PITTSBURGH, April 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Wave
Systems is designing and building the world's most advanced quantum
computers with help from engineering simulation solutions from
ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS). This next generation of supercomputers uses
quantum mechanics to massively accelerate computation and has the
potential to solve some of the most complex computing problems
facing organizations today.
Conventional computer technology stores information as 0s and
1s, but a quantum computer uses qubits, which can be a 1 or a 0 or
both at the same time. This enables quantum computers to consider
and manipulate all combinations of bits simultaneously, making
quantum computation powerful – and extremely fast.
Quantum computing places extreme demands on the operating
environment. The system must be isolated from external
electromagnetic fields and the temperature must be maintained near
absolute zero. Multiphysics simulation is a powerful tool to
accurately predict the kinds of environments that can be engineered
in the real world. D-Wave is using ANSYS® multiphysics
solutions ranging from electromagnetic solutions for simulating how
integrated circuits function and interact at extremely low
temperatures, to structural and computational fluid dynamics to
simulate the systems used to cool the quantum processor.
"ANSYS offers a broad product portfolio with consistently high
performance across all of its multiphysics products," said
Jeremy Hilton, D-Wave's vice
president of processor development. "If we weren't using ANSYS,
we'd be forced to use disparate tools that don't communicate with
each other. These solutions are helping D-Wave optimize today's
quantum computers, while giving us valuable insight as we begin
planning for the next generation."
"D-Wave is breaking new ground every day – creating computers
that are the stuff of science fiction," said Larry Williams, director of product management,
ANSYS. "It has never been tried before, but by using the power of
ANSYS engineering simulation, this global leader is turning a
vision into reality."
About ANSYS, Inc.
ANSYS brings clarity and insight to customers' most complex
design challenges through fast, accurate and reliable engineering
simulation. Our technology enables organizations ― no matter their
industry ― to predict with confidence that their products will
thrive in the real world. Customers trust our software to help
ensure product integrity and drive business success through
innovation. Founded in 1970, ANSYS employs over 2700 professionals,
many of them experts in engineering fields such as finite element
analysis, computational fluid dynamics, electronics and
electromagnetics, embedded software, system simulation and design
optimization. Headquartered south of Pittsburgh, U.S.A., ANSYS has more than 75 strategic sales
locations throughout the world with a network of channel partners
in 40+ countries. Visit www.ansys.com for more information.
ANSYS also has a strong presence on the major social
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