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Quantum clustering algorithms

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Quantum clustering algorithms
By the term "quantization", we refer to the process of using quantum mechanics in order to improve a classical algorithm, usually by making it go faster. In this paper, we initiate the idea of quantizing clustering algorithms by using variations on a celebrated quantum algorithm due to Grover. After having introduced this novel approach to unsupervised learning, we illustrate it with a quantized version of three standard algorithms: divisive clustering, k-medians and an algorithm for the construction of a neighbourhood graph. We obtain a significant speedup compared to the classical approach.
Esma Aïmeur, Gilles Brassard, Sébastie
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Type Conference
Year 2007
Where ICML
Authors Esma Aïmeur, Gilles Brassard, Sébastien Gambs
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