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(t,r) broadcast domination in the infinite grid

Combinatorics 2019-12-30 v1

Abstract

The (t,r)(t,r) broadcast domination number of a graph GG, γt,r(G)\gamma_{t,r}(G), is a generalization of the domination number of a graph. γt,r(G)\gamma_{t,r}(G) is the minimal number of towers needed, placed on vertices of GG, each transmitting a signal of strength tt which decays linearly, such that every vertex receives a total amount of at least rr signal. In this paper we prove a conjecture by Drews, Harris, and Randolph about the minimal density of towers in Z2\mathbb{Z}^2 that provide a (t,3)(t,3) domination broadcast for t>17t>17 and explore generalizations. Additionally, we determine the (t,r)(t,r) broadcast domination number of powers of paths, Pn(k)P_n^{(k)} and powers of cycles, Cn(k)C_n^{(k)}.

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@article{arxiv.1912.11560,
  title  = {(t,r) broadcast domination in the infinite grid},
  author = {Rebekah Herrman and Peter van Hintum},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1912.11560},
  year   = {2019}
}

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12 pages, 6 figures