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What are the open questions regarding the relationship between BQP and NP, and what would it mean for complexity theory if BQP is proven to be strictly larger than P?

by EITCA Academy / Sunday, 06 August 2023 / Published in Quantum Information, EITC/QI/QIF Quantum Information Fundamentals, Introduction to Quantum Complexity Theory, BQP, Examination review

The relationship between BQP (Bounded-error Quantum Polynomial time) and NP (Nondeterministic Polynomial time) is a topic of great interest in complexity theory. BQP is the class of decision problems that can be solved by a quantum computer in polynomial time with a bounded error probability, while NP is the class of decision problems that can be verified by a nondeterministic Turing machine in polynomial time. Exploring the relationship between these two classes and understanding the implications of BQP being proven strictly larger than P (the class of problems solvable in polynomial time on a classical computer) are important open questions in quantum complexity theory.

One open question regarding the relationship between BQP and NP is whether BQP is contained in NP or if it is a strictly larger class. If BQP is contained in NP, it would imply that problems that can be solved efficiently on a quantum computer can also be verified efficiently on a classical computer. On the other hand, if BQP is proven to be strictly larger than P, it would mean that there are problems that can be efficiently solved on a quantum computer but not on a classical computer. This would have significant implications for complexity theory, as it would provide evidence that quantum computers can solve certain problems more efficiently than classical computers.

Another open question is whether BQP-complete problems exist. A problem is said to be BQP-complete if it is as hard as any problem in BQP. In other words, if there exists a BQP-complete problem, then every problem in BQP can be reduced to it in polynomial time. The existence of BQP-complete problems would provide a framework for understanding the complexity of quantum algorithms and their relationship to classical algorithms. However, it is currently unknown whether BQP-complete problems exist.

Moreover, the question of whether BQP is equal to P or NP is still unresolved. If BQP is equal to P, it would mean that quantum computers do not offer any computational advantage over classical computers for solving decision problems. If BQP is equal to NP, it would imply that quantum computers can efficiently solve problems that are difficult to verify on a classical computer. Resolving this question would have profound implications for our understanding of the power and limitations of quantum computing.

To illustrate the potential impact of proving BQP to be strictly larger than P, let's consider the problem of factoring large numbers. Currently, the best known classical algorithm for factoring large numbers, the General Number Field Sieve, has a sub-exponential running time. In contrast, Shor's algorithm, a quantum algorithm, can factor large numbers in polynomial time on a quantum computer. If BQP is proven to be strictly larger than P, it would confirm that Shor's algorithm is indeed more efficient than any classical algorithm for factoring large numbers. This would have significant implications for cryptography, as many encryption schemes rely on the difficulty of factoring large numbers.

The relationship between BQP and NP is an active area of research in quantum complexity theory. Open questions include whether BQP is contained in NP, the existence of BQP-complete problems, and whether BQP is equal to P or NP. Resolving these questions would deepen our understanding of the power and limitations of quantum computing and have implications for various fields, including cryptography.

Other recent questions and answers regarding BQP:

  • What evidence do we have that suggests BQP might be more powerful than classical polynomial time, and what are some examples of problems believed to be in BQP but not in BPP?
  • How can we increase the probability of obtaining the correct answer in BQP algorithms, and what error probability can be achieved?
  • How do we define a language L to be in BQP and what are the requirements for a quantum circuit solving a problem in BQP?
  • What is the complexity class BQP and how does it relate to classical complexity classes P and BPP?

More questions and answers:

  • Field: Quantum Information
  • Programme: EITC/QI/QIF Quantum Information Fundamentals (go to the certification programme)
  • Lesson: Introduction to Quantum Complexity Theory (go to related lesson)
  • Topic: BQP (go to related topic)
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Tagged under: BQP, Complexity Theory, Factoring, NP, Quantum Computing, Quantum Information
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