London Mathematical Society Student Texts: Introduction to the Theory of Graph Spectra by Peter Rowlinson, Slobodan Simić and Dragoš Cvetković (2009, Hardcover)
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Table Of ContentPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. Graph operations and modifications; 3. Spectrum and structure; 4. Characterizations by spectra; 5. Structure and one eigenvalue; 6. Spectral techniques; 7. Laplacians; 8. Additional topics; 9. Applications; Appendix; Bibliography; Index of symbols; Index.
SynopsisThis introductory text explores the theory of graph spectra: a topic with applications across a wide range of subjects, including computer science, quantum chemistry and electrical engineering. The spectra examined here are those of the adjacency matrix, the Seidel matrix, the Laplacian, the normalized Laplacian and the signless Laplacian of a finite simple graph. The underlying theme of the book is the relation between the eigenvalues and structure of a graph. Designed as an introductory text for graduate students, or anyone using the theory of graph spectra, this self-contained treatment assumes only a little knowledge of graph theory and linear algebra. The authors include many developments in the field which arise as a result of rapidly expanding interest in the area. Exercises, spectral data and proofs of required results are also provided. The end-of-chapter notes serve as a practical guide to the extensive bibliography of over 500 items., This is an introductory text for graduate students, or anyone using the theory of graph spectra, that assumes only a little knowledge of graph theory and linear algebra. The authors include developments in the field, exercises, spectral data, detailed proofs and an extensive bibliography.