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    P?=NP as minimization of degree 4 polynomial, integration or Grassmann number problem, and new graph isomorphism problem approaches

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    While the P vs NP problem is mainly approached form the point of view of discrete mathematics, this paper proposes reformulations into the field of abstract algebra, geometry, fourier analysis and of continuous global optimization - which advanced tools might bring new perspectives and approaches for this question. The first one is equivalence of satisfaction of 3-SAT problem with the question of reaching zero of a nonnegative degree 4 multivariate polynomial (sum of squares), what could be tested from the perspective of algebra by using discriminant. It could be also approached as a continuous global optimization problem inside [0,1]n[0,1]^n, for example in physical realizations like adiabatic quantum computers. However, the number of local minima usually grows exponentially. Reducing to degree 2 polynomial plus constraints of being in {0,1}n\{0,1\}^n, we get geometric formulations as the question if plane or sphere intersects with {0,1}n\{0,1\}^n. There will be also presented some non-standard perspectives for the Subset-Sum, like through convergence of a series, or zeroing of 02πicos(φki)dφ\int_0^{2\pi} \prod_i \cos(\varphi k_i) d\varphi fourier-type integral for some natural kik_i. The last discussed approach is using anti-commuting Grassmann numbers θi\theta_i, making (Adiag(θi))n(A \cdot \textrm{diag}(\theta_i))^n nonzero only if AA has a Hamilton cycle. Hence, the P\neNP assumption implies exponential growth of matrix representation of Grassmann numbers. There will be also discussed a looking promising algebraic/geometric approach to the graph isomorphism problem -- tested to successfully distinguish strongly regular graphs with up to 29 vertices.Comment: 19 pages, 8 figure

    Coadjoint orbits of symplectic diffeomorphisms of surfaces and ideal hydrodynamics

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    We give a classification of generic coadjoint orbits for the groups of symplectomorphisms and Hamiltonian diffeomorphisms of a closed symplectic surface. We also classify simple Morse functions on symplectic surfaces with respect to actions of those groups. This gives an answer to V.Arnold's problem on describing all invariants of generic isovorticed fields for the 2D ideal fluids. For this we introduce a notion of anti-derivatives on a measured Reeb graph and describe their properties.Comment: 38 pages, 11 figures; to appear in Annales de l'Institut Fourie
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