A Deeper Dive into the new Fast Anneal Feature

Discover how innovations in quantum computing are bringing powerful support to the world’s leading researchers on the front lines of materials science and advancements in generative AI — providing them with solutions that surpass what’s possible with classical computation alone.

D-Wave's Dr. Trevor Lanting, chief development officer, and Murray Thom, vice president of quantum technology evangelism, discuss advancements in coherent annealing quantum computing and its impact on minimizing thermal noise, allowing researchers to explore previously inaccessible quantum regimes that could lead to such breakthroughs.

Its fast anneal feature has been at the heart of D-Wave’s scientific advancements over the past two years, demonstrating what the company believes is a demonstration of quantum supremacy: using quantum computing to perform a calculation that would take a million years using classical methods in minutes.

The discussion illustrates how fast anneal is helping researchers explore the study of metastable states and implications for developing materials with unique properties, which could lead to new breakthroughs in generative AI and materials discovery.

The webinar features a demonstration that simulates the Kibble-Zurek mechanism, showing annealing quantum processes within a coherent regime. This is an example of how quantum computing can be used to validate theoretical predictions. It provides insights into the nonequilibrium dynamics that occur in physical systems — such as how materials behave under extreme conditions and how structures take form in the universe.