Formulate directed Finsler routing as TSP-MTZ (QAP) using HiGHS MIP and
benchmark against QUBO subset-selection. Five solvers across four sizes.
Key results:
- QAP-MIP scales well: n=48 solves to feasibility in 13s
- QUBO degenerate for all-positive Q_ij (unconstrained always selects 0)
- 2-phase strategy viable: QUBO-card to select K, then TSP-on-subset
Build: N/A (Python shim)