Optimization Framework (IMAGE) DOE/Sandia National Laboratories Caption Sandia National Laboratories scientists Alicia Magann, right, Kenneth Rudinger, top left, Mohan Sarovar, bottom left, and Matthew Grace, not pictured, developed Feedback-based Algorithm for Quantum Optimization, or FALQON, as a new framework for programming quantum computers, an emerging technology that could become a powerful tool for global security. Credit Robin Blume-Kohout, Sandia National Laboratories Usage Restrictions This image is provided for news reporting purposes. All other uses must be approved by Sandia National Laboratories on a case-by-case basis. License Original content 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.