Quantum-Enhanced Constraint Programming
Jincheng Zhang
Abstract
This paper introduces a novel constraint programming language, Quantum-Enhanced Constraint Programming (QECP), designed to leverage the power of quantum computing for enhanced constraint space exploration and solution discovery. We propose a quantum search algorithm, Grover's algorithm, to accelerate the search for optimal solutions to constraint satisfaction problems, aiming to overcome the limitations of classical constraint programming in terms of speed and scalability. The core mechanism centers on integrating this quantum search within the constraint programming framework, enabling efficient searching of the constraint space and ultimately facilitating the discovery of novel solutions. This work explores the potential of quantum computing to revolutionize constraint satisfaction problem solving, presenting a framework for increased efficiency and the exploration of previously intractable solutions.