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A Linear Potential Function for Pairing Heaps

Data Structures and Algorithms 2016-06-28 v2

Abstract

We present the first potential function for pairing heaps with linear range. This implies that the runtime of a short sequence of operations is faster than previously known. It is also simpler than the only other potential function known to give amortized constant amortized time for insertion.

Cite

@article{arxiv.1606.06389,
  title  = {A Linear Potential Function for Pairing Heaps},
  author = {John Iacono and Mark Yagnatinsky},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1606.06389},
  year   = {2016}
}
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