D-Wave to Present Scientific Advancements in Annealing and Gate-Model Quantum Computing at APS Global Physics Summit

Key Terms

annealing technical

Annealing is a controlled process that changes the internal structure of a material or molecular system to improve performance: in manufacturing it typically means heating and then slowly cooling metals, glass or semiconductor layers to relieve stress and make them stronger or more reliable, while in molecular biology it means bringing complementary strands of DNA or RNA together so they stick in the right places. Investors should care because annealing affects product quality, manufacturing yield, device reliability and the accuracy of biological tests—factors that influence costs, revenue and regulatory outcomes much like reshaping or neatly fastening parts improves a finished product.

gate-model technical

A gate-model is a stepwise project-management process that breaks a development program into defined stages separated by decision points, or “gates,” where progress, evidence and resources are reviewed before allowing the project to continue. For investors, each gate acts like a checkpoint on a road trip—cleared gates reduce technical and regulatory risk and justify further funding, while failed or delayed gates signal higher chance of cost overruns, timeline slips or project termination.

quantum annealing technical

Quantum annealing is a specialized form of quantum computing that uses quantum effects to search for the best solution to complex optimization problems—imagine a ball rolling over a bumpy landscape to find the lowest valley. For investors, it matters because faster or better optimization can improve algorithms for logistics, finance, materials discovery and machine learning, potentially creating competitive advantages for companies that develop or use this technology.

quantum simulation technical

Quantum simulation is using powerful quantum computers or specialized software to mimic how tiny particles and complex materials behave, like running a very detailed virtual lab for the atomic world. Investors care because it can accelerate discovery of new drugs, materials, and chemical processes or improve risk models, potentially creating competitive advantages and new markets; think of it as a faster, more precise way to test ideas before costly real‑world trials.

surface code technical

A surface code is a method used in quantum computing to detect and correct errors by arranging qubits in a grid where patterns of measurements reveal faults, much like a quilt pattern helping you spot and mend a torn patch. It matters to investors because robust error correction is a key hurdle to building practical, scalable quantum computers; progress or setbacks in surface-code implementations can materially affect a company’s technology roadmap, costs, timelines and competitive position.

Technical innovations reinforce D-Wave’s leadership in delivering practical quantum computing solutions

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), the only dual-platform quantum computing company, providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software, and services, today announced that it will present new scientific results at the American Physical Society’s Global Physics Summit, the world’s largest physics conference, on March 15-20, 2026, in Denver, Colorado.

At the conference, D-Wave^TM researchers will present technical developments in both annealing and gate-model quantum computing, highlighting advances in analog-digital processor control, error detection and correction, programmable quantum dynamics and optimization. The talks underscore D-Wave’s continued momentum scaling practical, commercially viable quantum computers.

“The Global Physics Summit is an important forum for sharing scientific progress with the global physics community,” said Trevor Lanting, chief development officer at D-Wave. “The work we will present reflects meaningful advancements in performance, scalability and real-world applications. We are focused on translating these technical breakthroughs into capabilities that help our customers solve complex problems better, faster and more efficiently than classical approaches.”

Through this research, D-Wave’s esteemed scientists and engineers continue to strengthen the Company’s commercial leadership in annealing quantum computing while accelerating its differentiated dual-rail approach to building gate-model systems. D-Wave’s dual-rail gate-model qubits combine superconducting speed with the fidelity of trapped ion and neutral atom systems, a capability unmatched by any other quantum computing vendor.

The D-Wave team will present the following accepted talks (all times listed are in Mountain Daylight Time):

March 18, 2026

• 3:30–4:06 p.m. — Scaling Advantage in Approximate Optimization with Quantum Annealing

March 19, 2026

• 4:06-4:18 p.m. — Extracting the Nishimori Line in Random-Bond Ising Models with Quantum Annealing
• 4:30-4:42 p.m. — Unlocking Coherent Reverse Annealing on a D-Wave Advantage2^TM Quantum Processor
• 4:42-4:54 p.m. — Analog-Digital Quantum Simulation of a Disorder-Induced Localized Phase on a D-Wave Advantage2 QPU

March 20, 2026

• 8:24-8:36 a.m. — High-Fidelity Magic State Preparation in an Error-Detecting Surface Code (Part 1)
• 8:36-8:48 a.m. — High-Fidelity Magic State Preparation in an Error-Detecting Surface Code (Part 2)
• 9:24-9:36 a.m.— SONAR: A Quantum Harmonic Balance Technique for Identifying Nonlinear Resonances in Systems of Many Coupled Modes

Attendees are invited to visit Booth 1228 to meet with D-Wave scientists, experience interactive demonstrations, and learn more about career opportunities, which can also be found on D-Wave’s website.

Explore D-Wave research publications here.

About D-Wave Quantum Inc.
D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.

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