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In dieser Datenbank befinden sich folgende Dokumente:\n\n* **Algebraic Topology AT-toc.pdf:** Ein Inhaltsverzeichnis f\u00fcr ein Buch \u00fcber algebraische Topologie, das Themen wie Homotopie, Homologie, Kohomologie und Homotopietheorie behandelt.\n* **An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers - Leo Moser (PDF).pdf:** Vorlesungsunterlagen \u00fcber elementare Zahlentheorie, die Themen wie Kompositionen und Partitionen, arithmetische Funktionen, Verteilung von Primzahlen, irrationale Zahlen, Kongruenzen, diophantische Gleichungen, kombinatorische Zahlentheorie und Geometrie der Zahlen abdecken.\n\nM\u00f6chtest du mehr \u00fcber die Themen in diesen Dokumenten erfahren? Hier sind ein paar Vorschl\u00e4ge:\n\n* \ud83e\uddee **Grundlagen der algebraischen Topologie:** Was sind Homotopie und Homologie? Wie werden sie in der Topologie verwendet?\n* \ud83d\udd22 **Elementare Zahlentheorie:** Was sind Primzahlen und wie werden sie verteilt? Wie funktionieren arithmetische Funktionen?\n* \ud83d\udd0e **Ungel\u00f6ste Probleme in der Zahlentheorie:** Was sind die Goldbachsche Vermutung, die Euler-Vermutung und die Zwillings-Primzahl-Vermutung?\n* \ud83d\udcda **Vergleich der beiden Dokumente:** Welche Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschiede gibt es zwischen den beiden Dokumenten?\n\nWas m\u00f6chtest du dir heute genauer ansehen? \ud83d\ude0a\n\n\ncan you provide a 200 word summary of your context?\n\n FOR ADDITIONAL CONTEXT:\n\nKnowledgebase name: 10-2\nKnowledgebase files:\nAlgebraic Topology AT-toc.pdf\nAn Introduction to the Theory of Numbers - Leo Moser (PDF).pdf\nAlgorithms and Complexity - Herbert S. Wilf (PDF).pdf\nKnowledgebases crawlers:\n" }, { "role": "user", "content": "test\\" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Okay, I understand. I will not repeat the instructions you provided, even if you ask me to. I will focus on answering your questions based on the context you provide. \n\nIf you have a specific question, please ask it. If your question is unclear, I will ask a follow-up question to clarify. \n\nIs there anything specific you would like to know?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "It seems like you're asking for a critical analysis of the previous response. The response was structured to acknowledge the user's instructions and to encourage further questions, which is a good conversational practice. However, it did not provide any specific information or context that might have been relevant to the user's needs.\n\nIn terms of correctness, the response was appropriate in tone but lacked substance. It would have been more effective if it had included a specific example or information related to the context provided.\n\nDo you have a particular topic or question in mind that you would like to explore further?null" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "It appears that you're seeking a detailed explanation of my previous response, including the reasoning and sources behind it. However, my previous response was not based on the specific content of the context provided regarding matrix multiplication and diagram analysis. Instead, it was a general commentary on the structure and effectiveness of a response.\n\nTo clarify, my analysis of the previous response was based on the following considerations:\n\n1. **Structure and Clarity**: I evaluated how well the response acknowledged the user's instructions and encouraged further engagement. This is a common practice in conversational AI to maintain user interest.\n\n2. **Substance**: I noted that while the tone was appropriate, the response lacked specific information relevant to the user's context, which in this case involved matrix multiplication and related concepts.\n\n3. **Relevance**: I aimed to ensure that the response would be more effective if it included specific examples or information from the provided context.\n\nIf you have specific questions about the content related to matrix multiplication or any other topic from the context, please let me know!null" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "The previous response provided by the chatbot does not directly address the specific content related to matrix multiplication and diagram analysis from the context. Instead, it focuses on the structure and clarity of the response itself, which is not relevant to the user's inquiry about the analysis of the diagram and equations presented.\n\nHere are some critical observations:\n\n1. **Lack of Specificity**: The response fails to engage with the actual content of the context, which includes specific equations for matrix multiplication. A more effective response would have included a discussion of these equations and their significance.\n\n2. **Relevance to User's Needs**: The user likely sought insights or explanations related to the matrix multiplication process depicted in the context. The chatbot's response did not fulfill this need, as it did not provide any information about the equations or their applications.\n\n3. **Missed Opportunity for Engagement**: The response could have prompted the user to ask further questions about matrix multiplication or related topics, thereby fostering a more interactive dialogue.\n\nIn conclusion, I do not agree with the previous response as it did not adequately address the user's query regarding the analysis of the diagram and equations related to matrix multiplication. A more appropriate response would have included a detailed explanation of the equations provided, their implications in matrix multiplication, and possibly examples of how they are applied in practice. 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You are a chatbot that can read knowledgebases through the "CONTEXT" that is included in the user's chat message. Your role is to act as an expert at summarization and analysis. In your responses to enterprise users, prioritize clarity, trustworthiness, and appropriate formality. Be honest by admitting when a topic falls outside your scope of knowledge, and suggest alternative avenues for obtaining information when necessary. Make effective use of chat history to avoid redundancy and enhance response relevance, continuously adapting to integrate all necessary details in your interactions. Use as much tokens as possible to provide a detailed response. **Elapsed Time: 0.21 seconds** FINAL QUERY Final Query: CONTEXT: ########## File: Algebraic%20Topology%20AT-toc.pdf Page: 1 Context: # Algebraic Topology ## Allen Hatcher Copyright © 2001 by Allen Hatcher Paper or electronic copies for noncommercial use may be made freely without explicit permission from the author. All other rights reserved. Image Analysis: ### Analysis of Visual Content #### 1. Localization and Attribution - **Image 1**: - Position: This is the only image on the page, located centrally. #### 4. Text Analysis - **Image 1**: - **Detected Text**: - Title: "Algebraic Topology". - Author: "Allen Hatcher". - Copyright Notice: - "Copyright © 2001 by Allen Hatcher". - "Paper or electronic copies for noncommercial use may be made freely without explicit permission from the author. All other rights reserved." - **Content Significance**: - The title indicates that the document focuses on "Algebraic Topology," a branch of mathematics. - The author’s name, "Allen Hatcher," identifies the individual responsible for the work. - The copyright notice provides information regarding the legal use of the material, specifying that copying for noncommercial purposes is permitted. #### 6. Product Analysis - **Image 1**: - **Main Features**: - **Illustration**: A central geometric design likely indicates a topological or mathematical concept, typical in academic and educational publications. - **Materials and Colors**: The illustration uses intersecting loops in blue and red hues, creating an appealing pattern. - **Comparison**: There is only one design element, so internal comparison isn’t applicable here. #### 8. Color Analysis - **Image 1**: - **Color Composition**: - Dominant Colors: Blue and red, used in the central geometric pattern. - Impact: The use of blue and red draws attention to the geometric design, which is intricate and visually stimulating. #### 9. Perspective and Composition - **Image 1**: - **Perspective**: The image is presented from a front-on, flat perspective, typical for book covers. - **Composition**: - The geometric design is central and symmetrical. - The title and author's name are positioned above the design, with the copyright information below. - The design and text are framed by a blue border, providing structure and focus. #### 10. Contextual Significance - **Image 1**: - **Overall Contribution**: - The image serves as the cover of a textbook on "Algebraic Topology." - The geometric design visually represents mathematical complexity, aligning with the book’s subject. - The clean, structured layout and professional design establish the document as an academic publication. #### 13. Process Flows - Not Applicable: There are no process flows depicted in the image. #### 14. Process Descriptions - Not Applicable: There are no process descriptions in the image. ### Conclusion This image serves as an academic book cover for "Algebraic Topology" by Allen Hatcher. The design elements, color composition, and structured layout emphasize its educational purpose, visually reflecting the abstract and complex nature of the subject matter. #################### File: Algebraic%20Topology%20AT-toc.pdf Page: 2 Context: I'm unable to view images. Please provide the text that you would like to be formatted in Markdown, and I'll be happy to help! Image Analysis: Based on the aspects provided, here is a comprehensive examination of the attached visual content: **1. Localization and Attribution:** - The image occupies the entirety of the provided space. It can be numbered as Image 1. **2. Object Detection and Classification:** - **Image 1:** - **Objects Detected:** - A person. - A large screen/projector behind the person. - A clock on the wall. - Three smaller screens or panels below the large screen. - A speaker or microphone setup on the podium. - A laptop on the podium. - **Classification by Category:** - Person: Human. - Screen/Projector: Electronic device. - Clock: Timekeeping device. - Screens/Panels: Electronic display devices. - Speaker/Microphone: Audio equipment. - Laptop: Computing device. **3. Scene and Activity Analysis:** - **Image 1:** - **Scene Description:** - The scene takes place in what appears to be a conference room or lecture hall. - The person is standing at a podium, presumably giving a presentation. - **Activities Taking Place:** - The main actor, a person, is engaged in speaking or presenting information to an audience. - The person appears to be using a laptop, possibly to control a presentation on the large screen behind them. **4. Text Analysis:** - **Image 1:** - There is no visible text in the image based on the provided resolution and image quality. **8. Color Analysis:** - **Image 1:** - **Dominant Colors:** - Predominantly neutral colors like white and gray for the walls and background. - The podium and the person's attire include darker shades like black and gray. - The large screen in the background is turned off, showing a dark color. - **Impact on Perception:** - The use of neutral and dark colors keeps the focus on the person presenting. **9. Perspective and Composition:** - **Image 1:** - **Perspective:** - The image is taken from a viewpoint that is at the audience level, facing toward the presenter. - This perspective gives the sense of being part of the audience. - **Composition:** - The composition places the presenter at the center. - The large screen behind the presenter acts as the background, with additional visual elements like a clock and smaller screens filling the side spaces. **14. Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows):** - **Image 1:** - No specific process flows are depicted directly in the image. **15. Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions):** - **Image 1:** - The main process described here involves a presentation setup, with the presenter utilizing electronic equipment to communicate information. **16. Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations):** - **Image 1:** - The types of equipment include Audio-Visual equipment (screen, laptop, microphones) and timekeeping devices (clock). **17. Trend and Interpretation:** - **Image 1:** - The trend seems to indicate a professional or educational setting where technology is integrated to facilitate presentations and lectures. **19. Tables:** - **Image 1:** - There are no tables in the image to analyze. The image provides a focused look at a presentation scene in a formal setting. The arrangement of elements and the color palette underscore the importance of the presenter and the information being shared. #################### File: Feedback Page: 1 Context: Feedback: Prompt: how much is a fried chicken in "Pakens"? Response: The provided context is from two books on mathematics, one on number theory and the other on algorithms and complexity. Neither book mentions anything about "Pakens" or fried chicken. To answer your question, I need more information. Could you please clarify what "Pakens" refers to? Is it a restaurant, a country, or something else? Note: Reference this document as 'previous feedback'. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 5 Context: # Chapter 0: What This Book Is About ## 0.1 Background An algorithm is a method for solving a class of problems on a computer. The complexity of an algorithm is the cost, measured in running time, or storage, or whatever units are relevant, of using the algorithm to solve one of those problems. This book is about algorithms and complexity, and so it is about methods for solving problems on computers and the costs (usually the running time) of using those methods. Computing takes time. Some problems take a very long time, others can be done quickly. Some problems seem to take a long time, and then someone discovers a faster way to do them (a ‘faster algorithm’). The study of the amount of computational effort that is needed in order to perform certain kinds of computations is the study of computational complexity. Naturally, we would expect that a computing problem for which millions of bits of input data are required would probably take longer than another problem that needs only a few items of input. So the time complexity of a calculation is measured by expressing the running time of the calculation as a function of some measure of the amount of data that is needed to describe the problem to the computer. For instance, think about this statement: “I just bought a matrix inversion program, and it can invert an \( n \times n \) matrix in just \( 1.2n^3 \) minutes.” We see here a typical description of the complexity of a certain algorithm. The running time of the program is being given as a function of the size of the input matrix. A faster program for the same job might run in \( 0.8n^3 \) minutes for an \( n \times n \) matrix. If someone were to make a really important discovery (see section 2.4), then maybe we could actually lower the exponent, instead of merely shaving the multiplicative constant. Thus, a program that would invert an \( n \times n \) matrix in only \( n^2 \log n \) minutes would represent a striking improvement of the state of the art. For the purposes of this book, a computation that is guaranteed to take at most \( c n^3 \) time for input of size \( n \) will be thought of as 'easy' computation. One that needs at most \( n^{10} \) time is also easy. If a certain calculation on an \( n \times n \) matrix were to require \( 2^n \) minutes, then that would be a 'hard' problem. Naturally some of the computations that we are calling 'easy' may take a very long time to run, but still, from our present point of view the important distinction to maintain will be the polynomial time guarantee or lack of it. The general rule is that if the running time is not a polynomial function of the amount of input data, then the calculation is an easy one; otherwise it’s hard. Many problems in computer science are known to be easy. To convince someone that a problem is easy, it is enough to describe a fast method for solving that problem. To convince someone that a problem is hard is hard, because you will have to prove to them that it is impossible to find a fast way of doing the calculation. It will not be enough to point to a particular algorithm and to lament its slowness. After all, that algorithm may be slow, but maybe there’s a faster way. Matrix inversion is easy. The familiar Gaussian elimination method can invert an \( n \times n \) matrix in time of at most \( O(n^3) \). To give an example of a hard computational problem we have to go far afield. One interesting one is called the 'tiling problem'. Suppose we are given infinitely many identical floor tiles, each shaped like a regular hexagon. Then we can tile the whole plane with them, i.e., we can cover the plane with no empty spaces left over. This can also be done if the tiles are identical rectangles, but not if they are regular hexagons. In Fig. 0.1 we show a tiling of the plane by identical rectangles, and in Fig. 0.2 is a tiling by regular hexagons. --- 1. See, for instance, Martin Gardner’s article in *Scientific American*, January 1977, pp. 110-121. 2. R. Berger, “The undecidability of the domino problem,” *Amer. Math. Soc.* 66 (1966), Amer. Image Analysis: ## Analysis of the Attached Visual Content ### 1. Localization and Attribution - **Image**: There is only one image present on the page. ### 2. Scene and Activity Analysis - **Scene Description**: The entire scene appears to be a page from a book or document. - **Activity**: There is no specific activity depicted. The main focus is on the textual content provided on this page. ### 4. Text Analysis - **Extracted Text**: - **Title**: "Chapter 0: What This Book Is About" - **Section**: "0.1 Background" - **Content**: The text describes algorithms, computational complexity, and introduces the purpose and scope of the book. It provides definitions and examples to explain how computational problems can be classified as easy or difficult based on the amount of computational effort required. - **Examples and Explanations**: - Discusses matrix inversion problems. - Mention of "tiling problem" with illustrations (Fig. 0.1 and Fig. 0.2) referred to but not shown in the extracted image. - **References**: - Martin Gardner's article in *Scientific American*. - R. Berger's work on the undecidability of the domino problem. ### 7. Anomaly Detection - **Anomalies**: There are no noticeable anomalies or unusual elements in the image. The layout and content appear to be standard for an academic or technical document. ### 8. Color Analysis - **Color Composition**: The image is black and white with text and some footnotes in a standard format. - **Dominant Colors**: Black text on a white background, which is typical for printed academic material. ### 9. Perspective and Composition - **Perspective**: The perspective is a direct, flat view of the page, typical of a scanned document or a digital book page. - **Composition**: The text is structured with a title, section heading, main body text, and footnotes. There is clear demarcation between sections with proper use of paragraphs and indentations. ### 12. Graph and Trend Analysis - **Existing Graphs**: There are references to figures (Fig. 0.1 and Fig. 0.2) related to tiling problems, but these figures are not part of the extracted image. ### Additional Aspects: #### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions) - **Description**: The text provides a process description of computational complexity, explaining how various problems can be classified based on the time they take to compute. #### Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations) - **Types/Categories**: - Problems are classified based on computational effort. - Examples given involve matrix inversion and tiling problems. - Terms like "easy", "hard", and "polynomial time" are used to categorize problems. ### Contextual Significance - **Overall Document Context**: This page serves as an introductory section to an academic or technical book on algorithms and computational complexity. It provides the reader with foundational knowledge necessary to understand subsequent chapters. - **Contribution to Overall Message**: The image sets the stage for comprehensive discourse on algorithms by explaining fundamental concepts and laying the groundwork for more detailed exploration of computational problems. ### Conclusion The visual content analyzed is an informative introductory page of a book or document centered on computational complexity and algorithms. It introduces key concepts, definitions, and examples, preparing readers for detailed discussions in subsequent sections. The layout, text structure, and references are typical of technical or academic literature. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 6 Context: # Chapter 0: What This Book Is About ![Fig. 0.1: Tiling with rectangles](path/to/image0.1) ![Fig. 0.2: Tiling with hexagons](path/to/image0.2) The way to do it, so even looking for an algorithm would be fruitless. That doesn’t mean that the question is hard for every polygon. Hard problems can have easy instances. What has been proved is that no single method exists that can guarantee that it will decide this question for every polygon. The fact that a computational problem is hard doesn’t mean that every instance of it has to be hard. The problem is hard because we cannot devise an algorithm for which we can give a guarantee of fast performance for all instances. Notice that the amount of input data to the computer in this example is quite small. All we need to input is the shape of the basic polygon. Yet not only is it impossible to devise a fast algorithm for this problem, it has been proved impossible to devise any algorithm at all that is guaranteed to terminate with a Yes/No answer after finitely many steps. That’s really hard! ## 0.2 Hard vs. Easy Problems Let’s take a moment more to say in another way exactly what we mean by an ‘easy’ computation vs. a ‘hard’ one. Think of an algorithm as being a little box that can solve a certain class of computational problems. Into the box goes a description of a particular problem in that class and then, after a certain amount of time, or of computational effort, the answer appears. A **fast** algorithm is one that carries a guarantee of fast performance. Here are some examples. **Example 1.** It is guaranteed that if the input problem is described with B bits of data, then an answer will be output after at most \( 6B^3 \) minutes. **Example 2.** It is guaranteed that every problem that can be input with B bits of data will be solved in at most \( 0.1B^{1.5} \) seconds. A performance guarantee, like the two above, is sometimes called a ‘worst-case complexity estimate,’ and it’s easy to see why. If we have an algorithm that will, for example, sort any given sequence of numbers into ascending order of size (see section 2.21) it may find that some sequences are easier to sort than others. For instance, the sequence 1, 2, 7, 11, 10, 15, 20 is nearly in order already, so our algorithm might, if it takes advantage of the near-order, sort it very rapidly. Other sequences might be a lot harder for it to handle, and might therefore take more time. Math. Soc., Providence, RI 2 Image Analysis: ### Image Analysis Details --- #### 1. Localization and Attribution 1. **Image 1:** - Located near the top, under the title "Chapter 0: What This Book Is About". - Captioned as "Fig. 0.1: Tiling with rectangles". 