Quantum Optimization Benchmarking Library(opens in a new tab)
Koch, D. et al. | Nature Computational Science (2026)
Optimization Working Group
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IBM Quantum enables researchers to investigate complex scientific challenges, develop and test quantum algorithms, and explore new computational possibilities. From optimization to quantum simulation, discover the research driving the future of useful quantum computing.
Optimization
IBM Quantum researchers develop and benchmark quantum optimization algorithms while helping build the tools and datasets that advance optimization research across the broader quantum community.
Explore research targeting complex problems in logistics, resource allocation, and decision-making.
Efficient Fourier-Based Linear Combination of Unitaries and Applications in Quantum Optimization(opens in a new tab)
Carrera Vazquez, A., Egger, D. J., Woerner, S. | arXiv:2605.18985 (2026)
Scaling Quantum Optimization to the Thousand-Qubit Scale with Distributed Quantum Sampling(opens in a new tab)
Liaqat, A., Darwish, A., DiAdamo, S. et al. | arXiv:2610.10772 (2026)
Kipu Quantum
Hamiltonian simulation
IBM and its collaborators develop quantum simulation algorithms to study molecular behavior, material properties, and quantum systems that challenge classical computational methods.
Crossing the 12,000-atom barrier with heterogeneous quantum-classical supercomputing(opens in a new tab)
Merz, K. M., Shajan, A., Kaliakin, D. et al. | arXiv:2605.01138 (2026)
Cleveland Clinic
Riken
Quantum Computations on Fusion Blanket Molten Salts(opens in a new tab)
Das, S., Dos Santos, T. J. P., Bhowmik, S. et al. | arXiv:2606.30402 (2026)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic
A molecule with half-Möbius topology(opens in a new tab)
Rončević, I., Paschke, F., Gao, Y. et al. | arXiv:2507.03516 (2025)
University of Oxford
University of Manchester
Partial differential equations
IBM Quantum researchers advance quantum algorithms for differential equations that underpin important scientific and engineering applications.
Explore research in fluid dynamics, plasma physics, electrical networks, and other complex systems that challenge classical computing methods.
Quantum algorithms for stochastic nonlinear differential equations(opens in a new tab)
Bravyi, S., Byrne, A., Zayats, M., Zhuk, S. | arXiv:2606.08349 (2026)
Trinity College Dublin
Simulating dynamics of RLC circuits with a quantum differential-algebraic equations solver(opens in a new tab)
Dutt, A., Chowdhury, A., Temme, K., Krovi, H. | arXiv:2604.26945 (2026)
Quantum simulation of non-Markovian dynamical systems(opens in a new tab)
Ameri, A., Dutt, A., Krovi, H. | arXiv:2608.13533 (2026)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Machine learning
IBM Quantum researchers develop quantum machine learning algorithms, quantum kernels, and new methods for representing and processing classical and quantum data.
Supervised Learning with Quantum Hamiltonian Embeddings
Molteni, R., Jeon, M., Braccia, P. et al. | arXiv:2610.26833 (2026)
University of Chicago
Mitigating exponential concentration in covariant quantum kernels for subspace and real-world data(opens in a new tab)
Agliardi, G., Cortiana, G., Dekusaret, A. et al. | arXiv:2412.07915 (2024)
E.ON
Dynamic parameterized quantum circuits: expressive and barren-plateau free(opens in a new tab)
Deshpande, A., Hinsche, M., Najafi, K., Sharma, K., Sweke, R., Zoufal, C. et al. | arXiv:2411.05760 (2024)
Accelerate discovery with IBM Quantum Platform
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IBM supports open exploration and research that advances the field of quantum computing. Learn how to access additional time on our QPUs via the Open Plan or the IBM Quantum Credits program.
