Skip to main content
Go to the home page of the European Commission (opens in new window)
English en
CORDIS - EU research results
CORDIS

Synthesizing Traditional and Reuse Approaches to Space

Objective

Space is a fundamental computational resource both in theory and practice. We focus on a novel paradigm, which the PI recently named reusing space, centered on a counter-intuitive fact: space can be a powerful resource even while already in use. We study the relationship between two central questions:

Q1. What is the power of memory as a computational resource?
Q2. What is the power of full memory as a computational resource?

Until recently, there has been limited interplay between these two approaches to space. A new string of fundamental breakthroughs by the PI and others---first, on traditional questions in space via reuse-based algorithms; and second, on understanding the catalytic model of reuse via traditional approaches---gives us ample reason to change this state of affairs.

This project aims to synthesize the techniques and frontiers of space and reuse to resolve the central open questions of both fields in tandem.

Our main objectives are threefold:

O1. Primarily, we will apply the framework of reuse to solve longstanding problems in space, including the relationship of space and time, finding efficient graph connectivity algorithms, and derandomizing space-bounded computation.
O2. Conversely, we will apply tools from traditional space complexity to the catalytic computing model of reuse, in order to settle the strengths, weaknesses, and robustness of reusing space.
O3. Finally, we will utilize both traditional and reuse techniques for practical purposes, such as developing time-space efficient algorithms and resolving the power and feasibility of reuse in near-term quantum computing.

Reusing space is a new frontier of space-bounded computation with huge potential, few limitations, and which has overcome longstanding barriers. By merging it firmly with the traditional study of space, we can attack the deepest questions in both fields.

Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)

This project has not yet been classified with EuroSciVoc.
Be the first one to suggest relevant scientific fields and help us improve our classification service

Keywords

Programme(s)

Topic(s)

Funding Scheme

HORIZON-ERC - HORIZON ERC Grants

See all projects funded under this funding scheme

Call for proposal

(opens in new window) ERC-2026-STG

See all projects funded under this call

Host institution

UNIVERZITA KARLOVA
Net EU contribution
€ 1 465 625,00
Address
OVOCNY TRH 560/5
116 36 Praha 1
Czechia
Region
Česko Praha Hlavní město Praha
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Links
Total cost
€ 1 465 625,00

Beneficiaries (1)