Dual search in permutation state spaces

Uzi Zahavi, Ariel Feiner, Robert Holte, Jonathan Schaeffer

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Abstract

Geometrical symmetries are commonly exploited to improve the efficiency of search algorithms. We introduce a new logical symmetry in permutation state spaces which we call duality. We show that each state has a dual state. Both states share important attributes and these properties can be used to improve search efficiency. We also present a new search algorithm, dual search, which switches between the original state and the dual state when it seems likely that the switch will improve the chances of a cutoff. The decision of when to switch is very important and several policies for doing this are investigated. Experimental results show significant improvements for a number of applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 21st National Conference on Artificial Intelligence and the 18th Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence Conference, AAAI-06/IAAI-06
Pages1076-1081
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event21st National Conference on Artificial Intelligence and the 18th Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence Conference, AAAI-06/IAAI-06 - Boston, MA, United States
Duration: 16 Jul 200620 Jul 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the National Conference on Artificial Intelligence
Volume2

Conference

Conference21st National Conference on Artificial Intelligence and the 18th Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence Conference, AAAI-06/IAAI-06
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston, MA
Period16/07/0620/07/06

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