Better algorithms for the pathwidth and treewidth of graphs

Hans Bodlaender, Ton Kloks

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Abstract

In this paper we give, for all constants k, explicit O(n log^2 n) algorithms, that given a graph G = (V,E), decide whether the treewidth (or pathwidth) of G is at most k, and if so, find a tree-decomposition or (path-decomposition) of G with treewidth (or pathwidth) at most k. In contrast with previous solutions, our algorithms do not rely on non-constructive reasoning, and are single exponential in k. This result implies a similar result for several graph notions that are equivalent with treewidth or pathwidth.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAutomata, Languages and Programming
Subtitle of host publication18th International Colloquium Madrid, Spain, July 8–12, 1991 Proceedings
EditorsJavier Leach Albert, Burkhard Monien, Mario Rodríguez Artalejo
PublisherSpringer
Pages544-555
Number of pages12
Volume510
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-540-47516-3
ISBN (Print)978-3-540-54233-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1991
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science

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