A review on quantum search algorithms

Ashish Bhatt, Sumit Chaudhary, Rashmi Kuksal +3 more

A groundbreaking advancement in computing theory, quantum search algorithms leverage quantum mechanics to outperform their classical counterparts in solving search issues. With a focus on their theoretical underpinnings, practical applications, and performance in a variety of computational contexts, this systematic review carefully investigates the evolution, progress, and current state of quantum search algorithms. We present a thorough analysis of significant algorithms, such as Grover’s search algorithm, together with recent developments in quantum optimization and quantum-enhanced search techniques. We also go over the challenges with quantum error correction, scalability, and hardware constraints that prevent the broad application of quantum search techniques.

Weng-Long Chang, Athanasios V. Vasilakos

Hossein Mehri‐Dehnavi, Hasan Dashtianeh, Hossein Yahyavi Kuchaksaraei +3 more

Miguel A. Naranjo-Cano, Luis Alejandro Fletscher

The search for information in a system has been a continuous problem for a computer. This has resulted in the construction of a set of classical algorithms that can search for a set of data. This is why search systems can be divided into the type of information being searched, the number of solutions to find, and even the terms used for searching. With the emergence of quantum computing, new algorithms have been generated for this type of process. An example is the Grover algorithm, which performs theoretically better than traditional algorithms. This is why there has been research on optimizing it, applying it to new fields, and making it more accessible to industry users. Even if the algorithm is a promising alternative, one of the disadvantages of Grover’s algorithm is the use of an oracle function that must be generated for every set of search data. This review describes three sets of methodologies for generating quantum circuits that can be applied to constructing this oracle quantum circuit.

Jose P. Dumas, Kapil Kumar Soni, Akhtar Rasool

Ela Demirci, Emre Atlıer Olca

This study investigates the applications and adaptations of the Grover's search algorithm, an algorithm that uses quantum technologies to provide quadratic speedup while searching unsorted data. Through extensive literature review, the applications of Grover's algorithm such as database search, machine learning, cryptography, and optimization is explored in order to further understand areas open to alteration in the algorithm. Visuals are provided with the aim of enhancing the comprehension of Grover's algorithm. This study underscores how various components of Grover's search-like the oracle, diffusion operator, and iteration count-can be modified to solve complex problems more efficiently than classical search algorithms. A table generalizing aspects of modification and each of their benefits is given as an output. The growing importance of quantum technologies and the United Nations' selection of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology makes this research timely.