Quantum Walk Enhanced Grover Search Algorithm Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current Grover Search algorithms face limitations in convergence speed due to the threshold functional value, which affects the number of solutions found in the discretized solution space, necessitating improved methods for global optimization.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a quantum walk enhanced Grover Search algorithm, where quantum walks replace traditional rotations, utilizing equations for functional integrals and probability calculations to generate a global optimization algorithm that executes on a quantum computer or emulator, optimizing computational costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If traditional Grover Search algorithm with rotations is used, then search capability is provided, but convergence speed is limited due to threshold functional value

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconvergence speedVSAvoidsearch efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the fundamental parameter of the search mechanism by replacing discrete Grover rotations with continuous-time quantum walks. This parameter change allows the system to overcome the threshold functional value limitation that constrains convergence speed in traditional Grover search, enabling faster convergence while maintaining search capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent substitutes the mechanical rotation operation with a quantum walk mechanism. Instead of applying repeated Grover rotation operators, the system uses continuous-time quantum walks governed by a Hamiltonian, fundamentally replacing the operational mechanism to achieve improved convergence properties.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Loss of time

If quantum walks replace rotations in Grover Search algorithm, then computational cost is reduced, but algorithm complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputational costVSAvoidalgorithm complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a hybrid algorithm structure that acts as an intermediary between traditional Grover search and pure quantum walk approaches. The hybrid algorithm selectively applies quantum walks for global exploration and Grover rotations for local exploitation, reducing overall computational cost while managing complexity through structured integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the search process into distinct phases: global exploration using quantum walks and local refinement using Grover rotations. This segmentation allows each component to operate optimally in its designated phase, reducing total computational cost while organizing complexity into manageable, functionally-distinct modules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11514038B2Systems and methods for quantum global optimization
Publication Date: 2022.11.29 GEORGIA TECH RES CORP
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AI summary

A method for global optimization is disclosed. The method may include receiving a search request that may include an input. The method may further determine an amount of rotations necessary to perform the search request with a Grover Search algorithm. Then, the method may include determining that the amount of rotations is less than a predefined amount. Further, the method may generate one or more quantum walks. The one or more quantum walks and the Grover Search algorithm may be used to generated a global optimization algorithm. The method may then execute the global optimization algorithm to identify the input.