Qudit-inspired optimization for graph coloring

D Jansen, T Heightman, L Mortimer, I Perito, A Acín - Physical Review Applied, 2024 - APS
We introduce a quantum-inspired algorithm for graph coloring problems (GCPs) that utilizes
qudits in a product state, with each qudit representing a node in the graph and …

Quantum hypernetworks: Training binary neural networks in quantum superposition

J Carrasquilla, M Hibat-Allah, E Inack… - arxiv preprint arxiv …, 2023 - arxiv.org
Binary neural networks, ie, neural networks whose parameters and activations are
constrained to only two possible values, offer a compelling avenue for the deployment of …

Efficient Combinatorial Optimization via Heat Diffusion

H Ma, W Lu, J Feng - arxiv preprint arxiv:2403.08757, 2024 - arxiv.org
Combinatorial optimization problems are widespread but inherently challenging due to their
discrete nature. The primary limitation of existing methods is that they can only access a …

Evaluating the Performance of a D-Wave Quantum Annealing System for Feature Subset Selection in Software Defect Prediction

AK Mandal, M Nadim, CK Roy, B Roy… - 2024 IEEE …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Predicting software defects early in the development process not only enhances the quality
and reliability of the software but also decreases the cost of development. A wide range of …

Deep unfolded local quantum annealing

S Arai, S Takabe - Physical Review Research, 2024 - APS
Local quantum annealing (LQA), an iterative algorithm, is designed to solve combinatorial
optimization problems. It draws inspiration from QA, which utilizes adiabatic time evolution to …

Internal-multiport-model-based fast inverse design of an antireflective artificial metastructure in a waveguide system

J Shao, R Wang, Y Wang, BZ Wang - Physical Review Applied, 2024 - APS
In practical applications, achieving perfect transmission of electromagnetic waves despite
reflections from a complex medium segment in waveguide systems is of great significance …

Entanglement-assisted variational algorithm for discrete optimization problems

L Fioroni, V Savona - arxiv preprint arxiv:2501.09078, 2025 - arxiv.org
From fundamental sciences to economics and industry, discrete optimization problems are
ubiquitous. Yet, their complexity often renders exact solutions intractable, necessitating the …

Simulated Ising Annealing Algorithm with Gaussian Augmented Hamiltonian Monte Carlo

L Li, H Wang, Z **e, Z Liu, W Cui… - 2023 42nd Chinese …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A numerical technique called Simulated Ising Annealing (SIA) uses digital computers to
obtain approximations of the ground states of Ising models. The quadratic unconstrained …

Design of Quantum Machine Learning Course for a Computer Science Program

S Kumar, T Adeniyi, A Alomari… - 2023 IEEE International …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this work, we present the design and plan of Quantum machine learning (QML) course in
a computer science (CS) University program at senior undergraduate level/first year …

Speedup of high-order unconstrained binary optimization using quantum Z2 lattice gauge theory

BY Wang, X Cui, Q Zeng, Y Zhan, Y Shi… - arxiv preprint arxiv …, 2024 - arxiv.org
How to quickly solve the problem of high-order unconstrained binary optimization (HUBO)
has attracted much attention, because of its importance and wide-range applications. Here …