Extremizing a quadratic form can be computationally straightforward or difficult depending on the feasible domain over which variables are optimized. For example, maximizing E = xTVx for a real-symmetric matrix 𝑉 with 𝑥 constrained to a unit ball in 𝑅𝑁 can be performed simply by finding the maximum (principal) eigenvector of 𝑉, but can become computationally intractable if the domain of 𝑥 is limited to corners of the ±1 hypercube in 𝑅𝑁 (i.e., 𝑥 is constrained to be a binary vector). Many gain-loss physical systems, such as coherently coupled arrays of lasers or optical parametric oscillators, naturally solve minimum/maximum eigenvector problems (of a matrix of coupling coefficients) in their equilibration dynamics. In this paper we discuss recent case studies on the use of added nonlinear dynamics and real-time feedback to enforce constraints in such systems, making them potentially useful for solving difficult optimization problems. We consider examples in both classical and quantum regimes of operation.
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