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Blockchain with proof of quantum work
Mohammad H. Amin, Jack Raymond, Daniel Kinn +7
We propose a blockchain architecture in which mining requires a quantum computer. The consensus mechanism is based on proof of quantum work, a quantum-enhanced alternative to tradi…
Chook -- A comprehensive suite for generating binary optimization problems with planted solutions
Dilina Perera, Inimfon Akpabio, Firas Hamze +4
We present Chook, an open-source Python-based tool to generate discrete optimization problems of tunable complexity with a priori known solutions. Chook provides a cross-platform u…
Best-case performance of quantum annealers on native spin-glass benchmarks: How chaos can affect success probabilities
Zheng Zhu, Andrew J. Ochoa, Stefan Schnabel +2
Recent tests performed on the D-Wave Two quantum annealer have revealed no clear evidence of speedup over conventional silicon-based technologies. Here, we present results from cla…
Seeking Quantum Speedup Through Spin Glasses: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Helmut G. Katzgraber, Firas Hamze, Zheng Zhu +2
There has been considerable progress in the design and construction of quantum annealing devices. However, a conclusive detection of quantum speedup over traditional silicon-based…
Investigating the Performance of an Adiabatic Quantum Optimization Processor
Kamran Karimi, Neil G. Dickson, Firas Hamze +6
Adiabatic quantum optimization offers a new method for solving hard optimization problems. In this paper we calculate median adiabatic times (in seconds) determined by the minimum…