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8 claims from 4 papers

1. Computer Science › Constraint Satisfaction and Optimization

   Analytic and Algorithmic Solution of Random Satisfiability Problems

   Mézard, Parisi and Zecchina · Science · 2002

   The paper studies random K-satisfiability problems, reports an intermediate phase linked to metastable states, and introduces optimisation algorithms, one tested successfully on the largest existing benchmark.

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   1. UncheckedThe paper reports an intermediate phase below the satisfiability threshold where many metastable states coincide with search algorithms becoming complex.“We show the existence of an intermediate phase below α c , where the proliferation of metastable states is responsible for the onset of complexity in search algorithms.”

2. Computer Science › Constraint Satisfaction and Optimization

   A variational description of the ground state structure in random satisfiability problems

   Biroli, Monasson and Weigt · The European Physical Journal B · 2000

   The authors develop a variational method for spin-glass-like models and use it to describe how optimal solutions are structured in random satisfiability problems, finding two transitions in 3-SAT.

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   1. Unchecked“At the second threshold $α_c \simeq 4.48$, satisfying assignments disappear and a finite fraction $B_0 \simeq 0.13$ of variables are overconstrained and take the same values in all optimal (though unsatisfying) assignments.”
   2. UncheckedIn random 3-SAT, at a clause-to-variable ratio of about 3.96, the solutions are reported to split into geometrically separated clusters.“At the first one $α_s \simeq 3.96$, a non-trivial organization of the solution space in geometrically separated clusters emerges.”
   3. UncheckedFor mixed 2+p-SAT with p below 2/5, the paper reports a single smooth shift from satisfiable to unsatisfiable at a clause ratio of 1/(1-p).“For the mixed $2+p$-SAT with $p<2/5$, the behavior is as expected much simpler: a unique smooth transition from SAT to UNSAT takes place at $α_c=1/(1-p)$.”

3. Computer Science › Constraint Satisfaction and Optimization

   The probabilistic analysis of a greedy satisfiability algorithm

   Kaporis, Kirousis and Lalas · Random Structures and Algorithms · 2005

   The paper analyses a simple greedy heuristic for satisfying random 3-CNF formulas, proving success below ratio 3.42, then extending this to 3.52 by also using the negated literal's degree.

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   1. UncheckedA refined greedy heuristic that also considers the negated literal's degree is shown to succeed on random 3-CNF formulas up to a clauses-to-variables ratio of 3.52.“We improve up to r 3 < 3.52 by further exploiting the degree of the negation of the evaluated to True literal.”
   2. Unchecked“We prove that for r 3 < 3.42 this heuristic succeeds with probability asymptotically bounded away from zero.”

4. Computer Science › Constraint Satisfaction and Optimization

   Behavior of heuristics on large and hard satisfiability problems

   Ardelius and Aurell · Physical Review E · 2006

   The paper studies ASAT, a simple stochastic local search heuristic for satisfiability problems, and examines how it behaves near the point where problems switch from satisfiable to unsatisfiable.

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   1. UncheckedThe ASAT search heuristic solves random 3SAT instances up to one million variables in linear time on average, up to 4.21 clauses per variable.“We show that ASAT solves instances as large as one million variables in linear time, on average, up to 4.21 clauses per variable for random 3SAT.”
   2. UncheckedFor random satisfiability problems with more than 3 literals per clause, ASAT appears to solve instances at the 'FRSB threshold' in linear time, up to K=7.“For K higher than 3, ASAT appears to solve instances at the ``FRSB threshold'' in linear time, up to K=7.”