D-Wave quantum computers solve optimization problems via quantum annealing
D-Wave quantum computers are specifically designed to solve combinatorial optimization problems using quantum annealing by mapping problems into QUBO or Ising formulations.
The claim is that D-Wave quantum computers solve optimization problems via quantum annealing. Multiple retrieved papers explicitly discuss using D-Wave hardware to solve combinatorial optimization problems through quantum annealing and QUBO formulations. There are no papers refuting this core functionality.
Elijah Pelofske. Comparing three generations of D-Wave quantum annealers for minor embedded combinatorial optimization problems. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-9565/adb029
Compares multiple generations of D-Wave quantum annealers for solving discrete combinatorial optimization problems.
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W. Bożejko, Ryszard Klempous, J. Pempera, Jerzy W. Rozenblit, Czesław Smutnicki, Mariusz Uchroński, M. Wodecki. Optimal Solving of a Scheduling Problem Using Quantum Annealing Metaheuristics on the D-Wave Quantum Solver. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1109/TSMC.2024.3458873
Examines task scheduling problems solved using quantum annealing metaheuristics on the D-Wave quantum solver.
Rebecca Conley, Deokkyu Choi, Gregory Medwig, E. Mroczko, David Wan, Paulo Castillo, Kwangmin Yu. Quantum optimization algorithm for solving elliptic boundary value problems on D-Wave quantum annealing device. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2649076
Discusses how D-Wave quantum annealing devices solve optimization problems formulated as QUBO models.
Vrinda Mehta, H. Raedt, K. Michielsen, Fengping Jin. Unraveling reverse annealing: A study of D-wave quantum annealers. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1103/vfxh-gjgy
Explores D-Wave quantum annealers and their features like reverse annealing for refining optimization solutions.
Sandeep Kumar. Using Quantum Annealing to Solve Large-Scale Optimization Problems in Logistics and Scheduling. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1109/ESCI63694.2025.10988208
Demonstrates the use of the D-Wave quantum annealer to solve large-scale logistics and scheduling optimization problems via QUBO.
Amr Magdy. Quantum Optimization Realized: Quantum Annealing for Combinatorial Spatial Problems in Practice. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1145/3764923.3777407
Summarizes D-Wave's quantum annealing technology specializing in solving combinatorial optimization problems in practice.
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