On Small Folkman Graphs Arrowing $K_2$ or $K_3$
Abstract
For a graph and integers , we say that if in any -coloring of 's vertices there exists a monochromatic -clique for some color . is defined similarly, but for edge colorings. The Folkman number is the smallest number of vertices for which an -free graph arrowing exists. is defined similarly for edge-arrowing. In this work, we present new bounds for Folkman numbers where and , while avoiding , , for , where is the complete graph on vertices and is missing an edge. We also present results for -free and -free graphs, where is the cycle on four vertices and is the wheel graph on five vertices. Notably, we prove the existence of , leaving only one graph, , on five vertices for which the existence problem of remains open. We provide some theoretical results that should aid in uncovering the existence of . Our new bounds are the result of a variety of methods involving filters, extension, semi-polycirculant graphs, locally linear graphs, and the modification of special graphs. Most of our bounds are from the semi-polycirculant graph generator, showcasing its efficacy for finding witness Folkman graphs.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2605.16542,
title = {On Small Folkman Graphs Arrowing $K_2$ or $K_3$},
author = {Zohair Raza Hassan and Stanisław Radziszowski and Steven Van Overberghe},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2605.16542},
year = {2026}
}