Overview of Quantum Optimization

Watch a 21-minute conference talk from the SIAM Quantum Intersections Convening where leading expert Ruslan Shaydulin provides an overview of quantum optimization. Part of a 3-day interactive workshop designed to bridge mathematics and quantum sciences, this presentation contributes to the broader goal of increasing mathematician and statistician involvement in quantum science research and education. The talk was delivered during the October 2024 workshop that brought quantum-curious mathematical scientists together with quantum experts to promote multidisciplinary collaborations and develop recommendations for U.S. federal research agencies.