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This paper refutes the validity of the polynomial-time algorithm for solving satisfiability proposed by Sergey Gubin. Gubin introduces the algorithm using 3-SAT and eventually expands it to accept a broad range of forms of the Boolean…

Computational Complexity · Computer Science 2008-04-18 Ian Christopher , Dennis Huo , Bryan Jacobs

In this paper, we examine the claims made by the paper "A polynomial-time algorithm for 3-SAT" by Lizhi Du. The paper claims to provide a polynomial-time algorithm for solving the NP-complete problem 3-SAT. In examining the paper's…

Computational Complexity · Computer Science 2024-04-09 Yumeng He , Matan Kotler-Berkowitz , Harry Liuson , Zeyu Nie

In this paper, we examine Quigley's "A Polynomial Time Algorithm for 3SAT" [Qui24]. Quigley claims to construct an algorithm that runs in polynomial time and determines whether a boolean formula in 3CNF form is satisfiable. Such a result…

Computational Complexity · Computer Science 2025-10-28 Nicholas DeJesse , Spencer Lyudovyk , Dhruv Pai

By creating some new concepts and methods: checking tree, long unit path, direct contradiction unit pair, indirect contradiction unit pair, additional contradiction unit pair, 2-unit layer and 3-unit layer, redundant units, and destroying…

Data Structures and Algorithms · Computer Science 2026-04-23 Lizhi Du

The question of whether the complexity class P is equal to the complexity class NP has been a seemingly intractable problem for over 4 decades. It has been clear that if an algorithm existed that would solve the problems in the NP class in…

Computational Complexity · Computer Science 2015-06-04 Jason W. Steinmetz

In this work, we summarize and critique the paper "Understanding SAT is in P" by Alejandro S\'anchez Guinea [arXiv:1504.00337]. The paper claims to present a polynomial-time solution for the NP-complete language 3-SAT. We show that Guinea's…

Computational Complexity · Computer Science 2017-11-15 Jackson Abascal , Shir Maimon

This paper considers the question of P = NP in context of the polynomial time SAT algorithm. It posits proposition dependent on existence of conjectured problem that even where the algorithm is shown to solve SAT in polynomial time it…

Computational Complexity · Computer Science 2009-11-30 C. Sauerbier

Presentation of a Method for determining whether a problem 3Sat has solution, and if yes to find one, in time max O(n^15). Is thus proved that the problem 3Sat is fully resolved in polynomial time and therefore that it is in P, by the work…

Computational Complexity · Computer Science 2010-09-14 Luigi Salemi

It is shown that any two clauses in an instance of 3SAT sharing the same terminal which is positive in one clause and negated in the other can imply a new clause composed of the remaining terms from both clauses. Clauses can also imply…

Computational Complexity · Computer Science 2024-06-14 Robert Quigley

This is a commentary on, and critique of, Latif Salum's paper titled "Tractability of One-in-three $\mathrm{3SAT}$: $\mathrm{P} = \mathrm{NP}$." Salum purports to give a polynomial-time algorithm that solves the $\mathrm{NP}$-complete…

Computational Complexity · Computer Science 2021-04-08 Arian Nadjimzadah , David E. Narváez

The problem of P vs. NP is very serious, and solutions to the problem can help save lives. This article is an attempt at solving the problem using a computer algorithm. It is presented in a fashion that will hopefully allow for easy…

Data Structures and Algorithms · Computer Science 2015-03-19 Matt Groff

In this paper we critique Keum-Bae Cho's proof that $\mathrm{P} \subsetneq \mathrm{NP}$. This proof relates instances of 3-SAT to indistinguishable binomial decision trees and claims that no polynomial-time algorithm can solve 3-SAT…

Computational Complexity · Computer Science 2022-05-16 Benjamin Carleton , Michael C. Chavrimootoo , Conor Taliancich

In this paper, we provide a deterministic polynomial time algorithm that determines satisfiability of 3-SAT. The complexity analysis for the algorithm takes into account no efficiency and yet provides a low enough bound, that efficient…

Data Structures and Algorithms · Computer Science 2020-07-02 Ortho Flint , Asanka Wickramasinghe , Jason Brasse , Christopher Fowler

The algorithm checks the propositional formulas for patterns of unsatisfiability.

Computational Complexity · Computer Science 2007-05-23 Sergey Gubin

There are errors in the algorithm proposed by Narendra Chaudhari [2] purporting to solve the 3-sat problem in polynomial time. The present paper present instances for which the algorithm outputs erroneous results.

Computational Complexity · Computer Science 2011-12-13 Ritesh Vispute

We introduce the NP-complete problem 3SAT_N and extend Tovey's results to a classification theorem for this problem. This theorem leads us to generalize the concept of truth assignments for SAT to aggressive truth assignments for 3SAT_N. We…

Computational Complexity · Computer Science 2013-11-12 Ruijia Liao

In complexity theory, there exists a famous unsolved problem whether NP can be P or not. In this paper, we discuss this aspect in SAT (satisfiability) problem, and it is shown that the SAT can be solved in plynomial time by means of quantum…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2008-11-26 Masanori Ohya , Natsuki Masuda

Article describes a class of efficient algorithms for 3SAT and their generalizations on SAT.

Computational Complexity · Computer Science 2008-07-15 Sergey Gubin

This article presents counter examples for three articles claiming that P=NP. Articles for which it applies are: Moustapha Diaby "P = NP: Linear programming formulation of the traveling salesman problem" and "Equality of complexity classes…

Computational Complexity · Computer Science 2007-05-23 Radoslaw Hofman

If one modifies the laws of Quantum Mechanics to allow nonlinear evolution of quantum states, this paper shows that NP-complete problems would be efficiently solvable in polynomial time with bounded probability (NP in BQP). With that…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2007-05-23 Phil Gossett
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