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Title: Craig Alan Feinstein's Evidence That P ≠ NP
Title: Craig Alan Feinstein's Evidence That P ≠ NP


Abstract: Craig Alan Feinstein, a researcher in computer science, presented evidence that suggests the class of decision problems that can be solved by deterministic polynomial-time algorithms, P, is not equal to the class of decision problems that can be solved by nondeterministic polynomial-time algorithms, NP. He did this by examining the SUBSET-SUM problem and proposing an algorithm, algorithm A, that solves the problem in O(2n^2) time. Feinstein argued that algorithm A has the best running-time for large N and can be used to solve two subproblems independently, reducing the time complexity. His work suggests that there might be a more efficient way to solve the SUBSET-SUM problem, further supporting the idea that P ≠ NP.
Abstract: Craig Alan Feinstein, a researcher in computer science, proposed a method to solve the SUBSET-SUM problem, which is a well-known NP problem. His method, called algorithm A, can solve the problem in a faster time than any other known method. This suggests that P ≠ NP, meaning that problems that can be solved by deterministic polynomial-time algorithms are not the same as those that can be solved by nondeterministic polynomial-time algorithms. This discovery has significant implications for the field of computer science and could potentially revolutionize the way we approach problem-solving.


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Methodology: Feinstein's algorithm, A, is a deterministic polynomial-time algorithm that can solve the SUBSET-SUM problem. It runs in O(2n^2) time, which is faster than any other known method. Feinstein argues that this algorithm provides evidence that P ≠ NP because it is the fastest known method to solve the problem.


Craig Alan Feinstein, a computer scientist, provided evidence that suggests the class of decision problems that can be solved by deterministic polynomial-time algorithms, P, is not equal to the class of decision problems that can be solved by nondeterministic polynomial-time algorithms, NP. He focused on the SUBSET-SUM problem, which involves determining whether there exists a vector with specific properties.
Results: Feinstein's algorithm, A, has been able to solve the SUBSET-SUM problem in a faster time than any other known method. This suggests that P ≠ NP, as algorithm A is a deterministic polynomial-time algorithm, and the problem it solves is an NP problem.


Feinstein proposed an algorithm, called algorithm A, that can solve the SUBSET-SUM problem in O(2n^2) time. This algorithm works by sorting two sets, b-S- and S+, in ascending order and comparing the first two elements in each list. If there is a match, the algorithm stops and outputs that there is a solution. If not, it compares the greater element with the next element on the other list and continues until there is a match or one of the lists runs out of elements.
Implications: If Feinstein's argument is correct, it would mean that P ≠ NP, which is a long-standing question in the field of computer science. This discovery could potentially revolutionize the way we approach problem-solving in computer science and could have far-reaching implications for other fields as well. It could also lead to the development of new algorithms and techniques that could make computer systems more efficient and effective.


Feinstein argued that algorithm A has the best running-time for large N and can be used to solve two subproblems independently. This reduces the time complexity and suggests that there might be a more efficient way to solve the SUBSET-SUM problem. His work supports the idea that P ≠ NP, as it provides evidence that the two classes are not equal.
Link to Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/0310060v7
 
Link to Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/0310060v3
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arXiv ID: 0310060v3
arXiv ID: 0310060v7


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Latest revision as of 14:48, 24 December 2023

Title: Craig Alan Feinstein's Evidence That P ≠ NP

Abstract: Craig Alan Feinstein, a researcher in computer science, proposed a method to solve the SUBSET-SUM problem, which is a well-known NP problem. His method, called algorithm A, can solve the problem in a faster time than any other known method. This suggests that P ≠ NP, meaning that problems that can be solved by deterministic polynomial-time algorithms are not the same as those that can be solved by nondeterministic polynomial-time algorithms. This discovery has significant implications for the field of computer science and could potentially revolutionize the way we approach problem-solving.

Methodology: Feinstein's algorithm, A, is a deterministic polynomial-time algorithm that can solve the SUBSET-SUM problem. It runs in O(2n^2) time, which is faster than any other known method. Feinstein argues that this algorithm provides evidence that P ≠ NP because it is the fastest known method to solve the problem.

Results: Feinstein's algorithm, A, has been able to solve the SUBSET-SUM problem in a faster time than any other known method. This suggests that P ≠ NP, as algorithm A is a deterministic polynomial-time algorithm, and the problem it solves is an NP problem.

Implications: If Feinstein's argument is correct, it would mean that P ≠ NP, which is a long-standing question in the field of computer science. This discovery could potentially revolutionize the way we approach problem-solving in computer science and could have far-reaching implications for other fields as well. It could also lead to the development of new algorithms and techniques that could make computer systems more efficient and effective.

Link to Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/0310060v7 Authors: arXiv ID: 0310060v7

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