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>So there doesn't exist any more efficient strategies to find the maximum number, than linear or random search.

For classic old school computers yes. I'm not so sure about quantum computers. Consider: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grover%27s_algorithm



I don't think Grover ("the other GA") helps us here. https://qbnets.wordpress.com/2010/01/06/grovers-algorithm-fo...




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