Quantum optimization is a promising field revolutionizing problem-solving across domains. This study compares Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Moth Flame Optimization (MFO), and Genetic Algorithm (GA) on three platforms : a local computer, a local computer with quantum integration, and an IBM quantum machine. Results indicate PSO’s consistent performance across all setups, with the IBM quantum machine having a longer elapsed time. For MFO, the optimal solution is found using the IBM quantum machine, despite its longer execution time. Similarly, GA achieves the best results on the IBM quantum machine. These findings suggest that while quantum computers excel in solving complex problems, their execution time for simpler tasks remains higher than classical setups. Future research should address challenges like noise, limited qubits, and high material costs to improve quantum computers’ efficiency and availability.
Quantum optimization is a promising field revolutionizing problem-solving across domains. This study compares Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Moth Flame Optimization (MFO), and Genetic Algorithm (GA) on three platforms : a local computer, a local computer with quantum integration, and an IBM quantum machine. Results indicate PSO’s consistent performance across all setups, with the IBM quantum machine having a longer elapsed time. For MFO, the optimal solution is found using the IBM quantum machine, despite its longer execution time. Similarly, GA achieves the best results on the IBM quantum machine. These findings suggest that while quantum computers excel in solving complex problems, their execution time for simpler tasks remains higher than classical setups. Future research should address challenges like noise, limited qubits, and high material costs to improve quantum computers’ efficiency and availability.
Quantum computing is a big change in how to do calculations, especially good for solving complex problems that are hard for traditional computers. These problems often get worse quickly as they grow bigger, making them very difficult to solve efficiently. Although quantum computers have some big advantages, they still have some issues like limited number of qubits, noise, and problems with staying stable for long periods. To deal with these problems and make the best use of both quantum and classical methods, this research proposes a new system that mixes classical methods such as Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Genetic Algorithms (GA) with quantum methods like Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) and different versions of Grover's search. [14] [15] [1] [5]The classical methods are good at finding good solutions and working reliably, while the quantum parts can help in certain tasks, like searching or improving calculations. The new system is tested on real problems in areas like logistics (like planning delivery routes), network routing (like finding the fastest paths), and job scheduling (like assigning tasks with limited resources). A way is developed to turn these problems into a form that quantum computers can understand, called QUBO. [10]The tests use real data and simulated quantum setups (like Qiskit and D-Wave Ocean SDK). The results show that this new system works better than using only classical or only quantum methods in terms of the quality of the solutions, how fast they find the answers, and how long they take. This study shows the potential of using a mix of quantum and classical methods to solve problems more effectively and sets up a foundation for future research in using quantum methods to help make better decisions. [12] [18]
The article explored and delved into the advanced computational strategies of Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) by contrasting classical and quantum computing paradigms. The advantages of quantum computing lie in its potential to solve computationally complex problems exponentially faster than classical computers. One of the advantages of Particle Swarm Optimization is its ability to find optimal solutions in complex search spaces. The research centers around the performance of PSO algorithms, as a part of the biological swarm optimization algorithms, when applied to a set of single-objective optimization functions, namely the Sphere, Rosenbrock, Booth, and Himmelblau functions. Utilizing a controlled setup of 100 particles, iterating 100 times across various dimensions tailored to each function, our study reveals that quantum Particle Swarm Optimization, implemented via Q# programming language and tested in Azure Quantum Workspace, consistently surpasses classical PSO in precision and convergence to global minima, despite the increased computational demands and error sensitivity inherent to quantum computations. The classical approach facilitated through Python programming language and leveraging deterministic pseudorandom number generators demonstrates robustness and lower computational costs but does not achieve the quantum's level of accuracy. The paper highlights the potential of quantum PSO to achieve superior optimization results in scenarios with smaller datasets and less complex problem spaces, paving the way for future applications where quantum advantages can be fully realized. The analysis goes further to discuss the implications of these findings for the future of optimization in various industries, including logistics, engineering, and finance, where optimization plays a critical role. The potential of quantum Particle Swarm Optimization to achieve superior optimization results in scenarios with smaller datasets and less complex problem spaces is particularly notable. It suggests that quantum computing could soon transform the landscape of computational optimization, providing solutions that are not only quicker but also more accurate.
