Ocean
The D-Wave Ocean™ software development kit (SDK) is a suite of open-source Python tools for quantum and hybrid programming.
Overview
The D-Wave Ocean software development kit (SDK) is a collection of open-source Python tools for solving hard problems with D-Wave's quantum computers. It provides a programming model for formulating and solving problems in a way that is suitable for quantum annealers and hybrid solvers.
✨ Key Features
- Designed for quantum annealing and optimization problems
- Open-source Python tools
- Tools for mapping problems to the D-Wave QPU
- Hybrid solvers that combine classical and quantum resources
- Access to D-Wave's Leap quantum cloud service
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Specialized for quantum annealing, a different paradigm of quantum computing
- Focus on solving real-world optimization problems
- Access to D-Wave's specialized quantum hardware
Unique Value: Provides a powerful and accessible way to leverage the unique capabilities of quantum annealing for solving complex optimization problems that are intractable for classical computers.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
🏆 Alternatives
Focuses on a different type of quantum computing (annealing) that is particularly well-suited for optimization, offering a more direct path to solving certain classes of problems.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free access to D-Wave's Leap quantum cloud service is available with limited solver time.
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