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Large Scale Energy Efficient Sensor Network Routing Using a Quantum Processor Unit

Large Scale Energy Efficient Sensor Network Routing Using a Quantum Processor Unit

Published on: September 8, 2023

Google in a quantum network.

G D Paparo¹, M A Martin-Delgado

¹Departamento de Física Teórica I, Universidad Complutense, 28040 Madrid, Spain. gpaparo@fis.ucm.es

Scientific Reports

|June 12, 2012

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We introduce quantum PageRank algorithms for current internet infrastructure, even without quantum computers. One quantum protocol outperforms classical PageRank, potentially altering web page rankings based on network structure.

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Large Scale Energy Efficient Sensor Network Routing Using a Quantum Processor Unit

Large Scale Energy Efficient Sensor Network Routing Using a Quantum Processor Unit

Published on: September 8, 2023

Area of Science:

Quantum Information Science
Computer Science
Network Analysis

Background:

The current internet relies on classical PageRank algorithms to rank web page importance.
Advancements in quantum computing suggest future network possibilities, but current infrastructure limitations exist.

Purpose of the Study:

To characterize a class of quantum PageRank algorithms applicable to near-term quantum networks.
To explore the potential of quantum algorithms to enhance or disrupt classical web page ranking hierarchies.

Main Methods:

Developing a quantized version of the classical PageRank protocol.
Analyzing the performance of these quantum protocols in a simulated network environment.

Main Results:

Identified a specific quantum PageRank protocol that demonstrates superior performance compared to its classical counterpart.
The proposed quantum protocol's effectiveness is shown to be dependent on the underlying network topology.

Conclusions:

Quantum PageRank algorithms can be conceptualized and analyzed even before widespread quantum computer availability.
These quantum algorithms offer a potential paradigm shift in information retrieval and web ranking, challenging existing classical structures.