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Solving complex optimization problems using optics

A new mathematical approach using optics helps computers solve larger, more complex optimization problems by reducing computational demands. The framework can be applied to various real-world challenges, including facility placement and data clustering, with potential benefits for a carbon-neutral future.

SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalCommunications Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 29, 2026

Researchers successfully prove the solution to Dudeney’s 120-year-old dissection puzzle

A team of researchers from Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology proved that Dudeney's original solution to the famous dissection problem is the optimal solution. They used a novel approach, including matching diagrams, to show that no dissection between an equilateral triangle and a square can be achieved with three or fe...