitches
  • Wavefunction: Spatial probability shapes timbre and stereo field
  • Quantum Tunneling: Probabilistic note transitions
  • Superposition: Multiple simultaneous states create rich harmonies
  • Measurement Collapse: Observation changes the quantum state
  • Entanglement: Correlated particles affect each other instantaneously
  • 🆕 Coherence: Temperature-dependent quantum state stability
  • 🆕 Interference: Wave interference patterns with thermal noise
  • 🆕 Phase Transitions: Critical point phenomena at specific coupling values
  • 🆕 Quantum Revival: Periodic wave packet reconstruction

New in v0.2.0:

  • 4 New Quantum Modes: Coherence, Interference, Phase Transition, Quantum Revival
  • Frequency Mapping System: 4 strategies to make all energy levels audible
  • Advanced Measurement Tools: Weak, continuous, and adjustable-strength measurements
  • Enhanced Parameters: Temperature, coupling strength, coherence time effects
  • Step Control Mode: Individual control over sequence steps
  • Synthesizer Integration: Apply quantum modes to sequencer patterns

Usage:

Adjust the potential well shape by dragging on the visualization. Each configuration generates different energy levels and wavefunctions, resulting in unique sonic signatures that reflect the underlying quantum physics. Use the new frequency mapping modes to ensure all quantum states are audible.

EIGENSOUND LITE v0.2.0
Created by Daniel Sandner as research experiment
for scientific paper project:
"Sonification of Quantum Mechanics for Scientific Exploration and Artistic Expression"

Copyright © 2025 Daniel Sandner
Research prototype - experimental version