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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 talk of applying quantum solutions to their most computationally complex problems.

Quantum isn’t “someday.” It’s here. It’s scaling. It’s not afraid of its critics — and it’s creating opportunities faster than most people realize. Don’t get left behind. Follow D-Wave’s Quantum Matters to discover how this once-mythical technology is beginning to change lives, transform industries, and rewrite the future, today.

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  • 11 episodes
  • fortnightly
  • Avg 29 min
  • English
  • S1 · E10
    August 11 · 26 min

    Paving the Path to Fault-Tolerant Gate-Model Computing

    For more than 30 years, Dr. Robert Schoelkopf has been working on one of quantum computing's biggest challenges: how to build a better qubit. His answer is the dual-rail qubit, a first-of-its-kind superconducting qubit that embeds error detection d...

  • S1 · E9
    July 28 · 32 min

    How Quantum and Supercomputing Come Together

    What does the next generation of computing look like when quantum and classical machines work together?On this episode of Quantum Matters, host Murray Thom talks with Professor Dr. Kristel Michielsen, Director of the Jülich Supercomputing Centre in...

  • S1 · E8
    July 14 · 34 min

    Inside D-Wave's Full-Stack Quantum Computing Solutions

    In this episode, we take you behind the curtain for a close look at D-Wave's full quantum computing technology stack. Host Murray Thom sits down with longtime colleague Dr. Trevor Lanting, Chief Development Officer at D-Wave, to discuss how the har...

  • S1 · E7
    June 30 · 31 min

    Blockchain Meets Quantum

    What if a blockchain network could run on quantum computers—and use a fraction of the energy?On this episode of Quantum Matters, Postquant Labs co-founders Colton Dillion and Rick Karbach share how D-Wave's annealing quantum technology is integrate...

  • S1 · E6
    June 16 · 34 min

    Quantum Computing for Computational Advantage

    What does quantum advantage actually mean? How do you prove a quantum computer can outperform the world’s most powerful supercomputers? And why is its energy efficiency arriving at such an important time for the world?In this episode of Quantum Mat...

  • S1 · E5
    June 2 · 39 min

    Missile Defense Optimization with Quantum

    What role can quantum computing play in national defense? In this episode of Quantum Matters, host Murray Thom speaks with Dale Moore, president and CEO of DavidsonTechnologies, about the effort to bring quantum computing into practical defense app...

  • S1 · E4
    May 19 · 31 min

    Rethinking Warehouse Operations with Quantum

    Modern warehouses process many thousands, sometimes millions, of items in constantly changing conditions, where each decision affects the flow of goods in the warehouse, and across the supply chain.In this episode of Quantum Matters, Murray Thom sp...

  • S1 · E3
    May 5 · 24 min

    Quantum + Robots For Optimized Quality Control

    There’s an opportunity to improve robotic quality inspection with quantum computing technology. In this episode of Quantum Matters, host Murray Thom speaks with Dr. Eneko Osaba, Principal Researcher at Tecnalia, about applying hybrid quantum optimi...

  • S1 · E2
    April 21 · 33 min

    Insights from a Quantum Optimization Expert

    Quantum computing can feel abstract… Until you see the kinds of business problems it’s already being applied to. On this episode of Quantum Matters, host Murray Thom is joined by Mayowa Ayodele, Manager, Solutions Architect on D-Wave’s Professional...

  • S1 · E1
    April 7 · 33 min

    Quantum Computing Meets Real-World Impact

    Can quantum computers really change the way we move, work, and solve problems in the real world? In this premiere episode of Quantum Matters, host Murray Thom sits down with global tech executive Martin Hofmann to explore how quantum computing is t...

  • January 21 · 1 min

    Introducing Quantum Matters: Where Quantum Computing Gets Real

    Introducing Quantum Matters, a podcast from D-Wave, the world’s first commercialquantum computing company. Every episode will explore where quantum is making atangible difference today. You’ll hear from industry leaders, researchers, and academicsw...

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