Ambidextrous : Journal of Innovation, Efficiency and Technology in Organization
Vol. 5 No. 02 (2026): Ambidextrous: Journal of Innovation, Efficiency and Technology in Organization

Pushing the Limits of Quantum Computing: Variational Algorithms for Solving NP-Hard Problems

Austin Wenxuan Li (Johns Hopkins University)
Lilis Stianingsih (Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Bina Sarana Global)
Ana Utami Zainal (Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof.Dr.HAMKA)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study explores the application of variational quantum algorithms to solve NP-hard combinatorial optimization problems, focusing specifically on the MaxBisection problem. The research introduces an enhanced hybrid quantum-classical framework, HTAAC-QSDP, which combines problem-informed ansatz design with semidefinite programming (SDP) relaxation and iterative optimization. Simulation results across multiple graph instances show that the proposed method achieves approximation ratios consistently above 0.95, approaching classical SDP benchmarks. Experiments also demonstrate the sensitivity of performance to key hyperparameters such as circuit depth, rotation scaling, and learning rate. Additionally, hardware implementation on IBM quantum devices reveals the model’s resilience under noise, provided that initialization and optimization strategies are carefully tuned. The findings suggest that variational quantum approaches can provide high-quality approximations for complex NP-hard problems, even in the noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) era. The results lay the groundwork for scalable quantum optimization frameworks and support the advancement of quantum advantage in real-world applications.

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ambidextrous

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Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Electrical & Electronics Engineering

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Focus: The primary focus of Ambidextrous is to explore and advance the intersection of innovation, efficiency, and technology within organizational contexts. The journal aims to contribute to the understanding and enhancement of organizational capabilities by examining how innovation strategies, ...