Hidden Subgroup Problem

Hidden subgroup problem: Let G be a group, X a finite set, and f : GX a function that hides a subgroup HG. The function f is given via an oracle, which uses O(log |G|+log|X|) bits. Using information gained from evaluations of f via its oracle, determine a generating set for H.

A special case is when X is a group and f is a group homomorphism in which case H corresponds to the kernel of f.

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