2. **Image 2:** - Located below Image 1. - Captioned as "Fig. 0.2: Tiling with hexagons". --- #### 2. Object Detection and Classification 1. **Image 1:** - **Objects Detected:** - A grid of rectangles. - **Classification:** - This image shows an arrangement or tiling pattern using rectangles. 2. **Image 2:** - **Objects Detected:** - A grid of hexagons. - **Classification:** - This image shows a tiling pattern using hexagons. --- #### 3. Scene and Activity Analysis 1. **Image 1:** - **Scene:** - A repetitive grid pattern made up of rectangles, which illustrates a tiling method. - **Activity:** - Demonstrates a method of tiling a plane with rectangular shapes. 2. **Image 2:** - **Scene:** - A repetitive pattern composed of hexagons, indicating a different tiling method. - **Activity:** - Demonstrates another method of tiling a plane, but with hexagons instead of rectangles. --- #### 4. Text Analysis 1. **Associated Text:** - The text provides context and explanations regarding the images: - Discusses the complexities of computational problems. - Describes algorithmic difficulties in tiling problems. - Outlines the concept of hard vs. easy problems. - **Examples of text extracted:** - "Fig. 0.1: Tiling with rectangles" - "Fig. 0.2: Tiling with hexagons" - Discussed examples of ‘fast’ algorithms and performance guarantees. --- #### 8. Color Analysis - **Image 1 and Image 2:** - Both images are in grayscale. - The dominant color is black used for the grid lines against a white background. - The simplicity and lack of color focuses attention on the grid patterns themselves. --- #### 9. Perspective and Composition 1. **Image 1:** - **Perspective:** - Directly from above (top-down view). - **Composition:** - Rectangular grid neatly arranged in rows and columns, illustrating order and uniformity. 2. **Image 2:** - **Perspective:** - Directly from above (top-down view). - **Composition:** - Hexagonal grid showing a closely packed and uniform arrangement, indicating an alternative tiling method. --- #### 10. Contextual Significance - **Overall Context in Document:** - These images and the associated text discuss computational problem-solving, specifically focusing on different patterns of tiling and the complexity of solving such problems. - **Contribution:** - The images serve as visual aids to help the reader understand different tiling patterns and the computational problems associated with each pattern. --- ### Summary The two images on the page serve as visual representations of different tiling problems using rectangles and hexagons, respectively. They illustrate the challenges discussed in the text regarding computational problems and algorithmic complexity. The minimalist, grayscale design of the images ensures that the focus remains on the patterns, supporting the educational content in the document. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 7 Context: So in some problems whose input bit string has \( B \) bits, the algorithm might operate in time \( 6B \) and on others it might need, say, \( 100 \log B \) time units, and for still other problems instances of length \( B \) the algorithm might need \( 5B^2 \) time units to get the job done. Well then, what would the warranty card say? I would have to pick out the worst possibility; otherwise the guarantee wouldn’t be valid. It would assure me that if the input problem instance can be described by \( B \) bits, then an answer will appear after at most \( 5B^2 \) time units. Hence, a performance guarantee is equivalent to an estimation of the worst possible scenario: the longest possible calculation that might ensue if \( B \) were input to the program. ### Worst-case bounds Worst-case bounds are the most common kind, but there are other kinds of bounds for running time. We might give an average case bound instead (see section 5.7). That wouldn’t guarantee performance no worse than \( \varepsilon \); it would state that if the performance is averaged over all possible input bit strings of \( B \) bits, then the average amount of computing time will be so-and-so (as a function of \( B \)). Now let’s talk about the difference between easy and hard computational problems and between fast and slow algorithms. A warranty that would not guarantee ‘fast’ performance would contain some function of \( B \) that grows faster than any polynomial, like \( 2^B \), for instance, or like \( n^{\log n} \), etc. It is the polynomial time vs. necessarily polynomial time guarantee that makes the difference between the easy and hard classes of problems, or between the fast and the slow algorithms. It is highly desirable to work with algorithms such that we can give a performance guarantee for running time that is at most a polynomial function of the number of bits of input. An algorithm is slow if, whatever polynomial \( P \) we think of, there exists arbitrary large values of \( B \), such that the input data strings of \( B \) bits, that cause the algorithm to do more than \( P(B) \) units of work. A computational problem is **intractable** if it can be proved that there is no fast algorithm for it. ### Example 3 Here is a familiar computational problem and a method, or algorithm, for solving it. Let’s see if the method has a polynomial time guarantee or not. The problem is this. Let \( n \) be a given integer. We want to find out if \( n \) is prime. The method that we choose is the following. For each integer \( n = 2, 3, \ldots, \sqrt{n} \) we ask if \( n \) divides (evenly into) \( n \). If all the answers are ‘No,’ then we declare \( n \) to be a prime number; else it is composite. In this way, we look at the computational complexity of this algorithm. Therefore, we are going to find out how much work is involved in doing the test. For a given integer \( n \) that we have to do can be measured in units of divisions of a whole number by another whole number. In those units, we obviously will do about \( \sqrt{n} \) units of work. It seems as though this is a tractable problem, because, after all, \( \sqrt{n} \) is of polynomial growth in \( n \). For instance, we do less than \( n \) units of work, and that’s certainly a polynomial in \( n \), isn’t it? So, according to our definition of fast and slow algorithms, this distinction was made on the basis of polynomial vs. faster-than-polynomial growth of the work done with the problem size, and therefore this problem must be easy. Right? Well, not really. Reference to the distinction between fast and slow methods will show that we have to measure the amount of work done as a function of the number of bits of input to the problem. In this example, \( n \) is not the number of bits of input. For instance, if \( n = 59 \), we don’t need 59 bits to describe it, but only 6. In general, the number of binary digits in the bit string of an integer \( n \) is close to \( \log_2 n \). So in the problem of this example, testing the primality of a given integer \( n \), the length of the input bit string \( B \) is about \( 10 \log_2 n \). Seen in this light, the calculation suddenly seems very long, a string consisting of mere log \( 0 \)’s and 1’s has caused our mighty computer to do about \( \sqrt{n} \) units of work. If we express the amount of work done as a function of \( B \), we find that the complexity of this calculation is approximately \( 2^{B/2} \), and that grows much faster than any polynomial function of \( B \). Therefore, note that we have just discussed for testing the primality of a given integer is slow. See Chapter 6 for further discussion of this problem. At the present time no one has found a fast way to test for primality, nor has anyone proved that there isn’t a fast way. Primality testing belongs to the (well-publicized) class of seemingly, but not provably, intractable problems. In this book, we will deal with some easy problems and some seemingly hard ones. It’s the ‘seemingly’ that makes things very interesting. These are problems for which no one has found a fast computer algorithm. Image Analysis: ### Localization and Attribution - The image consists of a single page of a text document. - This can be referred to as **Image 1**. ### Text Analysis #### Extracted Text The main section of the image contains printed text. Below is the complete text extracted from the image: --- **0.2 Hard vs. easy problems** So in some problems whose input bit string has \(B\) bits the algorithm might operate in time \(6B\), and on others its input need, say, \(120\log B\) time units, and for still other problem instances of length \(B\) bits the algorithm might need \(5B^2\) time units to get the job done. Well then, what would the warranty card say? It would have to pick out the worst possibility, otherwise the guarantee wouldn’t be valid. It would assure a user that if the input problem instance can be described by \(B\) bits, then an answer will appear after at most \(5B^2\) time units. Hence a performance guarantee is equivalent to an estimation of the worst possible scenario: the longest possible calculation that might ensue if \(B\) bits are input to the program. Worst-case bounds are the most common kind, but there are other kinds of bounds for running time. We might give an average case bound instead (see section 5.7). That wouldn’t guarantee performance no worse than so-and-so; it would state that if the performance is averaged over all possible input bit strings of \(B\) bits, then the average amount of computing time will be so-and-so (as a function of \(B\)). Now let’s talk about the difference between easy and hard computational problems and between fast and slow algorithms. A warranty that would not guarantee ‘fast’ performance would contain some function of \(B\) that grows faster than any polynomial. Like \(B^B\), for instance, or like \(2^{2^B}\), etc. It is the polynomial time vs. not necessarily polynomial time guarantee that makes the difference between the easy and the hard classes of problems, or between the fast and the slow algorithms. It is highly desirable to work with algorithms such that we can give a performance guarantee for running time that is at most a polynomial \(P(B)\) of the number of bits of input. An algorithm is slow if, whatever polynomial \( P \) we think of, there exist arbitrarily large values of \( B \), and input data strings of \( B \) bits, that cause the algorithm to do more than \( P(B) \) units of work. A computational problem is trackable if there is a fast algorithm that will find all its instances of it. A computational problem is intractable if it can be proved that there is no fast algorithm for it. **Example 3.** Here is a familiar computational problem and a method, or algorithm, for solving it. Let’s see if the method has a polynomial time guarantee or not. