A Landscape Classification Framework for NP-Hard Problems: From Reconnaissance to Algorithm Selection

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author Rao, Huiying
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contents <p>We propose a unified classification framework for NP-hard problems based on loss landscape topology. The framework classifies 95% of known NP problems into seven boxes (combinatorial optimisation, graph theory, logical satisfaction, path/network, permutation/assignment, sequential decision, miscellaneous), further divided into 24 sub-boxes each with formal objective functions. A three-tier reconnaissance system (aerial survey, scout sampling, mass sampling) analyses landscape topology before algorithm selection. A five-cut decision tree maps landscape properties to optimal solvers and parameter configurations. All 22 sub-boxes are exhaustively enumerated with default algorithms, scout-based adjustments, and landscape-based parameter settings. Box 6 (sequential decision) is fully validated using MCCO as proof of concept, demonstrating 3.56× speedup via landscape-guided deployment. The framework draws an analogy to database normalisation: just as complex data can be decomposed through finite normal forms, complex NP problems can be classified through finite landscape cuts. ORCID: 0009-0002-9497-1336.</p>
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spellingShingle A Landscape Classification Framework for NP-Hard Problems: From Reconnaissance to Algorithm Selection
Rao, Huiying
NP-hard
loss landscape
algorithm selection
fitness landscape analysis
combinatorial optimisation
meta-algorithm
landscape classification
reconnaissance
MCCO
<p>We propose a unified classification framework for NP-hard problems based on loss landscape topology. The framework classifies 95% of known NP problems into seven boxes (combinatorial optimisation, graph theory, logical satisfaction, path/network, permutation/assignment, sequential decision, miscellaneous), further divided into 24 sub-boxes each with formal objective functions. A three-tier reconnaissance system (aerial survey, scout sampling, mass sampling) analyses landscape topology before algorithm selection. A five-cut decision tree maps landscape properties to optimal solvers and parameter configurations. All 22 sub-boxes are exhaustively enumerated with default algorithms, scout-based adjustments, and landscape-based parameter settings. Box 6 (sequential decision) is fully validated using MCCO as proof of concept, demonstrating 3.56× speedup via landscape-guided deployment. The framework draws an analogy to database normalisation: just as complex data can be decomposed through finite normal forms, complex NP problems can be classified through finite landscape cuts. ORCID: 0009-0002-9497-1336.</p>
title A Landscape Classification Framework for NP-Hard Problems: From Reconnaissance to Algorithm Selection
topic NP-hard
loss landscape
algorithm selection
fitness landscape analysis
combinatorial optimisation
meta-algorithm
landscape classification
reconnaissance
MCCO
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19512006