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    P?=NP as minimization of degree 4 polynomial, integration or Grassmann number problem, and new graph isomorphism problem approaches

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    While the P vs NP problem is mainly approached form the point of view of discrete mathematics, this paper proposes reformulations into the field of abstract algebra, geometry, fourier analysis and of continuous global optimization - which advanced tools might bring new perspectives and approaches for this question. The first one is equivalence of satisfaction of 3-SAT problem with the question of reaching zero of a nonnegative degree 4 multivariate polynomial (sum of squares), what could be tested from the perspective of algebra by using discriminant. It could be also approached as a continuous global optimization problem inside [0,1]n[0,1]^n, for example in physical realizations like adiabatic quantum computers. However, the number of local minima usually grows exponentially. Reducing to degree 2 polynomial plus constraints of being in {0,1}n\{0,1\}^n, we get geometric formulations as the question if plane or sphere intersects with {0,1}n\{0,1\}^n. There will be also presented some non-standard perspectives for the Subset-Sum, like through convergence of a series, or zeroing of 02πicos(φki)dφ\int_0^{2\pi} \prod_i \cos(\varphi k_i) d\varphi fourier-type integral for some natural kik_i. The last discussed approach is using anti-commuting Grassmann numbers θi\theta_i, making (Adiag(θi))n(A \cdot \textrm{diag}(\theta_i))^n nonzero only if AA has a Hamilton cycle. Hence, the P\neNP assumption implies exponential growth of matrix representation of Grassmann numbers. There will be also discussed a looking promising algebraic/geometric approach to the graph isomorphism problem -- tested to successfully distinguish strongly regular graphs with up to 29 vertices.Comment: 19 pages, 8 figure

    THE EIGEN-COMPLETE DIFFERENCE RATIO OF CLASSES OF GRAPHS- DOMINATION, ASYMPTOTES AND AREA

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    The energy of a graph   is related to the sum of Ï€ -electron energy in a molecule represented by a molecular graph, and originated by the  HMO (Hückel molecular orbital) theory.  Advances to this theory have taken place which includes the difference of the energy of graphs and the energy formation difference between a graph and its decomposable parts. Although the complete graph does not have the highest energy of all graphs, it is significant in terms of its easily accessible graph theoretical properties, and has a  high level of connectivity and robustness, for example. In this paper we introduce a ratio, the eigen-complete difference ratio, involving the difference in energy between the complete graph and any other connected graph G, which allows for the investigation of the effect of energy of G with respect to the complete graph when a large number of vertices are involved. This is referred to as the eigen-complete difference domination effect. This domination effect is greatest negatively (positively), for a strongly regular graph (star graphs with rays of length one), respectively, and zero for the lollipop graph. When this ratio is a function f(n), of the order of a graph, we attach the average degree of G to the Riemann integral to investigate the eigen-complete difference area aspect of classes of graphs.  We applied these eigen-complete aspects to complements of classes of graphs

    Lexicographic polynomials of graphs and their spectra

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    For a (simple) graph HH and non-negative integers c0,c1,,cdc_0,c_1,\ldots,c_d (cd0c_d \neq 0), p(H)=k=0dckHkp(H)=\sum_{k=0}^d{c_k \cdot H^k} is the lexicographic polynomial in HH of degree dd, where the sum of two graphs is their join and ckHkc_k \cdot H^k is the join of ckc_k copies of HkH^k. The graph HkH^k is the kkth power of HH with respect to the lexicographic product (H0=K1H^0 = K_1). The spectrum (if HH is regular) and the Laplacian spectrum (in general case) of p(H)p(H) are determined in terms of the spectrum of HH and~ckc_k's. Constructions of infinite families of cospectral or integral graphs are also announced

    Character Expansion Methods for Matrix Models of Dually Weighted Graphs

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    We consider generalized one-matrix models in which external fields allow control over the coordination numbers on both the original and dual lattices. We rederive in a simple fashion a character expansion formula for these models originally due to Itzykson and Di Francesco, and then demonstrate how to take the large N limit of this expansion. The relationship to the usual matrix model resolvent is elucidated. Our methods give as a by-product an extremely simple derivation of the Migdal integral equation describing the large NN limit of the Itzykson-Zuber formula. We illustrate and check our methods by analyzing a number of models solvable by traditional means. We then proceed to solve a new model: a sum over planar graphs possessing even coordination numbers on both the original and the dual lattice. We conclude by formulating equations for the case of arbitrary sets of even, self-dual coupling constants. This opens the way for studying the deep problem of phase transitions from random to flat lattices.Comment: 22 pages, harvmac.tex, pictex.tex. All diagrams written directly into the text in Pictex commands. (Two minor math typos corrected. Acknowledgements added.
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