In general terms, a graph decomposition is a partition of a graph into parts satisfying some special conditions. Methods of Graph Decompositions discusses some state-of-the-art decomposition methods of graph theory, which are highly instrumental when dealing with a number of fundamental concepts such as unigraphs, isomorphism, reconstruction conjectures, k-dimensional graphs, degree sequences, line graphs and line hypergraphs. The first part of the book explores the algebraic theory of graph decomposition, whose major idea is to define a binary operation that turns the set of graphs or objects derived from graphs into an algebraic semigroup. If an operation and a class of graphs are appropriately chosen, then, just as for integers, each graph has a unique factorization (or canonical decomposition) into a product of prime factors. The unique factorization property makes this type of decomposition especially efficient for problems associated with graph isomorphism, and several such examples are described in the book. Another topic is devoted to Krausz-type decompositions, that is, special coverings of graphs by cliques that are directly associated with representation of graphs as line graphs of hypergraphs. The book discusses various algorithmic and structural results associated with the existence, properties and applications of such decompositions. In particular, it demonstrates how Krausz-type decompositions are directly related to topological dimension, information complexity and self-similarity of graphs, thus allowing to establish links between combinatorics, general topology, information theory and studies of complex systems. The above topics are united by the role played in their development by Professor Regina Tyshkevich, and the book is a tribute to her memory. The book will be ideal for researchers, engineers and specialists, who are interested in fundamental problems of graph theory and proof techniques to tackle them.
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This book discusses some methods of graph decompositions, which are highly instrumental when dealing with a number of fundamental problems of graph theory. The presented topics are united by the role played in their development by Professor Regina Tyshkevich, and the book is a tribute to her memory.
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1: Introduction 2: Decomposition of Graphical Sequences and Unigraphs 3: Matrogenic, Matroidal and Threshold Graphs 4: Further Applications of Operator Decomposition 5: Line Graphs and Hypergraphs 6: Dimensionality of Graphs
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Dr Vadim Zverovich is an Associate Professor of Mathematics and the Head of the Mathematics and Statistics Research Group at the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol. An accomplished researcher, he is also a Fellow of the UK Operational Research Society, and was previously a Fellow of the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in Germany. In 2016, he was awarded Higher Education Academy fellowship status, and the Faculty of Environment and Technology of the UWE named him its researcher of the year in 2017. His research interests include graph theory and its applications, networks, probabilistic methods, combinatorial optimisation and emergency responses. With 30 years of research experience, he has published many research articles and three books on the above subjects, and established an internationally recognized academic track record in the mathematical sciences covering both theoretical and applied aspects. The most recent book Modern Applications of Graph Theory was published by Oxford University Press in 2021. Dr Pavel Skums is an Associate Professor at the Computer Science and Engineering Department of the University of Connecticut. He is a recipient of the prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER award, GSU Dean of College of Arts and Sciences Early Career Award and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Charles C. Shepard Science Award. His research concentrates on graph and network theories and their applications in genomics, epidemiology and immunology. He has published more than 60 papers and book chapters, and has been a guest editor of more than 20 special issues of leading journals.
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Discusses fundamental concepts such as unigraphs, reconstruction, k-dimensional graphs, degree sequences, line graphs and line hypergraphs, helping the readers to understand them and get insight into related fundamental problems. Provides detailed descriptions of some decomposition methods in graph theory, presenting significant results in the field, many of which cannot be found in other books. Contains a large number of illustrations enhancing the understanding of many important concepts of graph theory.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780198882091
Publisert
2024
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
714 gr
Høyde
252 mm
Bredde
176 mm
Dybde
20 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
288

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Dr Vadim Zverovich is an Associate Professor of Mathematics and the Head of the Mathematics and Statistics Research Group at the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol. An accomplished researcher, he is also a Fellow of the UK Operational Research Society, and was previously a Fellow of the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in Germany. In 2016, he was awarded Higher Education Academy fellowship status, and the Faculty of Environment and Technology of the UWE named him its researcher of the year in 2017. His research interests include graph theory and its applications, networks, probabilistic methods, combinatorial optimisation and emergency responses. With 30 years of research experience, he has published many research articles and three books on the above subjects, and established an internationally recognized academic track record in the mathematical sciences covering both theoretical and applied aspects. The most recent book Modern Applications of Graph Theory was published by Oxford University Press in 2021. Dr Pavel Skums is an Associate Professor at the Computer Science and Engineering Department of the University of Connecticut. He is a recipient of the prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER award, GSU Dean of College of Arts and Sciences Early Career Award and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Charles C. Shepard Science Award. His research concentrates on graph and network theories and their applications in genomics, epidemiology and immunology. He has published more than 60 papers and book chapters, and has been a guest editor of more than 20 special issues of leading journals.