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Quantum global minimum finder based on variational quantum search

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The search for global minima is a critical challenge across multiple fields including engineering, finance, and artificial intelligence, particularly with non-convex functions that feature multiple local optima, complicating optimization efforts. We introduce the Quantum Global Minimum Finder (QGMF), an innovative quantum computing approach that efficiently identifies global minima. QGMF combines binary search techniques to shift the objective function to a suitable position and then employs Variational Quantum Search to precisely locate the global minimum within this targeted subspace. Designed with a O(n)-depth circuit architecture, QGMF also utilize the logarithmic benefits of binary search to enhance scalability and efficiency. This work demonstrates the impact of QGMF in advancing the capabilities of quantum computing to overcome complex non-convex optimization challenges effectively.

Source: Scientific Reports

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-91407-z

Authors: Mohammadreza Soltaninia, Junpeng Zhan

Institution: Alfred University

Language: English

Topic: Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture

Subfield: Artificial Intelligence

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,690

Funders: National Science Foundation, Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure