Approximating maximum independent set in bounded degree graphs

Piotr Berman, Martin Furer

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Abstract

For every Δ>2 and ε>0 we present a polynomial time approximation algorithm for the Maximum Independent Set problem, that in a graph of degree Δ approximates an optimal solution within ratio 5/Δ+3-ε for even Δ and within ratio 5/Δ+3.25-ε for odd Δ.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Annual ACM SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms
PublisherPubl by ACM
Pages365-371
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)0898713293
StatePublished - 1994
EventProceedings of the Fifth Annual SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms - Arlington, VA, USA
Duration: Jan 23 1994Jan 25 1994

Other

OtherProceedings of the Fifth Annual SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms
CityArlington, VA, USA
Period1/23/941/25/94

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Chemical Health and Safety
  • Software
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorics

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