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We present a new method for solving the hidden polynomial graph problem (HPGP) which is a special case of the hidden polynomial problem (HPP). The new approach yields an efficient quantum algorithm for the bivariate HPGP even when the input…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2022-02-01 Thomas Decker , Peter Hoyer , Gabor Ivanyos , Miklos Santha

To address the issue of excessive quantum resource requirements in Kuperberg's algorithm for the dihedral hidden subgroup problem, this paper proposes a distributed algorithm based on the function decomposition. By splitting the original…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2025-03-11 Pengyu Yang , Xin Zhang , Song Lin

We investigate a state discrimination problem in operationally the most general framework to use a probability, including both classical, quantum theories, and more. In this wide framework, introducing closely related family of ensembles…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2015-05-13 Gen Kimura , Takayuki Miyadera , Hideki Imai

We explore the role of group symmetries in binary classification tasks, presenting a novel framework that leverages the principles of Neyman-Pearson optimality. Contrary to the common intuition that larger symmetry groups lead to improved…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2024-08-19 Vishal S. Ngairangbam , Michael Spannowsky

The hidden subgroup problem ($\mathsf{HSP}$) has been attracting much attention in quantum computing, since several well-known quantum algorithms including Shor algorithm can be described in a uniform framework as quantum methods to address…

Computational Complexity · Computer Science 2021-07-08 Zekun Ye , Lvzhou Li

We propose a hybrid quantum-classical eigensolver to address the computational challenges of simulating strongly correlated quantum many-body systems, where the exponential growth of the Hilbert space and extensive entanglement render…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2025-10-23 Lei Xu , Ling Wang

In this paper, we investigate the computational complexity of isomorphism testing for finite groups and quasigroups, given by their multiplication tables. We crucially take advantage of their various decompositions to show the following: -…

Data Structures and Algorithms · Computer Science 2026-02-05 Dan Johnson , Michael Levet , Petr Vojtěchovský , Brett Widholm

We show that there exists an algorithm to decide any single equation in the Heisenberg group in finite time. The method works for all two-step nilpotent groups with rank-one commutator, which includes the higher Heisenberg groups. We also…

Group Theory · Mathematics 2014-01-14 Moon Duchin , Hao Liang , Michael Shapiro

While efficient algorithms are known for solving many important problems related to groups, no efficient algorithm is known for determining whether two arbitrary groups are isomorphic. The particular case of 2-nilpotent groups, a special…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2013-05-08 Kevin C. Zatloukal

We consider the problem of a state determination for a two-level quantum system which can be in one of two nonorthogonal mixed states. It is proved that for the two independent identical systems the optimal combined measurement (which…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2007-05-23 A. E. Allahverdyan , D. B. Saakian

The complexity of the equation solvability problem is known for nilpotent groups, for not solvable groups and for some semidirect products of Abelian groups. We provide a new polynomial time algorithm for deciding the equation solvability…

Group Theory · Mathematics 2016-03-21 Attila Földvári

Groups preserving a distributive product are encountered often in algebra. Examples include automorphism groups of associative and nonassociative rings, classical groups, and automorphism groups of p-groups. While the great variety of such…

Group Theory · Mathematics 2015-01-21 Peter A. Brooksbank , James B. Wilson

Product states, unentangled tensor products of single qubits, are a ubiquitous ansatz in quantum computation, including for state-of-the-art Hamiltonian approximation algorithms. A natural question is whether we should expect to efficiently…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2025-02-12 John Kallaugher , Ojas Parekh , Kevin Thompson , Yipu Wang , Justin Yirka

We study the Heilbronn triangle problem, which involves placing n points in the unit square such that the minimum area of any triangle formed by these points is maximized. A straightforward maximin formulation of this problem is highly…

Computational Geometry · Computer Science 2025-12-17 Amirhossein Monji , Amirali Modir , Burak Kocuk

This thesis aims to establish notions of symmetry for quantum states and channels as well as describe algorithms to test for these properties on quantum computers. Ideally, the work will serve as a self-contained overview of the subject. We…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2023-05-25 Margarite L. LaBorde

The problem of optimally estimating an unknown unitary quantum operation with the aid of entanglement is addressed. The idea is to prepare an entangled pair, apply the unknown unitary to one of the two parts and then measure the joint…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2007-05-23 Manuel A. Ballester

We derive the optimal input states and the optimal quantum measurements for estimating the unitary action of a given symmetry group, showing how the optimal performance is obtained with a suitable use of entanglement. Optimality is defined…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2009-11-11 G. Chiribella , G. M. D'Ariano , M. F. Sacchi

Theories of classification distinguish classes with some good structure theorem from those for which none is possible. Some classes (dense linear orders, for instance) are non-classifiable in general, but are classifiable when we consider…

Logic · Mathematics 2016-09-07 Wesley Calvert

Solving the electronic structure problem using the Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE) technique involves measurement of the Hamiltonian expectation value. Current hardware can perform only projective single-qubit measurements, and thus,…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2020-04-22 Vladyslav Verteletskyi , Tzu-Ching Yen , Artur F. Izmaylov

We propose a numerical algorithm for finding optimal measurements for quantum-state discrimination. The theory of the semidefinite programming provides a simple check of the optimality of the numerically obtained results.

Quantum Physics · Physics 2016-09-08 M. Jezek , J. Rehacek , J. Fiurasek