Nikolai Sinitsyn and Bin Yan (IMAGE) DOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory Caption Bin Yan (left) and Nikolai Sinitsyn (right) developed an analytical proof based on quantum theory constraining the conditions under which a quantum annealing computer can outperform a classical computer, but only when specific conditions are met. Credit Los Alamos National Laboratory Usage Restrictions No restrictions. License Public Domain Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.