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Main Authors: Tang, Letian, Wang, Haorui, Li, Zhengyang, Tang, Haozhan, Zhang, Chi, Li, Shujin
Format: Preprint
Published: 2023
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2302.10151
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author Tang, Letian
Wang, Haorui
Li, Zhengyang
Tang, Haozhan
Zhang, Chi
Li, Shujin
author_facet Tang, Letian
Wang, Haorui
Li, Zhengyang
Tang, Haozhan
Zhang, Chi
Li, Shujin
contents In this paper, we present a new algorithm for generic combinatorial optimization, which we term quantum dueling. Traditionally, potential solutions to the given optimization problems were encoded in a ``register'' of qubits. Various techniques are used to increase the probability of finding the best solution upon measurement. Quantum dueling innovates by integrating an additional qubit register, effectively creating a ``dueling'' scenario where two sets of solutions compete. This dual-register setup allows for a dynamic amplification process: in each iteration, one register is designated as the 'opponent', against which the other register's more favorable solutions are enhanced through a controlled quantum search. This iterative process gradually steers the quantum state within both registers toward the optimal solution. With a quantitative contraction for the evolution of the state vector, classical simulation under a broad range of scenarios and hyper-parameter selection schemes shows that a quadratic speedup is achieved, which is further tested in more real-world situations. In addition, quantum dueling can be generalized to incorporate arbitrary quantum search techniques and as a quantum subroutine within a higher-level algorithm. Our work demonstrates that increasing the number of qubits allows the development of previously unthought-of algorithms, paving the way for advancement of efficient quantum algorithm design.
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spellingShingle Quantum Dueling: an Efficient Solution for Combinatorial Optimization
Tang, Letian
Wang, Haorui
Li, Zhengyang
Tang, Haozhan
Zhang, Chi
Li, Shujin
Quantum Physics
In this paper, we present a new algorithm for generic combinatorial optimization, which we term quantum dueling. Traditionally, potential solutions to the given optimization problems were encoded in a ``register'' of qubits. Various techniques are used to increase the probability of finding the best solution upon measurement. Quantum dueling innovates by integrating an additional qubit register, effectively creating a ``dueling'' scenario where two sets of solutions compete. This dual-register setup allows for a dynamic amplification process: in each iteration, one register is designated as the 'opponent', against which the other register's more favorable solutions are enhanced through a controlled quantum search. This iterative process gradually steers the quantum state within both registers toward the optimal solution. With a quantitative contraction for the evolution of the state vector, classical simulation under a broad range of scenarios and hyper-parameter selection schemes shows that a quadratic speedup is achieved, which is further tested in more real-world situations. In addition, quantum dueling can be generalized to incorporate arbitrary quantum search techniques and as a quantum subroutine within a higher-level algorithm. Our work demonstrates that increasing the number of qubits allows the development of previously unthought-of algorithms, paving the way for advancement of efficient quantum algorithm design.
title Quantum Dueling: an Efficient Solution for Combinatorial Optimization
topic Quantum Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2302.10151