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Quantum Research
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    index_get_started
    index_about
    index_using

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The :ref:`index_quantum_research` section shows how to use |dwave_short_tm|
quantum processing units (QPU) directly.

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        Learn about |dwave_short| quantum computers.

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        QPU architecture, properties, errors, timing, etc.

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        Configuring QPU parameters and usage best-practices.

The :ref:`index_industrial_optimization` section shows how to optimize business
problems using the |cloud_tm| service's quantum-classical :term:`hybrid`
solvers.

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Example
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Useful Links
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*   :ref:`ocean_sapi_access_basic` on accessing :term:`QPU`
    :term:`solvers <solver>` in the `Leap <https://cloud.dwavesys.com/leap/>`_
    service.
*   :ref:`qpu_qpu_usage_charges` on how the Leap service charges your
    account for use (also: :ref:`qpu_runtime_estimating`).