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Quantum Hamiltonian Algorithms for Maximum Independent Sets
Document Type
Working Paper
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Subject
Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter - Disordered Systems and Neural Networks
Condensed Matter - Quantum Gases
Physics - Atomic Physics
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Abstract
Two quantum Hamiltonian algorithms have been proposed to solve the maximum independent set problem: the PK algorithm, introduced in [Phys. Rev. A 101 (2020) 012318; Chin. Phys. Lett. 38, (2021) 030304], and the the HV algorithm, presented in [Science 376 (2022) 1209]. Here we demonstrate that the two algorithms are mathematically equivalent. Specifically, the Hamiltonian in the PK algorithm can be viewed as the HV Hamiltonian in the interaction picture. We remark on potential practical advantages of the PK algorithm.Although they are mathematically equivalent, their most straightforward physical implementations are different, and our numerical simulations suggest that the PK algorithm might can bring significant advantages.
Comment: 4pages, 2figures