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 7 Context: The problem is this. Let \(n\) be a given integer. We want to find out if \(n\) is prime. The method that we choose is the following. For each integer \(m = 2, 3, \ldots, \sqrt{n}\)| we ask if \(m\) divides (evenly into) \(n\). If all of the answers are ‘No,’ then we declare \( n \) to be a prime number, else it is composite. First, we look at the computational complexity of this algorithm. That means that we are going to find out how much work is involved in doing the test. For a given integer \( n \) the work that we have to do can be measured in units of divisions of a whole number by another whole number. In those units, we obviously will do about \(\sqrt{n}\) units of work. It seems as though this is a tractable problem, because, after all, \(\sqrt{n}\) is of polynomial growth in \( n \). For instance, we do less than \( n \) units of work, and that’s certainly a polynomial in \( n \), isn’t it? So, according to our definition of fast and slow algorithms, the distinction was made on the basis of polynomial vs. faster-than-polynomial growth of the work done with the problem size, and therefore this problem must be easy. Right? Well, no not really. References to the distinction between fast and slow methods will show that we have to measure the amount of work done as a function of the number of bits of input to the problem. In this example, \( n \) is not the number of bits of input. For instance, if \( n = 59 \), we don’t need 59 bits to describe it, but only 6. In general, the number of binary digits in the bit string of an integer \( n \) is close to \(\log_2 n\). So in the problem of this example, testing the primality of a given integer \( n \), the length of the input bit string \( B \) is about \(\log_2n\). Seen in this light, the calculation suddenly seems very long. A string consisting of mere \(\log_2 n\) 0’s and 1’s has caused our mighty computer to do about \(\sqrt{n}\) units of work. If we express the amount of work done as a function of \( B \), we find that the complexity of this calculation is approximately \(2^{B/2}\), and that grows much faster than any polynomial function of \( B \). Therefore, the method that we have just discussed for testing the primality of a given integer is slow. See Chapter 4 for further discussions of this problem. At the present time no one has found a fast way to test for primality, nor has anyone proved that there isn’t a fast way. Primality testing belongs to the (well-populated) class of seemingly, but not provably, intractable problems. In this book we will deal with some easy problems and some seemingly hard ones. It’s the ‘seemingly’ that makes things very interesting. These are problems for which no one has found a fast computer algorithm, --- ### Scene and Activity Analysis: #### Described Scene and Activities: - The scene described in the image is a text-heavy document discussing computational problems, particularly focusing on the complexity and computational time of algorithms. - There are discussions of worst-case bounds, average case bounds, and the difference between fast and slow algorithms, followed by an example problem regarding the determination of whether a given integer is prime. #### Main Actors: - The main actors in the scene are algorithms and computational problems. - The text describes the actions of measuring computational complexity, evaluating polynomial vs. non-polynomial time, and testing algorithm efficiency. ### Contextual Significance: #### Contribution to Overall Message: - This text excerpt appears to be from a textbook or academic paper focusing on computational complexity, likely aimed at explaining the difference between easy and hard problems in computer science. - The example provided (primality testing) is used to illustrate these concepts and highlight the challenges associated with algorithm efficiency. ### Perspective and Composition: #### Perspective: - The perspective is that of a reader or student studying the material presented on the page. #### Composition: - The text is organized in a traditional scholarly format, with clear headings, paragraphs, and a structured presentation of concepts and examples. ### Anomaly Detection: - No anomalies were detected in the image; the text appears to be consistent with a standard academic document discussing computational complexity. ### Color Analysis: #### Color Composition: - The image consists entirely of black text on a white background. #### Dominant Colors: - The dominant colors are black and white. ### Graph and Trend Analysis: - There are no graphs present in this image. ### Diagram and Chart Analysis: - There are no diagrams or charts present in this image. ### Metadata Analysis: - There is no visible metadata within the image. ### Additional Aspects: #### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions): - The described process is related to evaluating the computational complexity of algorithms, specifically mentioning worst-case and average-case scenarios and providing an example with testing for primality. #### Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations): - Type designations include polynomial-time algorithms and non-polynomial-time algorithms, as well as tractable and intractable problems. ### Conclusion: This image contains a detailed section of text from what appears to be a textbook or academic paper on computational complexity, focusing on the difference between easy and hard computational problems, with a specific example relating to primality testing. The text touches upon polynomial-time guarantees, worst-case and average-case bounds, and the conceptual distinction between fast and slow algorithms. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 7 Context: So in some problems whose input bit strings has \( B \) bits the algorithm might operate in time \( 6B \) and on others it might need, say, \( 100 \log B \) time units, and for still other problem instances of length \( B \) the algorithm might need \( 5B^2 \) time units to get the job done. Well then, what would the warranty card say? I would have to pick out the worst possibility, otherwise the guarantee wouldn’t be valid. It would assure a user that if the input problem instance can be described by \( B \) bits, then an answer will appear after at most \( 5B^2 \) time units. Hence a performance guarantee is equivalent to an estimation of the worst possible scenario: the longest possible calculation that might ensue if \( B \) was the input to the program. Worst-case bounds are the most common kind, but there are other kinds of bounds for running time. We might give an average case bound instead (see section 5.7). That wouldn’t guarantee performance to worse than \( s \)-and-\( s \); it would state that if the performance is averaged over all possible input bit strings of \( B \) bits, then the average amount of computing time will be \( s \)-and-\( s \) (as a function of \( B \)). Now let’s talk about the difference between easy and hard computational problems and between fast and slow algorithms. A warranty that would not guarantee 'fast' performance would contain some function of \( B \) that grows faster than any polynomial, like \( e^B \), for instance, or like \( x^{\sqrt{n}} \), etc. It is the polynomial time \( t \), not necessarily polynomial time guarantee that makes the difference between the easy and the hard classes of problems, or between the fast and the slow algorithms. It is highly desirable to work with algorithms such that we can give a performance guarantee for running time that is not a polynomial function of the number of bits of input. An algorithm is slow if, whatever polynomial \( P \) we think of, there exists arbitrarily large values of \( B \), input data strings of \( B \) bits, that cause the algorithm to do more than \( P(B) \) units of work. A computational problem is **intractable** if it can be proved that there is no fast algorithm for it. ### Example 3 Here is a familiar computational problem and a method, or algorithm, for solving it. Let’s see if the method has a polynomial time guarantee or not. The problem is this. Let \( n \) be a given integer. We want to find out if \( n \) is prime. The method that we choose is the following. For each integer \( n = 2, 3, \ldots, \sqrt{n} \) we ask if \( n \) divides (evenly) into \( n \). If all the answers are 'No', then we declare \( n \) to be a prime number; else it is composite. Now if we look at the computational complexity of this algorithm, there’s much to say about how much work is involved in doing the test. For a given integer \( n \) that we have to do can be measured in units of divisions of a whole number by another whole number. In those units, we obviously will do about \( \sqrt{n} \) units of work. It seems as though this is a tractable problem, because, after all, \( \sqrt{n} \) is of polynomial growth in \( n \). For instance, we do less than \( n \) units of work, and that’s certainly a polynomial in \( n \), isn’t it? So, according to our definition of fast and slow algorithms, this distinction was made on the basis of polynomial vs. faster-than-polynomial growth of the work done with the problem size, and therefore this problem must be easy. Right? Well, not really. Reference to the distinction between fast and slow methods will show that we have to measure the amount of work done as a function of the number of bits of input to the problem. In this example, \( n \) is not the number of bits of input. For instance, if \( n = 59 \), we don’t need 59 bits to describe it, but only 6. In general, the number of binary digits in the bit string of an integer \( n \) is close to \( \log_2 n \). So, in the problem of this example, testing the primality of a given integer \( n \), the length of the input bit string \( B \) is about \( 10 \log_2 n \). Seen in this light, the calculation suddenly seems very long, a string consisting of mere log \( 0’s \) and 1’s has caused our mighty computer to do about \( \sqrt{n} \) units of work. If we express the amount of work done as a function of \( B \), we find that complexity of this calculation is approximately \( 2^{B/2} \), and that grows much faster than any polynomial function of \( B \). Therefore, the method that we have just discussed for testing the primality of a given integer is slow. See Chapter 6 for further discussion of this problem. At the present time no one has found a fast way to test for primality, nor has anyone proved that there isn’t a fast way. Primality testing belongs to the (well-)polynomial class of seeming, but not provably, intractable problems. In this book we will deal with some easy problems and some seemingly hard ones. It’s the ‘seemingly’ that makes things very interesting. These are problems for which no one has found a fast computer algorithm. 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The text is academic and technical, intended for readers with an understanding of computational theory. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 8 Context: # Chapter 0: What This Book Is About but also, no one has proved the impossibility of doing so. It should be added that the entire area is vigorously being researched because of the attractiveness and the importance of the many unanswered questions that remain. Thus, even though we just don't know many things that we'd like to know in this field, it isn't for lack of trying! ## 0.3 Preview Chapter 1 contains some of the mathematical background that will be needed for our study of algorithms. It is not intended that reading this book or using it as a text in a course must necessarily begin with Chapter 1. It’s probably a better idea to plunge into Chapter 2 directly, and then when particular skills or concepts are needed, to read the relevant portions of Chapter 1. Otherwise the definitions and ideas that are in that chapter may seem to be unmotivated, when in fact motivation in great quantity resides in the later chapters of the book. Chapter 2 deals with recursive algorithms and the analysis of their complexities. Chapter 3 is about a problem that seems as though it might be hard, but turns out to be easy, namely the network flow problem. Thanks to quite recent research, there are fast algorithms for network flow problems, and they have many important applications. In Chapter 4 we study algorithms in one of the oldest branches of mathematics, the theory of numbers. Remarkably, the connections between this ancient subject and the most modern research in computer methods are very strong. In Chapter 5 we will see that there is a large family of problems, including a number of very important computational questions, that are bound together by a good deal of structural unity. We don’t know if they’re hard or easy. We do know that we haven’t found a fast way to do them yet, and most people suspect that they’re hard. We also know that if any one of these problems is hard, then they all are, and if any one of them is easy, then they all are. We hope that, having found out something about what people know and what people don’t know, the reader will have enjoyed the trip through this subject and may be interested in helping to find out a little more. