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Quantum walk algorithm for element distinctness

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We use quantum walks to construct a new quantum algorithm for element distinctness and its generalization. For element distinctness (the problem of finding two equal items among N given items), we get an O(N^{2/3}) query quantum algorithm. This improves the previous O(N^{3/4}) query quantum algorithm of Buhrman et.al. (quant-ph/0007016) and matches the lower bound by Shi (quant-ph/0112086). The algorithm also solves the generalization of element distinctness in which we have to find k equal items among N items. For this problem, we get an O(N^{k/(k+1)}) query quantum algorithm.

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Mobility edges in pseudo-unitary quasiperiodic quantum walks

quant-ph · 2024-11-25 · unverdicted · novelty 7.0

A pseudo-unitary quasiperiodic quantum walk model exhibits a novel mobility edge sharply dividing metallic and insulating phases plus a second transition unique to discrete time, with PT-symmetry breaking quantified by spectral winding number.

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  • Tight Quantum Lower Bound for k-Distinctness quant-ph · 2026-04-06 · unverdicted · none · ref 5

    A new quantum lower bound framework proves a tight bound for k-Distinctness.

  • Quantum Communication Lower Bounds for Search Problems via Matrix Discrepancy quant-ph · 2026-07-09 · accept · none · ref 5 · internal anchor

    A matrix-discrepancy argument proves tight one-way quantum lower bounds for collision finding (Ω(N^{1/4})) and for streaming triangle finding (Ω(√Δ_V)) where Boolean-Hidden-Matching reductions fail.

  • Mobility edges in pseudo-unitary quasiperiodic quantum walks quant-ph · 2024-11-25 · unverdicted · none · ref 5 · internal anchor

    A pseudo-unitary quasiperiodic quantum walk model exhibits a novel mobility edge sharply dividing metallic and insulating phases plus a second transition unique to discrete time, with PT-symmetry breaking quantified by spectral winding number.