Abstract
How can sparse graph theory be extended to large networks, where algorithms whose running time is estimated using the number of vertices are not good enough? I address this question by introducing ‘Local Separators’ of graphs. Applications include:
1. A unique decomposition theorem for graphs along their local 2-separators analogous to the 2-separator theorem;
2. an exact characterisation of graphs with no bounded subdivision of a wheel [9].
1. A unique decomposition theorem for graphs along their local 2-separators analogous to the 2-separator theorem;
2. an exact characterisation of graphs with no bounded subdivision of a wheel [9].
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 101-144 |
Number of pages | 44 |
Journal | Journal of Combinatorial Theory. Series B |
Volume | 156 |
Early online date | 10 May 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2022 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Characterisations of graphs
- 2-separator theorem
- Locality
- Local cutvertices
- Local separators
- Structural graph theory