Purpose: The development of engineering decision support systems requires effective optimization techniques to deal with complex optimization problems such as energy management, logistics optimization, and resource management. The most popular classical optimization techniques, such as Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), are often less effective in terms of optimization performance and are often likely to suffer from slow optimization speed and premature convergence to local optima when dealing with highdimensional optimization search space. The quantum-inspired optimization (QIO) techniques are an emerging class of optimization techniques that attempt to mimic some principles of quantum computing on classical computers to overcome the limitations of classical optimization techniques. The purpose of this research is to develop a quantum-inspired optimization framework to overcome the limitations of classical optimization techniques in engineering decision support systems. Method: The proposed optimization framework incorporates a probabilistic amplitude representation of solutions, rotation-based evolutionary optimization, and simulated annealing acceptance criteria. The optimization framework was tested on two optimization scenarios: a highdimensional optimization problem inspired by a Rastrigin-like function representing energy management optimization and a multi-objective optimization problem inspired by logistics optimization with the goal of minimizing transportation costs and time. The optimization performance and effectiveness of the proposed optimization framework were compared with classical optimization techniques such as GA and PSO. Findings: The proposed optimization framework outperforms traditional methods such as GA and PSO in terms of speed and quality of results. In the high-dimensional problem, the proposed framework achieved an optimal value of 38.96, which is better compared to the results of PSO, which achieved 69.42, and GA, which achieved 137.22. In the multi-objective problem, the proposed framework achieved Pareto results, which show better performance and effectiveness compared to the traditional methods. Conclusion: The optimization results indicate that the quantum-inspired optimization framework is an effective optimization tool that can be used to overcome the limitations of classical optimization techniques in engineering decision support systems. The proposed optimization framework provides a link between classical optimization techniques and emerging quantum optimization techniques while being able to run on classical computers.
Optimization problems across domains such as logistics, finance, and artificial intelligence often involve complex and NP-hard formulations that are computationally challenging for classical algorithms due to scalability and efficiency limitations. The study aims to systematically investigate the role of Quantum Machine Learning (QML) in addressing complex optimization problems and to analyze its advantages over traditional optimization techniques. A comprehensive survey and comparative analysis of key QML algorithms, including Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA), Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE), Quantum Neural Networks (QNNs), and Quantum Support Vector Machines (QSVMs), is conducted by examining their working principles, optimization capabilities, and real-world applications. The findings indicate that QML algorithms demonstrate significant potential in exploring large solutions spaces efficiently, achieving faster convergence, and providing improved optimization performance compared to classical approaches, although challenges such as quantum noise, scalability, and hardware limitations remain. The novelty of this study lies in providing a unified and critical comparative framework that integrates multiple QML optimization algorithms, highlights their practical feasibility, and identifies key research gaps hindering their real-world deployment. The implications of this research provide valuable insights for researchers and practitioners in selecting appropriate QML techniques and emphasize the need for advancements in hybrid quantum -classical systems, algorithms design, and quantum hardware to enable practical large-scale optimization.
Optimization problems are widely encountered in real-world domains such as energy systems, financial markets, transportation networks, supply chain logistics, manufacturing processes, and e-commerce platforms. Traditional classical computing methods often struggle to solve large combinatorial optimization problems due to the exponential growth of the solution space. Quantum computing has emerged as a promising approach to address these challenges by leveraging quantum mechanical principles such as superposition and entanglement. However, current quantum hardware is limited by noise, restricted qubit availability, and scalability issues, making fully quantum solutions impractical for large-scale applications. To overcome these limitations, this research proposes a hybrid quantum–classical supercomputing framework for solving complex optimization problems across multiple domains. The framework integrates classical data processing and optimization techniques with quantum-inspired algorithms, specifically the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA), to efficiently explore large solution spaces. Real-world datasets from energy systems, supply chain logistics, financial markets, transportation networks, manufacturing processes, and e-commerce platforms are used for experimental evaluation. The results demonstrate that the hybrid optimization approach can generate higher-quality solutions and improved optimization accuracy compared to traditional classical methods. These findings highlight the potential of hybrid quantum–classical systems as an effective and scalable solution for solving complex optimization problems in modern computational applications.
Quantum algorithms offer promising advancements in solving complex optimization problems that are critical in various fields, including logistics, finance, and machine learning. Classical optimization techniques, while effective, often struggle with large-scale and high-dimensional data sets, leading to inefficiencies and long processing times.Quantum algorithms, leveraging the principles of superposition, entanglement, and quantum parallelism, provide a potential solution by exponentially speeding up certain computational tasks. This paper explores key quantum algorithms for optimization, including Grover's algorithm, the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA), and the Quantum Annealing method. We analyze their theoretical foundations, implementation challenges, and practical applications. Special attention is given to the performance comparisons between quantum and classical approaches in solving combinatorial optimization problems, such as the traveling salesman problem and portfolio optimization. We also discuss the limitations of current quantum hardware and the prospects for future improvements that could make quantum optimization algorithms more practical for real-world use.Our findings suggest that, while quantum algorithms are still in their early stages, they hold immense potential for transforming optimization in a variety of domains, offering new pathways toward more efficient problem-solving in both theoretical and applied contexts. we explore how hybrid quantum-classical approaches can enhance optimization results by combining the strengths of both paradigms. Future research directions are highlighted, focusing on improving quantum error correction, scaling quantum systems, and developing more robust quantum algorithms to tackle increasingly complex optimization problems.