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Quantum Optimization

Daniel J. Egger, Heike Riel, Stefan Woerner, Christa Zoufal

Published Dec 1, 2025• 0 citations
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Abstract Quantum computing is a new computational paradigm with the prospect of outperforming classical computing on many tasks. Optimization is frequently mentioned as a promising area for achieving a quantum advantage, i.e., solving a problem faster, more accurately, or more efficiently than classical computers. This chapter gives a brief summary of the potential benefits the state of the art and recommends possible directions to further progress.

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10.1007/978-3-031-90727-2_6

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