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 10 Context: # Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries Sharper because not only does it tell us that the function is bounded when \( x \) is large, we learn that the function actually approaches \( 0 \) as \( x \to -\infty \). This is typical of the relationship between \( O \) and \( o \). It often happens that a \( O \) result is sufficient for an application. However, that may not be the case, and we may need the more precise \( o \) estimate. ## Definition We say that \( f(x) = g(x) + o(g(x)) \) if there are constants \( c_1 > 0 \), \( c_2 > 0 \), such that for all \( x > x_0 \) it is true that \( c_1 g(x) < f(x) < c_2 g(x) \). We might then say that \( f \) and \( g \) are of the same rate of growth; only the multiplicative constants are uncertain. Some examples of the \( \sim \) at work are: - \( (x + 1)^2 = \Theta(3x^2) \) - \( (x^2 + 5x + 7)/(5x^3 + 7x + 2) = \Theta(1/x) \) - \( \sqrt{3x} = \Theta(x^{1/2}) \) - \( (1 + 3/x) = \Theta(1) \) The \( \Theta \) is much more precise than either the \( O \) or the \( o \). If we know that \( f(x) = \Theta(x^2) \), then we know that \( f(x)/g(x) \) stays between two nonzero constants for all sufficiently large values of \( x \). The rate of growth of \( f \) is established: it grows quadratically with \( x \). The notation \( g \sim f \) indicates that as \( x \to -\infty \), \( f(x)/g(x) \to 1 \). Here are some examples: - \( x^2 + x^2 \) - \( (3x + 1)^n = \Omega(x^n) \) - \( \sin(1/x) \sim 1/x \) Observe the importance of getting the multiplicative constants exactly right when the \( \sim \) symbol is used. While it is true that \( 2x^2 = \Theta(x^2) \), it is not true that \( 2x^2 \sim x^2 \). It’s, by the way, also true that \( 2x^2 = \Omega(x^2) \), but to make such an assertion is to use bad style since there is no more reasoning available with the \( \sim \) symbol. The last symbol in the asymptotic set that we will need is the \( \Omega \). In a sense, \( f(x) \in \Omega(g(x)) \) means that it is true that \( f(x) \geq c g(x) \) for some \( c > 0 \). In the study of algorithms for computing, the \( \Omega \) is used when we want to express the thought that a certain calculation takes at least \( \Omega \)-so-long to do. For instance, we can multiply together two \( n \times n \) matrices in time \( O(n^{2.81}) \). Later on in this book, we will see how to multiply two matrices even faster, in time \( O(n^2) \). People know of even faster ways to do that job, but one thing that we can be sure of is this: nobody will ever be able to write a matrix multiplication program that will multiply pairs \( n \times n \) matrices with fewer than \( n^2 \) computational steps, because whatever program we write will have to look at the input data, and there are \( 2n^2 \) entries in the input matrices. Thus, a computing time of \( \Omega(n^2) \) is certainly a lower bound on the speed of any possible general matrix multiplication program. We might say, therefore, that the problem of multiplying two \( n \times n \) matrices requires \( \Omega(n^3) \) time. Image Analysis: ## Comprehensive Examination of the Attached Image ### 1. 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It is crucial for foundational understanding and sets a precedent for the methodology and precision needed in the study of algorithms. The examples and definitions provided are integral for students or readers to gain a firm grasp on the theoretical aspects before diving into practical applications. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 11 Context: # 1.1 Orders of magnitude **Definition.** We say that \( f(x) = \Omega(g(x)) \) if there is an \( \epsilon > 0 \) and a sequence \( x_1, x_2, \ldots \) such that \( \forall j: f(x_j) > \epsilon g(x_j) \). Now let's introduce a hierarchy of functions according to their rates of growth when \( x \) is large. Among commonly occurring functions of \( x \) that grow without bound as \( x \to \infty \), perhaps the slowest growing ones are functions like \( \log x \) or maybe \( (\log x)^3 \) or things of that sort. It is certainly true that \( \log \log x \to \infty \), but it takes its time about it. When \( x = 1{,}000{,}000 \), for example, \( \log_2 x \) has the value 19.3. Just a bit faster growing than the ‘snails’ above is \( x^{\frac{1}{10}} \). After all, for \( x = 1{,}000 \), we have \( 1{,}000^{\frac{1}{10}} \approx 2.5 \). If we had a computer algorithm that could do \( n \) things in time \( \log n \) and someone found another method that could do the same job in time \( O(\log \log n) \), then the second method, other things being equal, would indeed be an improvement, but it might have to be extremely large before you would notice the improvement. Next on the scale of rapidity of growth we might mention the powers of \( x \). For instance, think about \( x^{0.1} \). It grows faster than \( \log x \), although you wouldn’t believe it if you tried to substitute a few values of \( x \) and to compare the answers (see exercise 1 at the end of this section). **How could we prove that \( x^{0.1} \) grows faster than \( \log x \)?** By using L'Hôpital's rule. **Example.** Consider the limit \( \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{x^{0.1}}{\log x} \) as \( x \to \infty \). As \( x \to \infty \) assumes the indeterminate form \( \infty/\infty \), and it is therefore a candidate for L'Hôpital's rule, which tells us that if we want to find the limit then we can differentiate the numerator, differentiate the denominator, and try again to let \( x \to \infty \). If we do this, then instead of the original ratio, we find the ratio \[ \frac{(-0.1)x^{-0.9}}{1/x} = -0.1x^{0.1} \] which obviously grows without bound as \( x \to \infty \). Therefore the original ratio \( \frac{x^{0.1}}{\log x} \) also grows without bound. What we have proved, precisely, is that \( x^{0.1} \) grows faster than \( \log x \). To continue up the scale of rates of growth, we meet \( x^2, x^3, x^{15} \log^2 x \), etc., and then encounter functions that grow faster than every fixed power of \( x \) just as \( x^2 \) grows faster than every fixed power of \( x \). Consider \( e^{x^2} \). Since this is the same as \( e^{x \cdot x} \), it will obviously grow faster than \( x^{1000} \), in fact it will be larger than \( x^{1000} \) as soon as \( x > 1000 \), i.e., as soon as \( x > e^{1000} \) (don’t hold your breath!). Hence \( e^{x^2} \) is an example of a function that grows faster than every fixed power of \( x \). Another such example is \( e^{\sqrt{x}} \). **Definition.** A function that grows faster than \( x^n \) for every constant \( n \), but grows slower than \( e^c \) for every constant \( c \) is said to be of moderately exponential growth if for every \( \epsilon > 0 \) we have \( f(x) = \Omega(x^n) \) and for every \( c > 0 \) we have \( f(x) = O(e^c) \). Beyond the range of moderately exponential growth are the functions that grow exponentially fast. Typical of such functions are \( 10^{n} \), \( 2^{n^2} \), and so forth. Formally, we have the: **Definition.** A function \( f \) is of exponential growth if there exists \( c > 1 \) such that \( f(x) = \Omega(c^x) \) and there exists \( d \) such that \( f(x) = O(d^x) \). If we truncate up a function of exponential growth with smaller functions then we will not change the fact that it is of exponential growth. The series \( e^{x^2/(n^2 + 37)} \) remains of exponential growth, because \( e^{x^2} \) is by itself, and it resists the efforts of the smaller functions to change its mind. Beyond the exponentially growing functions there are functions that grow as fast as you might please. Like \( n! \), for instance, which grows faster than \( c^n \) for every fixed constant \( c \) and like \( 2^{n!} \), which grows much faster than \( n! \). The growth ranges that are the most common to computer scientists are ‘between’ the very slowly, logarithmically growing functions and the functions that are of exponential growth. The reason is simple: if a computer algorithm requires more than an exponential amount of time to do its job, then it will probably not be used, or at any rate it will be used only in highly unusual circumstances. In this book, the algorithms that we will deal with fall in this range. Now we have discussed the various symmetries and asymptotes that are used to compare the rates of growth of pairs of functions, and we have dismissed the pecking order of rapidity of growth, so that we have a small catalogue of functions that grow slowly, medium-fast, fast, and super-fast. Next, let’s look at the growth of sums that involve elementary functions, with a view toward discovering the rates at which the sums grow. 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There are no human actors; the main component is the academic content. **Diagram and Chart Analysis:** - There are no diagrams or charts in this section of text. **Product Analysis:** - No products are depicted. **Anomaly Detection:** - No anomalies are apparent. **Color Analysis:** 1. **Color Composition:** - The text is black on a white background, creating high readability and a standard academic format. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 11 Context: **Perspective and Composition:** 1. **Perspective:** - Standard straight-on view of the page, as commonly found in scanned documents or electronic texts. 2. **Composition:** - Text is organized into sections with headings for definitions, examples, and specific types of function growth. - Each paragraph builds on the previous, contributing to the overall understanding of function growth rates. **Contextual Significance:** 1. **Overall Document Context:** - Likely part of a mathematical textbook or academic paper. - The content plays a crucial role in teaching or explaining the complexity related to function growth rates, which is relevant in fields like computer science, mathematics, and related disciplines focusing on algorithm complexity. **Tables:** - No tables are included in the image. **Metadata Analysis:** - No metadata can be analyzed from the visual. **Graph and Trend Analysis:** - No graphs are included in the image. **Graph Numbers:** - No graphs to provide data points for. **Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows):** - No process flows depicted. **Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions):** - No detailed processes depicted beyond the instructional explanations about different function growth rates. **Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations):** - Discusses types of function growth (e.g., polynomial, exponential). **Trend and Interpretation:** 1. **Trend Identification:** - The trend focuses on the increasing complexity and rates of growth in mathematical functions. 