Carving width
The term "carving width" can refer to different contexts depending on the field, but it is most commonly associated with skiing and snowboarding. In this context, carving width typically refers to the width of a ski or snowboard that allows for effective carving turns. A wider carving width can offer greater stability and better edge control when making turns on hard-packed or icy conditions.
Hadwiger number
The Hadwiger number, denoted as \( H(G) \) for a graph \( G \), is a numerical graph invariant that represents the maximum number \( k \) such that the graph \( G \) can be colored with \( k \) colors without forming any monochromatic complete graph \( K_t \) for every \( t \leq k \).
Metric dimension (graph theory)
In graph theory, the **metric dimension** of a graph is a concept that relates to the ability to uniquely identify the vertices of the graph based on their distances to a specific set of vertices known as "experimenters" or "measuring points.
Complement graph
In graph theory, the complement of a graph is a graph that contains the same set of vertices but has edges that are not present in the original graph.
Graph power
"Graph power" is not a standard term in mathematics or computer science, so it may refer to different concepts depending on the context. Here are some interpretations: 1. **Graph Theory**: In the context of graph theory, "power" can refer to the concept of a power of a graph, which is related to the construction of new graphs by connecting vertices based on paths of a certain length.
9th-century mathematicians
The 9th century was a significant period for mathematics, particularly in the Islamic world, where scholars made substantial contributions that influenced both the development of mathematics and its transmission to Europe. Here are some notable mathematicians and contributions from the 9th century: 1. **Al-Khwarizmi**: Perhaps the most famous mathematician of the 9th century, Al-Khwarizmi is often referred to as the "father of algebra.
Lower shoreface
The lower shoreface is a geological term used in sedimentology and coastal processes to describe a specific zone of the coastal environment, particularly the area of the seabed that lies just below the surf zone and extends down to the offshore area. This zone typically ranges from about 3 to 10 meters (roughly 10 to 30 feet) in depth, depending on local conditions, including wave energy, sediment supply, and coastal topography.
Lunitidal interval
The lunitidal interval is the time difference between the local high tide and the local mean noon, which is calculated based on the lunar cycle. It represents the period it takes for the tide to peak after the moon is directly overhead or underfoot. This interval varies depending on the position of the moon, the geographical location, and local factors affecting tides, such as the shape of the coastline and the depth of the water.
Sparksee (graph database)
Sparksee, also known as DNA (Dynamic Network Analysis), is a high-performance graph database designed for handling large-scale graph data efficiently. Developed by the company TinkerPop, it is optimized for storing and querying complex relationships between data points, making it suitable for applications such as social networks, recommendation systems, fraud detection, and network analysis.
PGF/TikZ
PGF/TikZ is a powerful package used in LaTeX for creating graphics programmatically. - **PGF**: Stands for "Portable Graphics Format." It serves as a backend for producing graphics and includes functionality for creating figures and diagrams in a way that is highly customizable. PGF is essentially a lower-level interface. - **TikZ**: Stands for "TikZ ist kein Zeichenprogramm," which translates to "TikZ is not a drawing program.
XGMML
Closeness centrality
Closeness centrality is a measure used in network analysis to determine how central or important a particular node (vertex) is within a graph. The idea behind closeness centrality is that nodes that are closer to all other nodes in the network are more central than those that are farther away. This metric is particularly useful for understanding the efficiency of spreading information or resources through the network.
Dissociation number
The dissociation number, often represented as \( pK_a \) or \( K_d \), is a measure used in chemistry to quantify the degree to which a substance, usually an acid or a base, dissociates into its ions in solution. It reflects the strength of an acid or base in terms of its ability to donate or accept protons (H⁺ ions).
Linear arboricity
Linear arboricity is a concept from graph theory that pertains to the decomposition of a graph into linear forests. A linear forest is a disjoint union of paths (which are graphs where each pair of vertices is connected by exactly one simple path) and isolated vertices. The linear arboricity of a graph \( G \), denoted as \( la(G) \), is defined as the minimum number of linear forests into which the edges of the graph can be decomposed.
Sparsity matroid
A sparsity matroid is a specific type of combinatorial structure that arises in the study of graphs and optimization, particularly in the context of network flows, cuts, and efficient algorithms for various combinatorial problems.
Tardos function
The Tardos function, introduced by Gábor Tardos in 2007, is a specific function that demonstrates the concept of a function growing more slowly than any polynomial function. This function is notable because it serves as an example of a function that is computable but grows slower than the asymptotic growth of any polynomial function. Formally, the Tardos function \( t(n) \) can be defined recursively.
Moral graph
A **moral graph** is a concept used in the fields of graph theory and probabilistic graphical models, particularly in the context of Bayesian networks and Markov networks. The moral graph is derived from a directed acyclic graph (DAG) representing a Bayesian network. ### How to Construct a Moral Graph: 1. **Start with a Directed Graph:** Begin with a Bayesian network, which is typically represented as a directed acyclic graph (DAG).
Series–parallel graph
A series-parallel graph is a specific type of graph that can be constructed from a single edge by repeatedly applying two operations: series composition and parallel composition. These operations allow the building of more complex graphs while maintaining certain structural properties.