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We prove a new version of Hall's Harem Theorem, where the final matching is realized by a unary function with additional conditions on behavior of cycles. The present paper can be considered as a helpful companion of the paper of the…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2026-05-19 Karol Duda

In this paper we study continuous-time two-player zero-sum optimal switching games on a finite horizon. Using the theory of doubly reflected BSDEs with interconnected barriers, we show that this game has a value and an equilibrium in the…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2018-06-04 Said Hamadène , Randall Martyr , John Moriarty

We give a short, topological proof that all graphs admit tree-decompositions displaying their topological ends.

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2021-12-03 Max Pitz

In this note, we present a simple non-directed graph proof of Sharkovsky's theorem which is different from the one given in [2].

Dynamical Systems · Mathematics 2007-05-23 Bau-Sen Du

In this paper some proof theory for propositional Lax Logic is developed. A cut free terminating sequent calculus is introduced for the logic, and based on that calculus it is shown that the logic has uniform interpolation. Furthermore, a…

Logic · Mathematics 2022-09-20 Rosalie Iemhoff

We present a link between billiards in convex plane domains and Hofer's geometry, an area of symplectic topology. For smooth strictly convex billiard tables, we prove that the Hofer distance between the corresponding billiard ball maps…

Dynamical Systems · Mathematics 2025-11-11 Mark Berezovik , Konstantin Kliakhandler , Yaron Ostrover , Leonid Polterovich

Escalation is a typical feature of infinite games. Therefore tools conceived for studying infinite mathematical structures, namely those deriving from coinduction are essential. Here we use coinduction, or backward coinduction (to show its…

Computer Science and Game Theory · Computer Science 2010-04-30 Pierre Lescanne , Perrinel Matthieu

Escalation is a typical feature of infinite games. Therefore tools conceived for studying infinite mathematical structures, namely those deriving from coinduction are essential. Here we use coinduction, or backward coinduction (to show its…

Computer Science and Game Theory · Computer Science 2011-12-16 Pierre Lescanne , Perrinel Matthieu

A new shortest proof of Kotzig's Theorem about graphs with unique perfect matching is presented in this paper. It is well known that Kotzig's theorem is a consequence of Yeo's Theorem about edge-colored graph without alternating cycle. We…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2014-02-06 Gleb Nenashev

It is shown that the toy Turing Tumble, suitably extended with an infinitely long game board and unlimited supply of pieces, is Turing-Complete. This is achieved via direct simulation of a Turing machine. Unlike previously informally…

Formal Languages and Automata Theory · Computer Science 2021-10-19 Lenny Pitt

This paper provides a new simple proof of Hesse's theorem in projective geometry for any dimension.

History and Overview · Mathematics 2020-01-29 Nicholas Phat Nguyen

Intransitive dice $D^{(1)}, \ldots, D^{(\ell)}$ are dice such that $D^{(1)}$ has advantage when played against $D^{(2)}$, dice $D^{(2)}$ has advantage when played against $D^{(3)}$ and so on, up to $D^{(\ell)}$, which has advantage over…

Given a fixed graph $H$ and a positive integer $n$, a Picker-Chooser $H$-game is a biased game played on the edge set of $K_n$ in which Picker is trying to force many copies of $H$ and Chooser is trying to prevent him from doing so. In this…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2015-12-23 Małgorzata Bednarska-Bzdȩga , Dan Hefetz , Tomasz Łuczak

A subset of the vertex set of a graph is geodetically convex if it contains every vertex on any shortest path between two elements of the subset. The convex hull of a set of vertices is the smallest convex set containing the set. We study…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2025-05-14 Bret J. Benesh , Dana C. Ernst , Marie Meyer , Sarah K. Salmon , Nandor Sieben

The notions of captured/lost vertices and dead edges in the Shannon game (Shannon switching game on nodes) are examined using graph theory. Simple methods are presented for identifying some dead edges and some captured sets of vertices,…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2012-10-31 Andrew M. Steane

Consider the following two-player game on the edges of $K_n$, the complete graph with $n$ vertices: Starting with an empty graph $G$ on the vertex set of $K_n$, in each round the first player chooses $b \in \mathbb{N}$ edges from $K_n$…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2022-07-07 Rajko Nenadov

We present Solrex,an automated solver for the game of Reverse Hex.Reverse Hex, also known as Rex, or Misere Hex, is the variant of the game of Hex in which the player who joins her two sides loses the game. Solrex performs a mini-max search…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2017-07-04 Kenny Young , Ryan B. Hayward

This paper presents a general closed graph property for (randomized strategy) Nash equilibrium correspondence in large games. In particular, we show that for any large game with a convergent sequence of fiinite-player games, the limit of…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2024-10-30 Enxian Chen , Bin Wu , Hanping Xu

We introduce a new one-person game similar to the Sudoku game. It is based on combinatorial objects called planar binary rooted trees. It is related to the four color conjecture. Its mathematical analysis makes use of the Tamari poset,…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2011-08-30 Jean-Louis Loday

The expectation of the descent number of a random Young tableau of a fixed shape is given, and concentration around the mean is shown. This result is generalized to the major index and to other descent functions. The proof combines…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2007-05-23 Ron M. Adin , Yuval Roichman