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Quantum Optics Puzzle is a free browser photon puzzle. Place mirrors, polarizers, splitters, and detectors so photons reach the goals. Levels use real quantum optics ideas such as superposition and polarization. About ~1.2 MB after Play, no install, no account.

Want a different quantum-flavored puzzle? Try Quantum Shift. Prefer a space grid logic loop? Try Space Grid Puzzle.

QUANTUM OPTICS PUZZLE

Pick a level, drag optics tiles onto the board, and run the photon simulation. Progress uses ftol:quantumoptics:* keys. Adapted from stared/quantum-game (MIT). About ~1.2 MB.

Works best with a mouse or trackpad. Sound effects are optional.

Press Play to load the game.
Level progress stays on this device.

Welcome to Quantum Optics Puzzle - a free browser photon puzzle with no account or install. Press Play, pick a level, and place optics tiles so photons hit the detectors. About ~1.2 MB loads after you press Play. Level progress stays on-device under ftol:quantumoptics keys. Nothing is uploaded. For more free browser games, open the games hub. Related picks: Quantum Shift and Space Grid Puzzle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quantum Optics Puzzle?

A free browser photon puzzle. Guide photons with mirrors, polarizers, splitters, and detectors through optics levels.

How do I play?

Press Play, choose a level, drag optics tiles onto the board, then run the simulation so photons reach the detectors.

Does it save progress?

Yes. Level progress, win flags, and the current level id use ftol:quantumoptics:* keys in this browser.

How big is the download?

About ~1.2 MB of HTML, CSS, JS, sounds, and level data after you press Play.

Is this the same as Quantum Shift?

No. Quantum Optics Puzzle is a photon optics board with polarizers and detectors. Quantum Shift is a different quantum-flavored puzzle on this site.

Is this open source?

Yes. Adapted from stared/quantum-game (MIT). Analytics and Google Fonts were removed for a same-origin build.