7,821 results for Computational complexity theory - Wikipedia

arxiv.org/abs/2408.03345v1

Artifical intelligence and inherent mathematical difficulty

This paper explores the relationship of artificial intelligence to the task of resolving open questions in mathematics. We first present an updated version of a traditional argument that limitative results from computability and complexity theory sho...

arxiv.org/abs/1209.1055v1

Hardness of approximation for quantum problems

The polynomial hierarchy plays a central role in classical complexity theory. Here, we define a quantum generalization of the polynomial hierarchy, and initiate its study. We show that not only are there natural complete problems for the second level...

arxiv.org/abs/2101.06087v2

An Abstract Contract Theory for Programs with Procedures

When developing complex software and systems, contracts provide a means for controlling the complexity by dividing the responsibilities among the components of the system in a hierarchical fashion. In specific application areas, dedicated contract th...

arxiv.org/abs/1303.2503v2

On the Origins of Hierarchy in Complex Networks

Hierarchy seems to pervade complexity in both living and artificial systems. Despite its relevance, no general theory that captures all features of hierarchy and its origins has been proposed yet. Here we present a formal approach resulting from the...

arxiv.org/abs/1510.07880v1

Rules in Play: On the Complexity of Routing Tables and Firewalls

A fundamental component of networking infras- tructure is the policy, used in routing tables and firewalls. Accordingly, there has been extensive study of policies. However, the theory of such policies indicates that the size of the decision tree for...

arxiv.org/abs/2510.02583v2

The Log-Rank Conjecture: New Equivalent Formulations

The log-rank conjecture is a longstanding open problem with multiple equivalent formulations in complexity theory and mathematics. In its linear-algebraic form, it asserts that the rank and partitioning number of a Boolean matrix are quasi-polynomial...

arxiv.org/abs/1102.2932v2

Applications of Monotone Rank to Complexity Theory

Raz's recent result \cite{Raz2010} has rekindled people's interest in the study of \emph{tensor rank}, the generalization of matrix rank to high dimensions, by showing its connections to arithmetic formulas. In this paper, we follow Raz's work and sh...

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What are some recent breakthroughs in complexity theory?

Currently taking a course on it and accidentally stumbled on the open problem of P/poly supset NEXP, which my prof told me was a frontier of the field. This surprised me a lot, since it seemed so intu...

arxiv.org/abs/1709.07635v2

Quantified Derandomization of Linear Threshold Circuits

One of the prominent current challenges in complexity theory is the attempt to prove lower bounds for $TC^0$, the class of constant-depth, polynomial-size circuits with majority gates. Relying on the results of Williams (2013), an appealing approach...