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巡回セールスマン問題を解き明かす:その謎と挑戦

Cracking the Code: The Traveling Salesman Problem Explained

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Hello everyone.
Today,
I want to share
an exciting topic
that seems simple
at first glance
but is actually
quite challenging.
It's called
the "Traveling Salesman Problem."
Imagine you are
a new salesman.
Your boss tells you
to visit 10 cities
and return
as quickly as possible.
You open a map,
pick up a pen,
and then freeze.
"Uh, should I go
here first...
or maybe there..."
This seemingly trivial dilemma
has puzzled mathematicians
and computer scientists
for decades.
The Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP)
is essentially this:
  • There are multiple cities.
  • You must visit
    each city exactly once.
  • You must return
    to the starting point.
  • You need to find
    the route with
    the shortest total distance.
It sounds simple,
right?
But here's where
it gets interesting.
Let's say
you need to visit
15 cities.
Do you know
how many possible routes
there are?
Over 40 billion!
If a human could calculate
one route per second,
it would take
more than 12 years
to go through
all the routes—
without any breaks!
This phenomenon,
known as "combinatorial explosion,"
makes the TSP
an "NP-hard" problem,
meaning it's not easily solvable
even by computers.
You might wonder,
"Who would bother
solving such a difficult problem?"
Actually, this problem
is constantly being solved
in our daily lives.
  • Delivery routes
    for couriers
  • Optimization of
    manufacturing processes
  • Route planning
    for GPS navigators
These are all
applications of the TSP.
Since finding the perfect solution
is tough,
scientists have developed
methods to quickly find
"good enough" solutions.
  • Dynamic programming:
    Building the solution
    step by step
    from smaller parts.
  • Simulated annealing:
    Inspired by the process
    of slowly cooling
    heated metal.
  • Genetic algorithms:
    Mimicking the process
    of biological evolution.
Isn't it fascinating?
Solving problems
by drawing inspiration
from natural phenomena.
The Traveling Salesman Problem
is not just
a mathematical puzzle.
It holds the key
to efficient logistics,
energy-saving manufacturing processes,
and comfortable travel planning.
It can improve
our lives
in many ways.
Next time you look
at a map,
try to see it differently.
It might hold
unsolved mysteries
and opportunities
for new discoveries.
Why not find
your own "Traveling Salesman Problem"
and take on the challenge?
by shimojik
作成:2024/09/04 10:23
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