D-Wave Quantum Inc, a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, has officially announced the general availability of its Advantage2TM quantum computing system, which happens to be a powerful and energy-efficient annealing quantum computer, geared towards solving computationally complex problems that classical computers can’t.
According to certain reports, the stated computer arrives on the scene bearing D-Wave’s most advanced quantum processor till date. More on the same would reveal how it is commercial-grade, and built to address real-world use cases in areas such as optimization, materials simulation and artificial intelligence (AI).
Markedly enough, customers across the board can now seamlessly access the Advantage2 system via D-Wave’s LeapTM real-time quantum cloud service, which is available across more than 40 countries. In case you weren’t aware, this particular cloud service is best-known for offering 99.9% availability and uptime, sub-second response times, as well as SOC 2 Type 2 compliance to meet enterprise needs and security requirements.
For hyperscalers and supercomputing centers that want to integrate quantum computing into their infrastructure, the Advantage2 system is also available to purchase for on-premises ownership.
“I lead a significant R&D effort at LANL to explore the use of analog quantum computers for scientific discovery in condensed matter theory and magnetic materials. We currently use the Advantage2 prototype system, which has yielded a variety of interesting technical results that are currently being prepared for peer review. The team is eager to work on the full-scale Advantage2 system to further this research,” said Carleton Coffrin, Senior Scientist, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
Talk about the whole value proposition on a slightly deeper level, we begin from its promise to provide increased qubit connectivity. This particular promise stems from how Advantage2 processor features the Zephyr™ topology with 20-way connectivity, enabling integration of more complex problems.
Next up, users can come expecting higher energy scale and lower noise. In essence, Advantage2 system offers a 40% increase in energy scale and a 75% reduction in noise, thus contributing to higher-quality solutions for complex calculations.
Another detail worth a mention is rooted in the potential for greater coherence. You see, a near twofold increase in coherence treads up a long distance to help Advantage2 quantum processor achieve faster time-to-solution.
Joining that would be the solution’s knowhow in regards to providing energy-efficient processing power. We get to say so because all D-Wave’s quantum computers, including the Advantage2 system, have required the same amount of electricity over six generations i.e. a mere 12.5 kilowatts.
“We are thrilled to host an Advantage2 annealing quantum computer on-premises at Davidson headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama. We believe this system offers an important new pathway for the development of quantum optimization applications designed to support mission-critical challenges and national security-focused quantum research,” said Dale Moore, President and CEO, Davidson Technologies.
Hold on, we still have a few bits left to unpack, considering we haven’t yet touched upon the presence of fast anneal. Such a facility should come in handy when the agenda is to conduct coherent quantum annealing at scale, and therefore, greatly cut down on the impact of external disturbances like thermal fluctuations that can hinder quantum calculations.
Rounding up highlights would be the technology’s hybrid solver integration. Basically, these hybrid solvers in the Leap quantum cloud service, including the powerful nonlinear hybrid solver, can support up to two million variables and constraints. This makes it possible for businesses to run large-scale, business-critical applications in production.
“Today marks a significant milestone not just for D-Wave, but for the quantum computing industry as a whole, as we bring to market our sixth-generation quantum computer, a system so powerful that it can solve hard problems outside the reach of one of the world’s largest exascale GPU-based classical supercomputers,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave. “It’s an engineering marvel, with substantial technical advancements that highlight D-Wave’s progress in scaling quantum technology to meet industry demands for growing computational processing power while maintaining energy efficiency. We’re helping customers realize value from quantum computing right now.”
