D-Wave

D-Wave Systems Inc. says it will demonstrate it on February 13.

First quantum computer running commercial applications Edward Willett 2007

This is the core of a new quantum computer to be unveiled by D-Wave Systems, says Steve Jurvetson, Managing Director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, a leading venture-capital firm.

First quantum computer running commercial applications Edward Willett 2007

The D-Wave machine, called Orion, can't do that yet, but it's a big step in that direction.

The Father of Quantum Computing 2007

On Tuesday, Canadian company D-Wave Systems demonstrated a 16-qubit, specific-purpose quantum computer to a room packed with observers and thick with doubt and awe.

The Father of Quantum Computing Quinn Norton 2007

WN: I don't have the sophistication to answer that, for D-Wave at least.

The Father of Quantum Computing 2007

Wired News: D-Wave announced 16 qubits, and they want people to play with them, so they're talking about having a web API where people can try to port their own applications and see how it works.

The Father of Quantum Computing Quinn Norton 2007

But significant challenges confront D-Wave in building a useful quantum computer.

The Father of Quantum Computing Quinn Norton 2007

Deutsch is a leading proponent of the theory, so, while he wasn't in attendance at the D-Wave announcement, perhaps it's safe to say as well that he was.

The Father of Quantum Computing Quinn Norton 2007

WN: I don't have the sophistication to answer that, for D-Wave at least.

The Father of Quantum Computing Quinn Norton 2007

The D-Wave machine, called Orion, can't do that yet, but it's a big step in that direction.

The Father of Quantum Computing Quinn Norton 2007