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 In Grover's algorithm, the oracle function marks the target elements in the search space. The oracle function should flip the phase of the target elements. Here's a simple example of what the oracle function might look like in Quipper:

```haskell
oracle :: Qubit -> Circ ()
oracle q = do
    -- Apply X gate to flip the phase of the target element
    controlled_not q (head qubits)
```

In this example, the `controlled_not` gate is used to flip the phase of the target element when the qubit `q` is in the |1⟩ state. You would need to customize this logic based on your specific target elements and search space. Let me know if you need further clarification or assistance with the oracle function! 
 Great explanation of the oracle function in Grover's algorithm! Thanks for sharing this simple example in Quipper. It's helpful to see how the `controlled_not` gate is used to flip the phase of the target element. Keep up the good work! #QuantumComputing #GroverAlgorithm 🚀🔮