Title :
Is quantum search practical?
Author :
Viamontes, George F. ; Markov, Igor L. ; Hayes, John P.
Author_Institution :
Michigan Univ., USA
Abstract :
Gauging a quantum algorithm´s practical significance requires weighing it against the best conventional techniques applied to useful instances of the same problem. The authors show that several commonly suggested applications of Grover´s quantum search algorithm fail to offer computational improvements over the best conventional algorithms.
Keywords :
quantum computing; search problems; Grover quantum search algorithm; Algorithm design and analysis; Concurrent computing; Databases; Parallel processing; Performance evaluation; Polynomials; Quantum computing; Quantum entanglement; Query processing; Runtime; Web search; algorithms; quantum;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/MCSE.2005.53