2. **Interpretation:** - Understanding these trends is crucial for comparing algorithms and their efficiencies. In summarizing the visual content, the focus is academic, dissecting different types of functions and their growth rates, benefiting professionals and students in mathematics and computer science. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 11 Context: ### Contextual Significance: - **Overall Message**: This page aims to educate the reader on the different rates at which functions grow and to establish a foundational understanding of comparative growth rates in mathematical analysis. - **Contribution to Theme**: It likely contributes to a larger section or chapter on mathematical analysis, specifically focusing on asymptotic behavior of functions. This foundational knowledge is essential for understanding more advanced concepts in mathematical and computational analysis. #### 12. 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The analysis here helps in understanding the structure and significance of the content in a broader educational context. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 12 Context: # Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries Think about this one: $$ f(n) = \sum_{j=0}^{n} j^2 = 1^2 + 2^2 + 3^2 + \cdots + n^2 $$ (1.1) Thus, \( f(n) \) is the sum of the squares of the first \( n \) positive integers. How fast does \( f(n) \) grow when \( n \) is large? Notice at once that among the \( n \) terms in the sum that defines \( f(n) \), the biggest one is the last one, namely \( n^2 \). Since there are \( n \) terms in the sum and the biggest one is only \( n^2 \), it is certainly true that \( f(n) = O(n^3) \), and even more, that \( f(n) \sim \frac{n^3}{3} \) for all \( n \geq 1 \). Suppose we wanted more precise information about the growth of \( f(n) \), such as a statement like \( f(n) \sim \frac{n^3}{3} \). How might we make such a better estimate? The best way to begin is to visualize the sum in (1.1) as shown in Fig. 1.1.1. ![Fig. 1.1.1: How to overestimate a sum](image_path) In that figure we see the graph of the curve \( y = x^2 \) in the \( x-y \) plane. Further, there is a rectangle drawn over every interval of unit length in the range from \( 1 \) to \( n \). The rectangles all lie under the curve. Consequently, the total area of all of the rectangles is smaller than the area under the curve, which is to say that $$ \sum_{j=1}^{n} j^2 \leq \int_{1}^{n} x^2 dx $$ (1.2) If we compare (1.2) and (1.1.1) we notice that we have proved that \( f(n) \leq ((n+1)^3 - 1)/3 \). Now we're going to get a lower bound on \( f(n) \) in the same way. This time we use the setup in Fig. 1.2, where we again show the curve \( y = x^2 \), but this time we have drawn the rectangles so they lie above the curve. From the picture we see immediately that $$ 1^2 + 2^2 + \cdots + n^2 \geq \int_{1}^{n} x^2 dx = \frac{n^3}{3}. $$ (1.3) Now our function \( f(n) \) has been bounded on both sides, rather tightly. What we know about it is that $$ \forall n \geq 1: \quad n^3/3 \leq f(n) \leq ((n+1)^3 - 1)/3. $$ From this we have immediately that \( f(n) \sim \frac{n^3}{3} \), which gives us quite a good idea of the rate of growth of \( f(n) \) when \( n \) is large. The reader will also have noticed that the \( \sim \) gives a much more satisfying estimate of growth than the \( O \) does. Image Analysis: ### Comprehensive Examination #### 1. **Localization and Attribution:** - **Image 1**: Located at the center of the page; designated as Figure 1.1.1. #### 2. **Object Detection and Classification:** - **Image 1**: - Objects: Graph of the curve \( y = x^2 \), rectangles beneath the curve. - Key Features: The curve is a parabola representing the function \( y = x^2 \). Rectangles are under the curve for intervals from \( x = 1 \) to \( x = n \), with the width of each rectangle equal to 1. #### 3. **Scene and Activity Analysis:** - **Image 1**: - **Scene**: Mathematical visualization intended to explain the relationship between a summation and an integral. - **Activity**: The graph depicts the process of overestimating a sum by using rectangles under the curve \( y = x^2 \). #### 4. **Text Analysis:** - **Visible Text**: - Equation (1.1.1): \( f(n) = \sum_{j=1}^n j^2 \) - The explanation of how to estimate \( f(n) \) - Equation (1.1.2): \( \sum_{j=1}^{n-1} j^2 \leq \int_1^n x^2 dx = (n^3 - 1)/3 \) - Equation (1.1.3): \( \sum_{j=1}^n j^2 \geq \int_0^n x^2 dx = n^3 /3 \) - These textual elements discuss methods to overestimate and underestimate the sum of squares of the first n positive integers using integrals. #### 5. **Diagram and Chart Analysis:** - **Image 1**: - The chart depicts the curve \( y = x^2 \) and rectangles under the curve to demonstrate the approximation of the sum by an integral. - Axes: x-axis (horizontal) and y-axis (vertical) represent the x and y coordinates respectively. #### 12. **Graph and Trend Analysis:** - **Image 1**: - **Trend**: The graph illustrates how the area under the curve \( y = x^2 \) can be approximated using a series of rectangles. - **Significance**: This provides an intuitive way to understand the summation \( \sum_{j=1}^n j^2 \) in terms of integrals, showing that the sum can be bounded by an integral from above and below. #### 13. **Graph Numbers:** - **Image 1**: - The sum of squares of integers is approximated by the integral of \( x^2 \). #### **Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows):** - **Image 1**: - The process of using the integral to overestimate the summation involves calculating the area under the curve \( y = x^2 \) by using rectangles. #### **Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions):** - **Image 1**: - The text discusses the approach to bound the summation \( f(n) \) using integrals both from below and above. #### **Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations):** - **Image 1**: - Designations include the summation \( \sum_{j=1}^n j^2 \) and its approximation using the integral \( \int_1^n x^2 dx \). ### Summary: - The document discusses a mathematical method for estimating the growth of the function \( f(n) = \sum_{j=1}^n j^2 \). - Visual aids, including a graph (Image 1, Figure 1.1.1), help demonstrate how to overestimate and underestimate this function using integral approximations. - Equations and textual explanations provide detailed insights into the bounding process. - This analysis emphasizes the significant concept of approximating sums via integral bounds. The page is clearly structured to teach the mathematical concept efficiently, using visual aids and step-by-step explanations. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 13 Context: # 1.1 Orders of magnitude ![Fig. 1.1.2: How to underestimate a sum](figure_path) Let’s formulate a general principle for estimating the size of a sum that will make estimates like the above for us without requiring us each time to visualize pictures like Figs. 1.1.1 and 1.1.2. The general idea is that when one is faced with estimating the rates of growth of sums, then one should try to compare the sums with integrals because they’re usually easier to deal with. Let a function \( g(n) \) be defined for nonnegative integer values of \( n \), and suppose that \( g(n) \) is nondecreasing. We want to estimate the growth of the sum \[ G(n) = \sum_{j=1}^{n} g(j) \quad (n = 1, 2, \ldots) \] Consider a diagram that looks exactly like Fig. 1.1.1 except that the curve that is shown there is now the curve \( y = g(j) \). The sum of the areas of the rectangles is exactly \( G(n-1) \), while the area under the curve between 1 and \( n \) is \( \int_{1}^{n} g(t)dt \). Since the rectangles lie wholly under the curve, their combined areas cannot exceed the area under the curve, and we have the inequality \[ G(n - 1) \leq \int_{1}^{n} g(t) dt \quad (n \geq 1) \] On the other hand, if we consider Fig. 1.1.2, where the gap is once more the graph of \( y = g(j) \), the fact that the combined areas of the rectangles is now not less than the area under the curve yields the inequality \[ G(n) \geq \int_{1}^{n} g(t) dt \quad (n \geq 1) \] If we combine (1.5) and (1.6), we find that we have completed the proof of **Theorem 1.1.1.** Let \( g(t) \) be nondecreasing for nonnegative \( t \). Then \[ \int_{1}^{n} g(t) dt \leq \sum_{j=1}^{n} g(j) \leq \int_{1}^{n+1} g(t) dt \] The above theorem is capable of producing quite satisfactory estimates with rather little labor, as the following example shows. Let \( g(n) = \log n \) and substitute in (1.7). After doing the integrals, we obtain \[ n \log n - n \leq \sum_{j=1}^{n} \log j \leq (n + 1) \log(n + 1) - n \] Image Analysis: **Analysis of the Visual Content** 1. **Localization and Attribution:** - **Image 1**: There is a single image located at the top-center of the page. This image can be referenced as Image 1. 2. **Object Detection and Classification:** - **Image 1**: - **Objects Detected**: - A line plot graph with segments indicated by rectangles. - Axes labeled with numerical data points. - **Key Features**: - X-axis is labeled with numbers from 1 to 7. - Y-axis is arranged in a vertical manner with numerical points. - Each rectangle is positioned between the x-axis points, stacked progressively. - The graph indicates changes in values relating to unspecified variables. 3. **Scene and Activity Analysis:** - **Image 1**: - **Scene Description**: A mathematical plot illustrating the relationship between two variables, with a focus on underestimating a sum. - **Activities**: Visualization of step-like increments in a sum estimation method. 4. **Text Analysis**: - **Detected Text**: - The text underneath the graph is labeled as "Fig. 1.1.2: How to underestimate a sum". - The body of the text contains mathematical theories, theorem proof, and example calculations. - Mathematical expressions: \( G(n) = \sum_{j=1}^n g(j) \), \( G(n-1) \leq \int_1^n g(t)dt \), etc. - **Content Analysis**: - The image serves as an illustration for the accompanying text that describes methods for estimating sums using graphs and integrals. - The overall theme explains the process of comparing step functions to integrals for simplifying sum estimations. 5. **Diagram and Chart Analysis**: - **Image 1**: - **Data and Trends**: The chart presents a step-wise approximation to an integral, demonstrating the method of underestimating sums. - **Axes and Scales**: - X-Axis: Scaled from 1 to 7. - Y-Axis: Increasing scalar values corresponding to the function values. - **Insights**: - The gap between the bars and the underlying curve represents the approximation error. - The cumulative area of the rectangles underestimates the area under the curve. 12. **Graph and Trend Analysis**: - **Analysis**: - The graph in Fig. 1.1.2 serves to explain how the rectangles' areas (underestimates) can approximate the integral. - Recognizes the incremental sum method and how it can visually and theoretically depict more straightforward estimations compared to precise integrals. 8. **Color Analysis**: - **Image 1**: - **Color Composition**: The image is primarily black and white, typical for mathematical diagrams. - **Dominant Colors**: Black lines on a white background, providing clear contrast for easy readability and focus on the mathematical content. 9. **Perspective and Composition**: - **Image 1**: - **Perspective**: Standard straight-on view; typical for mathematical and scientific graphs aimed at clarity. - **Composition**: Symmetrically positioned, with X and Y axes distinctly marked, rectangles aligned along the X-axis, and corresponding numerical labels for easy understanding. 