dwave_networkx.maximum_weighted_independent_set#
- maximum_weighted_independent_set(G, weight=None, sampler=None, lagrange=2.0, **sampler_args)[source]#
Returns an approximate maximum weighted independent set.
Defines a QUBO with ground states corresponding to a maximum weighted independent set and uses the sampler to sample from it.
An independent set is a set of nodes such that the subgraph of G induced by these nodes contains no edges. A maximum independent set is an independent set of maximum total node weight.
- Parameters:
G (NetworkX graph) – The graph on which to find a maximum cut weighted independent set.
weight (string, optional (default None)) – If None, every node has equal weight. If a string, use this node attribute as the node weight. A node without this attribute is assumed to have max weight.
sampler – A binary quadratic model sampler. A sampler is a process that samples from low energy states in models defined by an Ising equation or a Quadratic Unconstrained Binary Optimization Problem (QUBO). A sampler is expected to have a ‘sample_qubo’ and ‘sample_ising’ method. A sampler is expected to return an iterable of samples, in order of increasing energy. If no sampler is provided, one must be provided using the set_default_sampler function.
lagrange (optional (default 2)) – Lagrange parameter to weight constraints (no edges within set) versus objective (largest set possible).
sampler_args – Additional keyword parameters are passed to the sampler.
- Returns:
indep_nodes – List of nodes that form a maximum weighted independent set, as determined by the given sampler.
- Return type:
Notes
Samplers by their nature may not return the optimal solution. This function does not attempt to confirm the quality of the returned sample.
References
[AL]Lucas, A. (2014). Ising formulations of many NP problems. Frontiers in Physics, Volume 2, Article 5.