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2 claims from 2 papers

1. Computer Science › Complexity and Algorithms in Graphs

   Binary determinantal complexity

   Hüttenhain and Ikenmeyer · Linear Algebra and its Applications · 2016

   The paper proves a 7 by 7 lower bound for the 3 by 3 permanent using computer enumeration, and links determinants of such matrices to constant free skew circuits.

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   1. Supported · 71%Writing the 3 by 3 permanent polynomial as a determinant of a matrix of zeros, ones and variables needs a matrix of at least 7 by 7.“We prove that for writing the 3 by 3 permanent polynomial as a determinant of a matrix consisting only of zeros, ones, and variables as entries, a 7 by 7 matrix is required. Our proof is computer based and uses the enumeration of bipartite graphs.”

2. Computer Science › Complexity and Algorithms in Graphs

   A Quadratic Lower Bound on Determinantal Complexity

   Kumar and Volk · arXiv (Cornell University) · 2026

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   1. Unchecked“We prove an $\Omega(n^2)$ lower bound on the determinantal complexity of the power sum polynomial $\sum_{i=1}^n x_i^n$ over the field of complex numbers.”