Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) has announced the extension of its Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), focusing on advancing quantum optimization. This collaboration enhances QCi’s Dirac-3, an entropy quantum optimization machine designed to solve complex problems such as quantum simulations, social networks, and telecommunications. The partnership seeks to leverage Dirac-3’s ability to handle high-dimensional discrete variables and multi-body interactions, expanding its potential to solve some of the world’s most challenging optimization tasks.
Dirac-3 is specifically designed to go beyond traditional QUBO (Quadratic Unconstrained Binary Optimization) problems by utilizing nonlinear quantum optics, making it a significant tool for energy grid management, signal processing, and offshore wind optimization. This continued research collaboration highlights the machine’s efficiency in solving highly complex optimization problems with reduced power consumption and high-quality solutions.
William McGann, CEO of QCi, emphasized the importance of Dirac-3 in their high-performance computing portfolio, pointing out its competitive edge in addressing real-world optimization challenges across various industries.
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October 1, 2024