Complexity
Computational complexity, P vs NP, and lower bounds
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Algebraic Circuits Over Sum and Shift and Existential Presburger Arithmetic with Divisibility
This paper proves that the satisfiability problem of existential Presburger arithmetic extended with divisibility predicates (EPAD) is PP-hard.
Explainable PQC: A Layered Interpretive Framework for Post-Quantum Cryptographic Security Assumptions
The paper proposes 'Explainable PQC,' a layered interpretive framework designed to structure and clarify how post-quantum cryptographic security assumptions are represented and communicated, particula…
Algorithms and complexity for geodetic sets on interval and chordal graphs
This paper shows that finding the minimum geodetic set in chordal graphs is fixed parameter tractable, implying a polynomial-time algorithm for k-trees. It also proves that the problem is NP-hard on i…
On Cutting Cakes and Crossing Curves
The paper shows that the envy-free cake-cutting problem with three agents is intractable and establishes the first lower bounds for the Jordan curve problem.
Scheduling Tasks towards Energy Autarky: Benefits and Computational Costs of Flexibility
This paper studies the autarky problem of scheduling energy-consuming jobs with time windows using a battery and an energy forecast, and shows NP-hardness, polynomial-time solvability, and fixed-param…
Self-Referential $K$-SAT and the Finite Analogue of Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem
Wen Fang, Xianxian Li, Jun Liu, Jie Luo +2 more
This paper establishes a finite combinatorial version of Gödel's incompleteness theorems in Boolean $K$-SAT, resolving assignment correlations and constructing structurally irreducible SAT/UNSAT pairs…
Gap-Majority Lemmas in Communication Complexity
The paper proves an information-theoretically optimal gap-majority lemma in the two-player randomized communication model, achieving the correct linear scaling and constant-constant tradeoff.
The Polynomial-Time Low-Degree Conjecture is False
The polynomial-time low-degree conjecture, which predicts that low-degree indistinguishability, a uniform null distribution, permutation invariance, and independent resampling imply polynomial-time ha…
Low-degree estimation thresholds in planted hypergraphs and tensor PCA
The paper analyzes low-degree estimation thresholds for recovering hidden signals in planted hypergraphs and tensor PCA, establishing sharp phase transitions and providing polynomial-time recovery alg…
Towards Worst-case Hardness for Low-Noise LPN
Divesh Aggarwal, Rishav Gupta, Hai Hoang Nguyen, Kel Zin Tan +1 more
The paper presents a new worst-case to average-case reduction for the Learning Parity with Noise (LPN) problem, achieving hardness for inverse-polynomial noise rates previously unattainable.
On the Complexity of Graph Edit Distance in Restricted Graph Classes
The paper investigates the relationship between graph classes, edit cost functions, and computational complexity of the graph edit distance, providing polynomial-time reductions and correspondences.
XOR Games at Full Tilt: The Hardness of Binary Nonlocal Games
This paper studies a variant of the quantum XOR game model, called tilted XOR games, and shows that approximating their quantum value to constant precision is RE-complete.
Fundamental Sensing Limits of 6G Cooperative MIMO-ISAC Networks: Joint Position-Velocity CRLB and Decoupling Analysis
This paper derives Cramér-Rao lower bounds for cooperative MIMO integrated sensing and communication networks, considering position and velocity coupling in the Fisher information matrix.
Approximability of Electrical Distribution Network Reconfiguration for General Graphs
This paper studies approximation algorithms for minimizing power losses in electrical distribution networks, proving hardness results and providing approximations for various configurations.
Complexity of the Graph Homomorphism Problem w.r.t. Degeneracy
This paper studies the complexity of the graph homomorphism problem in terms of the degeneracy of the target graph and shows that under ETH, there is no efficient algorithm for this problem.
The Complexity of Verifying Feedforward Neural Networks in Quantised Settings
This paper analyzes the computational complexity of verifying feedforward neural networks when their weights are restricted to finite-width arithmetic, finding that verification remains NP-complete fo…
Uplink Positioning for PASS in Multipath Environments
Yaoyu Zhang, Xin Sun, Tianwei Hou, Anna Li +1 more
This paper proposes multi-carrier positioning frameworks for pinching-antenna systems using matrix pencil-based and Rank-1 ranging algorithms, and a two-stage weighted nonlinear least-squares position…
Diffusion-Robust Optimization over Graphs
The paper introduces a diffusion-based uncertainty model for robust optimization on graphs, showing that the resulting computational complexity depends critically on the interaction between the uncert…
Testing Distributions Against Bounded Distinguishers
This paper studies distribution testing with respect to bounded classes of distinguishers, revealing connections between testable learning, verification of learning algorithms, and testing of structur…
Algorithms for the Maximum Edge Open Packing Problem
This paper studies the computational complexity of Maximum Edge Open Packing Problem in distance-hereditary, biconvex bipartite, and chordal graphs, providing polynomial-time algorithms and a fixed-pa…