# SimQFL: A Quantum Federated Learning Simulator with Real-Time Visualization

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.12477 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2508.12477/

## Key facts

- Cited by 2 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 15 of its 27 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 17 Aug 2025.

## Builds on (most cited first, 15 of 15)

- [Fashion-MNIST: a Novel Image Dataset for Benchmarking Machine Learning Algorithms](https://mlsanity.com/paper/1708.07747/) (2017)
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- [FedQNN: Federated Learning using Quantum Neural Networks](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2403.10861/) (2024)
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- [QuNetSim: A Software Framework for Quantum Networks](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2003.06397/) (2020)
- [mpiQulacs: A Distributed Quantum Computer Simulator for A64FX-based Cluster Systems](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2203.16044/) (2022)
- [PeerFL: A Simulator for Peer-to-Peer Federated Learning at Scale](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2405.17839/) (2024)

## Built on by (most cited first, 2 of 2)

- [Quantum Federated Learning: A Comprehensive Survey](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2508.15998/) (2025)
- [Towards Personalized Quantum Federated Learning for Anomaly Detection](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2511.07471/) (2025)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Quantum federated learning (QFL) is an emerging field that has the potential to revolutionize computation by taking advantage of quantum physics concepts in a distributed machine learning (ML) environment. However, the majority of available quantum simulators are primarily built for general quantum circuit simulation and do not include integrated support for machine learning tasks such as training, evaluation, and iterative optimization. Furthermore, designing and assessing quantum learning algorithms is still a difficult and resource-intensive task. Real-time updates are essential for observing model convergence, debugging quantum circuits, and making conscious choices during training with the use of limited resources. Furthermore, most current simulators fail to support the integration of user-specific data for training purposes, undermining the main purpose of using a simulator. In this study, we introduce SimQFL, a customized simulator that simplifies and accelerates QFL experiments in quantum network applications. SimQFL supports real-time, epoch-wise output development and visualization, allowing researchers to monitor the process of learning across each training round. Furthermore, SimQFL offers an intuitive and visually appealing interface that facilitates ease of use and seamless execution. Users can customize key variables such as the number of epochs, learning rates, number of clients, and quantum hyperparameters such as qubits and quantum layers, making the simulator suitable for various QFL applications. The system gives immediate feedback following each epoch by showing intermediate outcomes and dynamically illustrating learning curves. SimQFL is a practical and interactive platform enabling academics and developers to prototype, analyze, and tune quantum neural networks with greater transparency and control in distributed quantum networks.