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Quantum annealing

A quantum approach for solving certain optimization problems.

Definition
Quantum annealing is a method that uses quantum effects to search for low-energy states, which can help solve some optimization problems faster or more elegantly than classical methods.
Why it matters
When a story mentions quantum annealing, the practical question is whether the use case is a real optimization win or just a speculative demo.
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annealingoptimization problem
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