[sci.math] graph topologies

cgo@aifh.ed.ac.uk (Carla Gomes ) (04/19/91)

I would like some references on mathematical descriptions of the
topology of a graph. I'm particularly interested in distinguishing
topologies that lead to significant changes in problem solving quality
and efficiency (optimisation problems). For instance, techniques to
decompose constraint graphs into unconnected or loosely connected
subgraphs, clustering techniques, contention graphs... Another area that
might be related is hierarchies of graphs...

Is anyone aware of work in this area? I think what I need is some
basics of graph theory...

Thanks for suggestions anyone might have. If possible email to me at
the address below...


tchau 
Carla

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Carla Pedro Gomes
Department of Artificial Intelligence , University of Edinburgh
80 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1HN, U.K.

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