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Combinatorial optimization problems (COPs) arise in various fields such as shift scheduling, traffic routing, and drug development. However, they are challenging to solve using traditional computers ...

The proximate grade specifications of 420 stainless steels are given in the table below: (These specifications are for functionally similar materials. Original specifications can be referred to for ...

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Dr. James McCaffrey of Microsoft Research explains a new idea that slightly modifies standard simulated annealing by borrowing ideas from quantum mechanics. The goal of a combinatorial optimization ...