Fixed-point-free embeddings of graphs in their complements

The following is proved: If G is a labeled (p,p−2) graph where p≥2, then there exists an isomorphic embedding ϕ of G in its complement G¯ such that ϕ has no fixed vertices. The extension to (p,p−1) graphs is also considered.

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Main Author: Seymour Schuster
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1978-01-01
Series:International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S0161171278000356
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Summary:The following is proved: If G is a labeled (p,p−2) graph where p≥2, then there exists an isomorphic embedding ϕ of G in its complement G¯ such that ϕ has no fixed vertices. The extension to (p,p−1) graphs is also considered.
ISSN:0161-1712
1687-0425