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On the Hamilton-Waterloo Problem with a single factor of 6-cycles

Combinatorics 2024-02-16 v1

Abstract

The uniform Hamilton-Waterloo Problem (HWP) asks for a resolvable (CM,CN)(C_M, C_N)-decomposition of KvK_v into α\alpha CMC_M-factors and β\beta CNC_N-factors. We denote a solution to the uniform Hamilton Hamilton-Waterloo problem by HWP(v;M,N;α,β)\hbox{HWP}(v; M, N; \alpha, \beta). Our research concentrates on addressing some of the remaining unresolved cases, which pose a significant challenge to generalize. We place a particular emphasis on instances where the gcd(M,N)={2,3}\gcd(M,N)=\{2, 3\}, with a specific focus on the parameter M=6M=6. We introduce modifications to some known structures, and develop new approaches to resolving these outstanding challenges in the construction of uniform 22-factorizations. This innovative method not only extends the scope of solved cases, but also contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexity involved in solving the Hamilton-Waterloo Problem.

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@article{arxiv.2402.10081,
  title  = {On the Hamilton-Waterloo Problem with a single factor of 6-cycles},
  author = {Zazil Santizo Huerta and Melissa Keranen},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2402.10081},
  year   = {2024}
}

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37 pages, 13 figures