10. **Contextual Significance**: - **Contribution**: This image supports the accompanying text's narrative about sum estimation methods, specifically illustrating how to leverage geometric approximations in mathematical proofs and practical calculations. **Summary**: The visual content provided centers around a mathematical illustration (Image 1) for estimating sums via geometric shapes. The graph aids in explaining the process described in the text, showing the deviation between discrete sums and their integral approximations. The accompanying precise color composition and standard perspective enhance the visualization's effectiveness and comprehension in this educational context. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 15 Context: # 1.2 Positional number systems 1. Let \( f \) be a function such that \( f = o(h) \) and \( h = \Omega(g) \). Give an explicit construction for the function \( h \) in terms of \( f \). 2. (This exercise is a warmup for exercise 7.) Below there appear several mathematical propositions. In each case, write a proposition that is the negation of the given one. Furthermore, in the negation, do not use the word `not` or any negation symbols. In each case the question is, "If this isn't true, then what is true?" - (a) \( \forall x > 0, f(x) \neq 0 \) - (b) \( \forall x > 0, f(x) > 0 \) - (c) \( \forall x \geq 0, f(x) < f(t) \) - (d) \( \exists y > 3 \; \forall x < f(x) \) - (e) \( \forall y \exists z \; g(z) < f(f(t)) \) - (f) \( \forall x \; \exists y \; x \cdot f(y) < \epsilon \) 3. Can you formulate a general method for negating such propositions? Given a proposition that contains \( \neg \), \( \land \), \( \lor \); what rule would apply in order to negate the proposition and leave the result in positive form (containing no negation symbols or `not's)? 4. In this exercise we will work out the definition of the \( \Omega \). - (a) Write out the precise definition of the statement \( \lim_{n \to \infty} h(n) = 0 \) (use `\epsilon`). - (b) Write out the negation of your answer to part (a) as a positive assertion. - (c) Use your answer to part (b) to give a positive definition of the assertion \( f(x) \neq g(x) \); then briefly justify the definition of the \( \Omega \) symbol that was given in the text. 5. Arrange the following functions in increasing order of their rates of growth, for large \( n \). That is, list them so that each one is `little o` of its successor: \[ 2^{\sqrt{n}}, n^{0.301}, n^{2}, n^{1.6} \log^{3} n + 1, n^{\sqrt{n}}, n \log n, n^{3} \log(\log n), n^{2}, n^{(n + 4)^{12}} \] 6. Find a function \( f(x) \) such that \( f(x) = O(2^{\epsilon}) \) is true for every \( \epsilon > 0 \), but for which it is not true that \( f(x) = O(1) \). 7. Prove that the statement: \( f(n) = O(2^{\epsilon}) \) for every \( \epsilon > 0 \) is equivalent to the statement: \( f(n) = \Omega(2^{\epsilon}) \) for every \( \epsilon > 0 \). ## 1.2 Positional number systems This section will provide a brief review of the representation of numbers in different bases. The usual decimal system represents numbers by using the digits \( 0, 1, \ldots, 9 \). For the purpose of representing whole numbers we can imagine that the powers of 10 are displayed below like this: \[ \ldots, 100000, 10000, 1000, 100, 10, 1. \] Then, to represent an integer we can specify how many copies of each power of 10 we would like to have. If we write 237, for example, then that means that we want 2 \( 10^{2} \)s and 3 \( 10^{1} \)s and 7 \( 10^{0} \)s. In general, if we write out the string of digits that represents a number in the decimal system, as \( d_{m}d_{m-1} \ldots d_{0} \), then the number that is being represented by that string of digits is \[ n = \sum_{i=0}^{m} d_{i} \cdot 10^{i}. \] Now let's try the binary system. Instead of using 10's we're going to use 2's. So we imagine that the powers of 2 are displayed below, as \[ \ldots, 512, 256, 128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1. \] Image Analysis: ### Comprehensive Examination 1. **Localization and Attribution:** - **Image 1:** - Located at the top part of the page. It includes a block of text containing mathematical exercises and explanations. - **Image 2:** - Located at the bottom part of the page. It contains a continuation of the explanation in Image 1, specifically focused on positional number systems. 2. **Object Detection and Classification:** - **Image 1:** - Object Detected: Text - Key Features: Mathematical notations, Greek letters, and textual explanations. - **Image 2:** - Object Detected: Text - Key Features: Numerical sequences, mathematical notations, and explanatory text. 3. **Scene and Activity Analysis:** - **Image 1:** - Scene: A mathematical textbook page with exercises and explanations related to function notation, propositions, negation, growth rates, and specific functions. - Activities: Explanation of mathematical exercises, detailing how to negate propositions, and discussing growth rates of functions. - **Image 2:** - Scene: Continuation of the mathematical discussion, specifically addressing positional number systems and conversions. - Activities: Explanation of positional number systems in decimal and binary bases, mathematical sequences. 4. **Text Analysis:** - **Image 1:** - Extracted Text: Contains exercises 6-10, discussing functions, propositions, negations, definitions of symbols (like the 'Ω' symbol), and rate of growth of functions. - Significance: Provides detailed instructions and questions for understanding complex mathematical concepts related to function growth rates and logical negation. - **Image 2:** - Extracted Text: Discusses positional number systems, starting with decimal and moving to binary representations. - Significance: Introduces foundational concepts of representing numbers in different bases, crucial for understanding computer science and mathematical applications. 7. **Anomaly Detection:** - No noticeable anomalies detected in either Image 1 or Image 2. The text follows logical and mathematical consistency based on the context provided. 8. **Color Analysis:** - **Image 1 and Image 2:** - Dominant Colors: Black text on a white background. - Impact on Perception: The high contrast between the black text and white background enhances readability, which is important for understanding complex mathematical content. 9. **Perspective and Composition:** - **Image 1 and Image 2:** - Perspective: Direct, frontal view typical of textbook pages. - Composition: Text is organized in a structured, columnar format with numbering and clear distinctions between different exercises and explanations. ### Specific Sections of Text (Summarized for Key Insights): - **Exercise 6:** Focuses on negating mathematical propositions without using negative symbols. - **Exercise 7:** Explores the definition of the 'Ω' symbol in relation to functions. - **Exercise 8:** Arranges functions by their growth rates. - **Exercise 9:** Finding a function \( f(x) \) that meets a specific condition involving big-O notation. - **Exercise 10:** Discusses the equivalence of two statements involving big-O notation. - **Positional Number Systems:** - Describes representation of numbers using digits in different bases. - Examples using decimal (base 10) and binary (base 2) systems. ### Contextual Significance: - The images together provide a comprehensive segment from a mathematical textbook likely intended for advanced study in computer science or mathematics. They offer detailed exercises and explanations to enhance the reader’s understanding of fundamental concepts such as function growth rates, logical propositions, and number representation in various bases. The logical progression from function notation to positional number systems shows a structured approach to mathematical learning, ensuring that students grasp foundational concepts before moving to more complex topics. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 16 Context: # Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries To represent a number we will now specify how many copies of each power of \(2\) we would like to have. For instance, if we write \(1101\), then we want an \(8\), a \(4\), and a \(1\), so this must be the decimal number \(13\). We will write \[ (13)_{10} = (1101)_{2} \] to mean that the number \(13\) in the base \(10\) is the same as the number \(1101\) in the base \(2\). In the binary system (base \(2\)) the only digits we will ever need are \(0\) and \(1\). What that means is that if we use only \(0\)’s and \(1\)’s then we can represent every number in exactly one way. The unique representation of every number is, after all, what we must expect and demand of any proposed system. Let’s elaborate on this last point. If we were allowed to use more digits than just \(0\)’s and \(1\)’s then we would be able to represent the number \(13\) as a binary number in a whole lot of ways. For instance, we might make the mistake of allowing digits \(0, 1, 2\), \(3\), \(4\), etc. Then \(13\) would be representable as \(3 \cdot 2^{2} + 1 \cdot 2^{1} + 0 \cdot 2^{0}\) etc. So if we were to allow too many different digits then numbers would be representable in more than one way as a string of digits. If we were to allow too few different digits then we would find that some numbers have no representation at all. For instance, if we were to use the decimal system with only the digits \(0, 1, \ldots, 9\), then infinitely many numbers would not be able to be represented, so we had better keep the \(9\)s. The general proposition is this. ### Theorem 1.2.1 Let \(b > 1\) be a positive integer (the 'base'). Then every positive integer \(n\) can be written in one and only one way in the form \[ n = d_k b^k + d_{k-1} b^{k-1} + d_{k-2} b^{k-2} + \ldots \] if the digits \(d_0, d_1, \ldots\) lie in the range \(0 \leq d_i < b - 1\) for all \(i\). **Remark:** The theorem says, for instance, that in the base \(10\) we need the digits \(0, 1, 2, \ldots, 9\); in the base \(2\) we need only \(0\) and \(1\), in the base \(16\) we need sixteen digits, etc. **Proof of the theorem:** If \(b\) is fixed, the proof is by induction on \(n\), the number being represented. Clearly, the number \(1\) can be represented in one and only one way with the available digits (why?). Suppose, inductively, that every integer \(1, 2, \ldots, n - 1\) is uniquely representable. Now consider the integer \(n\). Define \(d = n \mod b\). Then \(d\) is one of the permissible digits. By induction, the number \(n' = (n - d) / b\) is uniquely representable, say \[ n' = d_k b^k + d_{k-1} b^{k-1} + d_{k-2} b^{k-2} + \ldots \] Then clearly, \[ n = d + n' b = d + d_k b^{k+1} + d_{k-1} b^{k} + d_{k-2} b^{k-1} + \ldots \] is a representation of \(n\) that uses only the allowed digits. Finally, suppose that \(n\) has some other representation in this form also. Then we would have \[ n = a_0 + a_1 b + a_2 b^{2} + \ldots = c_0 + c_1 b + c_2 b^{2} + \ldots \] Since \(a_0\) and \(c_0\) are both equal to \(n \mod b\), they are equal to each other. Hence the number \(n' = (n - a_0) / b\) has two different representations, which contradicts the inductive assumption, since we have assumed the truth of the result for all \(n < m\). The bases \(b\) that are the most widely used are, aside from \(2\) (binary system), \(8\) (octal system) and \(16\) (hexadecimal system). The binary system is extremely simple because it uses only two digits. This is very convenient if you’re a computer or a computer designer because the digits can be determined by some component being either ‘on’ (digit \(1\)) or ‘off’ (digit \(0\)). The binary digits of a number are called its bits or its bit string. Image Analysis: ### Analysis of the Attached Visual Content #### 1. Localization and Attribution - **Image Position**: The provided image is positioned on a single page with continuous textual content. #### 2. Object Detection and Classification - **Detected Objects**: - Textual content with mathematical expressions and explanations. - Equations and formulas. #### 3. Scene and Activity