Quantum Matters: Where Quantum Computing Gets Real

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Quantum computing has a “reputation.” To many, it sounds like pure science fiction: a mythical machine that can crack every code, outpace every supercomputer, and solve the world’s biggest problems overnight. But the truth is even more exciting. The Quantum Matters podcast reveals how quantum computing is already transforming the world around us — from automotive manufacturing to retail operations. Created by D-Wave, the world’s first commercial quantum company, each episode unpacks big ideas in plain English and shows where quantum is starting to make a difference today. You’ll hear from researchers, academics, and industry leaders who are walking the...

Episodes

  • Quantum + Robots For Optimized Quality Control

    On the Quantum Matters podcast, host Murray Thom and Dr. Eneko Osaba discuss the application of hybrid quantum optimization to robotic quality inspection. They explore how a practical path-planning problem was solved significantly faster u…

  • Insights from a Quantum Optimization Expert

    Mayowa Ayodele, a Solutions Architect at D-Wave, joins Murray Thom on Quantum Matters to discuss practical applications of hybrid-quantum computing for business optimization. The episode covers suitable problem types, the benefits of hybri…

  • Quantum Computing Meets Real-World Impact

    Host Murray Thom and Martin Hofmann discuss quantum computing's real-world impact, including traffic optimization in cities like Beijing using hybrid systems. They introduce outcome engineering and the potential of combining quantum and ag…

  • Introducing Quantum Matters: Where Quantum Computing Gets Real

    Quantum Matters is a new podcast from D-Wave, a quantum computing company. The podcast will feature industry leaders, researchers, and academics discussing real-world applications and case studies of quantum technology, aiming to separate…