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How does a non-deterministic algorithm work?
A non-deterministic algorithm can provide different outputs for the same input on different executions. Unlike a deterministic algorithm which produces only a single output for the same input even on different runs, a non-deterministic algorithm travels in various routes to arrive at the different outcomes.
What is the need of non-deterministic algorithm give one example?
One example of a non-deterministic algorithm is the execution of concurrent algorithms with race conditions, which can exhibit different outputs on different runs.
What is non determinism and determinism and what is the difference between them?
In deterministic algorithm, for a given particular input, the computer will always produce the same output going through the same states but in case of non-deterministic algorithm, for the same input, the compiler may produce different output in different runs.
What non-deterministic means?
Definition of nondeterministic : not relating to or implying determinism : not deterministic nondeterministic theories of free will.
How do you create a non-deterministic finite automata?
As it has finite number of states, the machine is called Non-deterministic Finite Machine or Non-deterministic Finite Automaton….DFA vs NDFA.
| DFA | NDFA |
|---|---|
| A string is accepted by a DFA, if it transits to a final state. | A string is accepted by a NDFA, if at least one of all possible transitions ends in a final state. |
What are the implications of using non-deterministic functions?
Nondeterministic functions result in different output each time they are called with a fixed set of input values even if the database state that they access remains the same. For example, GETDATE() function, results the current date and time value, always a different value.
Why does non determinism occur?
1.10 UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE AND MINIMUM UNCERTAINTY STATES. In classical physics nondeterminism is due to uncontrolled causes that are recognized to exist and that, if better known, would make the predictions better.
Is non determinism possible?
In quantum physics nondeterminism means that a precise knowledge at the quantum level is impossible. We prepare two disjoint sets, S1 and S2, each set consisting of a large number of quantum systems in the identical state | φ〉.
Why is NFA called non-deterministic?
In NDFA, for a particular input symbol, the machine can move to any combination of the states in the machine. In other words, the exact state to which the machine moves cannot be determined. Hence, it is called Non-deterministic Automaton.
What is the advantage of non-deterministic finite automata over deterministic finite automata?
The advantage of NFA’s over DFA’s is the property, to always “choose the right path”. Since you cannot say in an algorithm to “choose the right path”, usually a conversion from NFA to DFA works, creating DFA states that symbolize multiple NFA states.
What is deterministic result?
Deterministic functions always return the same result any time they are called with a specific set of input values and given the same state of the database.