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Quantum-Inspired Constraint Satisfaction via Superoperator Algebra

Jincheng Zhang

Published Sep 7, 2026• 0 citations
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This paper introduces a novel approach to constraint satisfaction problems (CSPs) by drawing inspiration from quantum superoperator algebra. Traditional CSP solvers often struggle with exponentially growing complexity, particularly when dealing with intricate constraints. Our method proposes representing constraints as quantum superoperators that operate on variable states. This allows us to exploit the concepts of superposition and interference, which are fundamental to quantum mechanics, to explore the solution space more efficiently. The core idea is to treat the problem of satisfying constraints as a quantum computation, rather than a purely classical one. We define a mathematical framework based on superoperator algebra and illustrate its application to a range of CSP instances. The proposed method offers a potentially significant improvement over classical CSP algorithms, particularly for problems exhibiting exponential growth in complexity. We provide a detailed description of the theoretical underpinnings, a formal mathematical model, and a conceptual outline of the algorithm. The key contributions lie in the direct translation of quantum principles into a computational paradigm for solving CSPs and the potential for achieving scalability in handling complex constraint networks.

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10.5281/zenodo.22635742

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