qiskit.optimization.converters.LinearEqualityToPenalty.convert

LinearEqualityToPenalty.convert(problem)

Convert a problem with equality constraints into an unconstrained problem.

Parameters

problem (QuadraticProgram) – The problem to be solved, that does not contain inequality constraints.

Return type

QuadraticProgram

Returns

The converted problem, that is an unconstrained problem.

Raises

QiskitOptimizationError – If an inequality constraint exists.