# Simulating single-spin dynamics on an IBM five-qubit chip

## TL;DR

This paper demonstrates how IBM's superconducting quantum chips can be used to simulate and study single-spin dynamics, providing educational insights into quantum mechanics phenomena like resonance and Larmor precession.

## Contribution

It introduces practical methods for simulating single-spin systems on IBM quantum hardware, bridging theoretical concepts with real experimental implementation for educational purposes.

## Key findings

- Successful simulation of spin resonance phenomena
- Experimental validation of Larmor precession
- Educational utility for quantum mechanics courses

## Abstract

In this paper we show how the IBM superconducting chips can be a powerful tool for teaching foundations of quantum mechanics for undergraduate students (for graduates as well, in some cases). To this end, we briefly discuss about the main elements of the IBM Quantum Experience platform necessary to understand this paper, i.e., how to implement operations and single-qubit measurements. We experimentally study the dynamics of single spin systems interacting with static and time-dependent magnetic fields. First, we study the resonant behavior of a single spin coupled to a time-dependent rotating magnetic field. To end, we study the Larmor precession phenomenon. In both cases we show the theoretical and real experimental implementation. This article could be useful in introductory courses on quantum mechanics and nuclear magnetic resonance foundations, for example.