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A Simple Linear-Space Data Structure for Constant-Time Range Minimum Query

Data Structures and Algorithms 2011-09-22 v1

Abstract

We revisit the range minimum query problem and present a new O(n)-space data structure that supports queries in O(1) time. Although previous data structures exist whose asymptotic bounds match ours, our goal is to introduce a new solution that is simple, intuitive, and practical without increasing costs for query time or space.

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@article{arxiv.1109.4460,
  title  = {A Simple Linear-Space Data Structure for Constant-Time Range Minimum Query},
  author = {Stephane Durocher},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1109.4460},
  year   = {2011}
}
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