D-Wave

D-Wave refers to a company and technology that specializes in quantum computing. Founded in 1999, D-Wave Systems Inc. is known for developing the first commercially available quantum computers. Unlike classical computers that use bits as the smallest unit of information (represented as 0s and 1s), D-Wave's quantum computers use quantum bits, or qubits, which can represent and process multiple states simultaneously due to the principles of quantum mechanics. This allows them to solve certain complex problems much faster than traditional computers. D-Wave's systems are particularly focused on optimization problems, machine learning, and sampling applications. The company has played a pivotal role in advancing the field of quantum computing and making it accessible for practical applications in various industries.