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The term "Unconventional Computing" describes the use of non-standard methods and models in computing. It is a recently established field, with many interesting and promising results. In this work we combine notions from quantum computing with aspects of membrane computing to define what we call QM automata. Specifically, we introduce a variant of quantum membrane automata that operate in accordance with the principles of quantum computing. We explore the functionality and capabilities of the QM automata through indicative examples. Finally we suggest future directions for research on QM automata.

The power and efficiency of particular quantum algorithms over classical ones has been proved. The rise of quantum computing and algorithms has highlighted the need for appropriate programming means and tools. Here, we present a brief overview of some techniques and a proposed methodology in writing quantum programs and designing languages. Our approach offers "user-friendly" features to ease the development of such programs. We also give indicative snippets in an untyped fragment of the Qumin language, describing well-known quantum algorithms.