D-Wave claims its quantum computers can solve a problem of scientific relevance much faster than classical methods

Quantum computer maker D-Wave is working with a team of quantum computer researchers, physicists and an international team of engineers, claiming that its latest quantum processor is used to run quantum simulation faster, which can be done with classical computers.

In their paper Published In the journal ScienceThe group describes how they launched a quantum version of mathematical intersection of how the matter changes when it changes the states, such as from gas to a liquid – in such a way that they claim that it would be almost impossible to operate on a traditional computer.

Over the past several years, the de-wave has been working on developing quantum annelers, which is a subtype of quantum computers created to solve very specific types of problems. In particular, the landmark claims made by the company’s researchers have been met several times with suspicion by others in the area.

In this new attempt, the research team created a quantum computer using an annealing processor, which is usually used to solve a type of problem. He used a processor to simulate quantum dynamics properties of spin glasses (magnetized disorganized arms of fake objects). The result was the solution of simulation that could be used to describe some magnetic materials. Solving such problems in the past has helped designing new metals, which means team notes mean true scientific relevance in their work.

Was worked by team Originally posted But arxiv Last year, the preprint server gave others an opportunity to review their claims, due to which the two teams suggested that whatever the team has completed can actually be done on a classical computer.

First, under the leadership of Dries Sels at the University of New York, posted Their paper But arxiv The preprint server explained how he held a similar simulation on a laptop in just two hours. The second team was also posted under the leadership of Linda Mauran and Gusep Carleo at EPFL, Switzerland a paper But arxivSuggesting that such simulations can also be done in another way, even on an ordinary computer.

In response, the D-Wave team would run large simulations using more Quality, and would be allegedly posting their results in future paper. They conclude by suggesting that they hope that their job will motivate other researchers to find novel quantum techniques to solve relevant problems.

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