P vs NP Problem

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The P vs NP problem is a central question in computational complexity theory, which deals with the resources required to solve computational problems. It concerns the relationship between two classes of problems: P (polynomial time) and NP (nondeterministic polynomial time). P problems are those that can be solved in a time proportional to a polynomial function of the input size, making them tractable. NP problems, on the other hand, are those whose solutions can be verified in polynomial time but may not be solvable in polynomial time themselves. The P vs NP problem asks whether every problem in NP can also be solved in polynomial time, implying P = NP. If true, it would mean that many seemingly hard problems have efficient solutions. Conversely, if P ≠ NP, there are NP problems that are fundamentally harder to solve than verify. This question has profound implications for cryptography, optimization, and many other fields. Despite significant efforts, the problem remains unsolved, making it one of the most important open questions in computer science.