Quantum Multiplication Algorithm Based on the Convolution Theorem

Abstract

The problem of efficient multiplication of large numbers has been a long-standing challenge in classical computation and has been extensively studied for centuries. It appears that the existing classical algorithms are close to their theoretical limit and offer little room for further enhancement. However, with the advent of quantum computers and the need for quantum algorithms that can perform multiplication on quantum hardware, a new paradigm emerges. In this paper, inspired by convolution theorem and quantum amplitude amplification paradigm we propose a quantum algorithms for integer multiplication with time complexity $O(\sqrt{n}\log^2 n)$ which outperforms the best-known classical algorithm, the Harvey algorithm with time complexity of $O(n \log n)$. Unlike the Harvey algorithm, our algorithm does not have the restriction of being applicable solely to extremely large numbers, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of integer multiplication tasks. The paper also reviews the history and development of classical multiplication algorithms and motivates us to explore how quantum resources can provide new perspectives and possibilities for this fundamental problem.