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Quantum Algorithmic Frameworks for Graph-Based Optimization and Network Analysis in Large-Scale Computational Systems

Beyza Altan

Published Feb 20, 2026• 0 citations
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The increasing scale and interconnectedness of modern computational systems have intensified the demand for efficient algorithms capable of analyzing complex networks and solving graph-based optimization problems. Classical optimization techniques, while effective for moderate-sized datasets, often encounter exponential computational growth when applied to large-scale graph structures characterized by high dimensionality and dynamic topology. This paper explores quantum algorithmic frameworks for graph-based optimization and network analysis in large-scale computational systems, emphasizing the potential of quantum computing paradigms to address combinatorial complexity and enhance computational scalability. By synthesizing developments in quantum search algorithms, variational quantum circuits, and hybrid quantum–classical optimization methods, the study evaluates their applicability to tasks such as shortest-path discovery, clustering, community detection, and network resilience assessment. The findings suggest that quantum-enabled frameworks may provide complementary advantages in exploring vast solution spaces and improving optimization efficiency, particularly when integrated with classical preprocessing and orchestration strategies.

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10.62802/cxs1p664

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