Title :
Random polynomial time is equal to slightly-random polynomial time
Author :
Vazirani, Umesh V. ; Vazirani, Vijay V.
Abstract :
Random Polynomial Time (Rp) is currently considered to be the class of tractable computational problems. Here one assumes a source of truly random bits. However, the known sources of randomness are imperfect. They can be modeled as an adversary source, called slightly-random source. Slightlyrandom Polynomial Time (SRp) is the class of problems solvable in polynomial time using such a source. SRp is thus a more realistic definition of a tractable computational problem. In this paper we give an affirmative answer to the question "is Rp = SRp?" Our proof method is constructive: given an Rp algorithm for a problem, we show how to obtain an SRp algorithm for it. Studying the relationship between randomized and deterministic computation is currently an important issue. A central question here is "is Rp = P?" Our result may be a step towards answering this question.
Keywords :
Circuit simulation; Computational modeling; Computer science; Counting circuits; Diodes; Polynomials; Strontium; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Foundations of Computer Science, 1985., 26th Annual Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-0644-4
DOI :
10.1109/SFCS.1985.45