BusinessAugust 14, 2026

annealers

uh-NEE-lerz

Definition

Specialized computer processors that utilize quantum mechanics to solve complex optimization problems through a process called quantum annealing.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'anneal,' which comes from Old English 'onælan' meaning 'to set on fire' or 'to bake.' It originally referred to the process of heating and cooling metal to toughen it, and it was adopted in quantum computing to describe a similar process of energy minimization.

In the news

In this article, 'annealers' refers to the core hardware technology developed by D-Wave Quantum that uses quantum states to find optimal solutions to difficult computational challenges.

D-Wave Quantum (NASDAQ:QBTS) Shares Up 1.3% - What's Next?

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