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D-Wave, a quantum computing firm, has asserted that its quantum computers have achieved quantum supremacy by solving a problem of scientific relevance faster than classical computers. Specifically, D-Wave Quantum Inc. claims that its annealing quantum computer outperformed the Frontier supercomputer in simulating complex magnetic materials, a feat published in the journal Science. The company stated that its system completed simulations in minutes that would take Frontier nearly a million years and consume more than the world's annual electricity consumption. The results, according to D-Wave executives, validate the practical advantage of quantum annealing and represent a significant milestone in quantum computational supremacy and materials discovery.

However, the company's claims have been met with scrutiny. Some researchers argue that classical algorithms can still rival or exceed quantum methods in certain cases. For instance, researchers at the Flatiron Institute and EPFL have suggested that classical algorithms, including belief propagation and time-dependent variational Monte Carlo methods, can match or even surpass D-Wave's results in specific scenarios. D-Wave's CEO, Alan Baratz, has responded to these criticisms, arguing that the competing studies tested only a subset of the problems addressed in D-Wave's work and that their simulations covered a broader range of lattice geometries and conditions.

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References :

• The Quantum Insider: D-Wave Stakes Claim on Quantum Supremacy For Real-World Problem
• www.scientificamerican.com: Controversial ‘Quantum Advantage’ Claim Made by Computing Firm D-Wave
• www.scientificamerican.com: Are D-Wave’s Claims of ‘Quantum Advantage’ Just ‘Quantum Hype’?
• The Quantum Insider: D-Wave CEO Responds to Criticisms About Quantum Supremacy Claim

Classification:

• HashTags: #QuantumSupremacy #DWave #QuantumComputing
• Company: D-Wave
• Target: Optimization
• Product: Computation
• Feature: Performance
• Type: Research
• Severity: Medium