Journal Article

FZJ-2026-00025

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Understanding the physics of D-Wave annealers: From Schrödinger to Lindblad to Markovian dynamics

Mehta, V. (Corresponding author)FZJ* ; De Raedt, H.FZJ* ; Michielsen, K.FZJ* ; Jin, F.FZJ*

2025
Inst. Woodbury, NY

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Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.1103/3yk8-qn64  doi:10.34734/FZJ-2026-00025

Abstract: Understanding the physical nature of the D-Wave annealers remains a subject of active investigation. In this study, we analyze the sampling behavior of these systems and explore whether their results can be replicated using quantum and Markovian models. Employing the standard and the fast annealing protocols, we observe that the D-Wave annealers sample states with frequencies matching the Gibbs distribution for sufficiently long annealing times. Using Bloch equation simulations for single-qubit problems and Lindblad and Markovian master equations for two-qubit systems, we compare experimental data with theoretical predictions. Our results provide insights into the role of quantum mechanics in these devices.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Jülich Supercomputing Center (JSC)

Research Program(s):

1. 5111 - Domain-Specific Simulation & Data Life Cycle Labs (SDLs) and Research Groups (POF4-511) (POF4-511)
2. EPIQ - Entwicklungspartnerschaft Ionenfallen-Quantencomputer in NRW (76.06.04.-000157) (76.06.04.-000157)

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