The Probabilistic Minimum Spanning Tree Problem: Complexity and Combinatorial Properties (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Dimitris Bertsimas

 
9781332276097: The Probabilistic Minimum Spanning Tree Problem: Complexity and Combinatorial Properties (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book explores the probabilistic minimum spanning tree problem (PMST), a probabilistic variation of the classic minimum spanning tree problem. Unlike its deterministic counterpart, the PMST considers situations where not all points are deterministically present, but instead have certain probabilities of presence. The author, a respected researcher in the field, delves into the complexity and combinatorial properties of the problem, proving that even a restricted version of the PMST with all weights equal is NP-complete, a surprising result given the simplicity of the MST problem. The book also examines the relationship between the PMST problem and the MST, network design, and re-optimization strategies, providing valuable insights into the problem's nature and potential applications. Through the author's rigorous analysis and clear explanations, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the PMST problem, its complexities, and its implications in the broader field of combinatorial optimization.

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ISBN 10:  0265619246 ISBN 13:  9780265619247
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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