They'd be cracking most online-security systems, revolutionizing science and even, in effect, solving the other six of the so-called Millennium Problems, all of which were chosen in the year 2000.

More information: Xiaomeng Sui et al, Non-convex optimization for inverse problem solving in computer-generated holography, Light: Science & Applications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41377-024-01446-w.

The big difference is that the formal mathematics behind solving maximum weight independent set problems is much more thoroughly worked out. But, with the new paper, the parallels go a bit deeper.

In this digital age, Coding has become as essential as reading and writing. Interestingly, beyond its core application in computer science, Coding can significantly boost students' understanding ...