Breaking the Sorting Barrier: A New Era for Shortest Paths
Update: 2025-10-12
Description
Dijkstra's algorithm, the decades-old method for finding the shortest paths in networks, has finally been outpaced! A team led by Ran Duan has shattered the sorting barrier long thought unbreakable, using a novel clustering approach. This breakthrough, years in the making, promises faster navigation for everything from mapping apps to complex logistical operations, and opens exciting new frontiers in computer science.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comments
In Channel