Publication Date
8-1-2006
Degree Program
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Degree Type
Master of Computer Science
Abstract
In this paper, the problem of randomly generating 4-regular planar Hamiltonian graphs is discussed and a solution is described. An algorithm which efficiently generates the graphs in linear time and in a near-uniform manner is given. In addition, a formula is provided that determines the total number of such graphs. The generation of graphs starts with forming the Hamiltonian cycle of the final graph. Each vertex is randomly assigned to be connected with zero. one. Or two edges in the area bounded by the Hamiltonian cycle. A positive prefix vector is used to determine all the edges in the area bounded by the Hamiltonian cycle. Another positive prefix vector is used for determining the edges in the area not bounded by the Hamiltonian cycle, forming the final graph.
Disciplines
Computer Sciences
Recommended Citation
Ascigil, Mehmet, "An Algorithm to Generate 4-Regular Planar Hamiltonian Graphs" (2006). Masters Theses & Specialist Projects. Paper 440.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/440