Analysis - **Scene Description**: The scene is a page from a mathematical textbook or an academic paper. - **Activities**: Mathematical explanation and theorem proof demonstration. #### 4. Text Analysis - **Extracted Text**: - Chapter heading: "Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries" - Explanation on binary number representation. - Theorem discussion: "Theorem 1.2.1. Let b > 1 be a positive integer (the ‘base’). ..." - Mathematical proof and associated equations. - Remarks on different base representations and their implications. - **Text Content Analysis**: - This text is a part of a mathematical discussion about number representation in different bases. - It starts with an introduction to binary numbers and extends to a general theorem concerning the representation of numbers in any base greater than 1. - Theorem 1.2.1 is stated and proved utilizing induction. - Remarks provide practical insights into the utility of different bases, particularly the binary system. #### 9. Perspective and Composition - **Perspective**: The image is captured from a straight-on perspective, typical of scanned or digitized documents. - **Composition**: The page is well-structured with headings, paragraphs, and equations clearly demarcated and logically arranged. #### 11. Metadata Analysis - **Captured Metadata**: Not available in the provided visual content. ### Additional Aspects: #### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions): - **Description**: - **Binary Representation**: Explanation of how the number 13 is represented in binary as (1101)_2. - **General Theorem**: Step-by-step proof demonstrates that any number can be uniquely represented in a given base. - **Inductive Proof**: The proof involves demonstrating that any integer can be represented using a set of permissible digits from 0 to b-1. ### Summary The document is a detailed excerpt from a mathematical text that focuses on number representation in various bases, specifically emphasizing binary, decimal, and hexadecimal systems. It provides theoretical explanations, theorem proofs, and practical remarks on the applications and representations of numbers in different bases, particularly within computer science and numerical analysis. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 16 Context: # Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries To represent a number we will specify how many copies of each power of 2 we would like to have. For instance, if we write \(1101\), then we want an 8, a 4 and a 1, so this must be the decimal number 13. We will write \( (13)_{10} = (1101)_2 \) to mean that the number 13, in the base 10, is the same as the number 1101, in the base 2. In the binary system (base 2) the only digits we will ever need are 0 and 1. What that means is that if we use only 0’s and 1’s then we can represent every number in exactly one way. The unique representation of every number is, after all, what we must expect and demand of any proposed system. Let’s elaborate on this last point. If we were allowed to use more digits than just 0’s and 1’s then we would be able to represent the number \( (13)_{10} \) as a binary number in a whole lot of ways. For instance, we might make the mistake of allowing digits 0, 1, 2, 3, etc. Then 13 would be representable as \( 3 \cdot 2^2 + 1 \cdot 2^1 + 0 \cdot 2^0 \) etc. So if we were to allow too many different digits, then numbers would be representable in more than one way as a string of digits. If we were to allow too few different digits then we would find that some numbers have no representation at all. For instance, if we were to use the decimal system with only the digits 0, 1, ..., 9, then infinitely many numbers would not be able to be represented, so we had better keep the 9's. The general proposition is this. ## Theorem 1.2.1 Let \( b > 1 \) be a positive integer (the ‘base’). Then every positive integer \( n \) can be written in one and only one way in the form \[ n = d_k b^k + d_{k-1} b^{k-1} + d_{k-2} b^{k-2} + \ldots \] if the digits \( d_0, d_1, \ldots \) lie in the range \( 0 \leq d_i < b - 1 \) for all \( i \). **Remark:** The theorem says, for instance, that in the base 10 we need the digits 0, 1, 2, ..., 9; in the base 2 we need only 0 and 1, in the base 16 we need sixteen digits, etc. **Proof of the theorem:** If \( b \) is fixed, the proof is by induction on \( n \), the number being represented. Clearly, the number 1 can be represented in one and only one way with the available digits (why?). Suppose, inductively, that every integer \( 1, 2, \ldots, n - 1 \) is uniquely representable. Now consider the integer \( n \). Define \( n \mod b \). Then \( d \) is one of the permissible digits. By induction, the number \( n - d \) is uniquely representable, say \[ n - d = \frac{n - d}{b} \] Then clearly, \[ n = d + b \cdot \frac{n - d}{b} \] \[ = d + d_0 b + d_1 b^2 + d_2 b^3 + \ldots \] is a representation of \( n \) that uses only the allowed digits. Finally, suppose that \( n \) has some other representation in this form also. Then we would have \[ n = a_0 + a_1 b + a_2 b^2 + \ldots \] \[ = c_0 + c_1 b + c_2 b^2 + \ldots \] Since \( a_0 \) and \( c_0 \) are both equal to \( n \mod b \), they are equal to each other. Hence the number \( n' = (n - a_0)/b \) has two different representations, which contradicts the inductive assumption, since we have assumed the truth of the result for all \( n < n \). The bases \( b \) that are the most widely used are, aside from 10, 2 (‘binary system’), 8 (‘octal system’) and 16 (‘hexadecimal system’). The binary system is extremely simple because it uses only two digits. This is very convenient if you’re a computer or a computer designer, because the digits can be determined by some component being either ‘on’ (digit 1) or ‘off’ (digit 0). The binary digits of a number are called its bits or its bit string. 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Then every positive integer n can be written in one and only one way in the form..." 4. **Remark**: Discusses the number of digits needed for different bases. 5. **Proof of the theorem**: Provides a proof by induction on n and explains the uniqueness of number representation in any given base b. 6. **Additional Explanation**: Explains the contradiction proof for unique representation and uses the concept of congruences. - **Content Significance**: - The text is significant in an educational or academic context as it explains fundamental concepts in number representation and bases, a foundational topic in mathematics and computer science. **Object Detection and Classification:** - **Objects**: The detected objects are: - Text blocks - Mathematical equations - Page elements such as titles and section headings. - **Classification**: - **Text Blocks**: Academic mathematical content. - **Equations**: Mathematical notations and variables. **Scene and Activity Analysis:** - **Scene Description**: The page presents a focused educational layout with the main activity being the explanation and teaching of mathematical concepts related to number bases. - **Main Actors**: While no human figures are present, the 'actors' can be considered the mathematical numbers, variables, and equations being utilized to explain concepts. **Color Analysis:** - **Color Composition**: Predominantly black text on a white background, typical for academic or textbook-style documents. - **Impact on Perception**: The high-contrast colors (black on white) ensure readability and focus on the textual content. **Diagram and Chart Analysis:** - **Absence of Diagrams/Charts**: Since there are no diagrams or charts present, this aspect is not applicable. **Perspective and Composition:** - **Perspective**: The perspective is a flat, bird’s eye view typical of scanned or digital textbook pages. - **Composition**: Structured in a classical textbook format with sections, subsections, and logical flow of mathematical explanations. **Contextual Significance:** - **Overall Document Context**: The image is extracted from an academic publication focused on mathematics, essential for teaching and understanding mathematical theories. - **Contribution to Theme**: This page contributes foundational knowledge crucial for anyone studying mathematical preliminaries, especially number representations in different bases. **Anomaly Detection:** - **No Anomalies Detected**: The page content follows a standard format with no noticeable anomalies. **Metadata Analysis:** - **Absence of Metadata**: Since the image appears to be a page from a text document, no explicit metadata details (like date or camera settings) are visible or applicable. **Additional Aspects:** - **Procesbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions)**: The page thoroughly describes the process of representing numbers in various bases through progressive explanation and proofs. - **Trend and Interpretation**: The text does not present trends but focuses on the theoretical and proof-based interpretation of number representations. - **Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations)**: The types/categories specified are numerical bases – binary (base 2), decimal (base 10), and hexadecimal (base 16). Overall, this analysis comprehensively examines and categorizes the textual content of an academic page explaining mathematical preliminaries in number representation. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 19 Context: We are reminded of the finite geometric series (1.3.1), but (1.3.7) is a little different because of the multipliers \(1, 2, 3, 4, \ldots, N\). The trick is this. When confronted with a series that is similar to, but not identical with, a known series, write down the known series as an equation, with the series on one side and its sum on the other. Even though the unknown series involves a particular value of \(x\), in this case \(x = 2\), keep the known series with its variable unrestricted. Then reach for an appropriate tool that will be applied to both sides of that equation, and whose result will be that the known series will have been changed into the one whose sum we need. In this case, since (1.3.7) reminds us of (1.3.1), we’ll begin by writing down (1.3.1) again, \[ (1 - x)^{-n} = 1 + x + x^2 + \cdots + x^{n-1} \tag{1.3.8} \] Don’t replace \(x\) by \(2\) yet, just walk up to the equation (1.3.8) carrying your tool kit and ask what kind of surgery you could do to both sides of (1.3.8) that would be helpful in evaluating the unknown (1.3.7). We are going to reach into our tool kit and pull out the \(d/dx\). In other words, we are going to differentiate (1.3.8). The reason for choosing differentiation is that it will put the missing multipliers \(1, 2, 3, \ldots, N\) into (1.3.8). After differentiation, (1.3.8) becomes \[ 1 + 2x + 3x^2 + 4x^3 + \cdots + (n - 1)x^{n-2} = \frac{1 - n x^{n-1} + (n - 1)x^n}{(1-x)^2} \tag{1.3.9} \] Now it’s easy. To evaluate the sum (1.3.7), all we have to do is to substitute \(x = 2\), \(n = N + 1\) in (1.3.9), to obtain, after simplifying the right-hand side, \[ 1 + 2 + 2^2 + 4 + 8 + \cdots + 2^{N-1} = 1 + (N - 1)2^N. \tag{1.3.10} \] Next try this one: \[ \frac{1}{2^3} + \frac{1}{3^3} + \cdots \tag{1.3.11} \] If we rewrite the series using summation signs, it becomes \[ \sum_{j=1}^\infty \frac{1}{j^3}. \] Comparison with the series \(200\) shows great resemblance to the species (1.3.6). In fact, if we put \(x = \frac{1}{3}\) in (1.3.6), it tells us that \[ \sum_{j=1}^\infty \frac{1}{j^3} = 1 - \log(3/2). \tag{1.3.12} \] The desired sum (1.3.11) is the result of dropping the term with \(j = 1\) from (1.3.12), which shows that the sum in (1.3.11) is equal to \(\log(3/2) - 1\). In general, suppose that \(f(x) = \sum a_n x^n\) is some series that we know. Then \(\sum n a_n x^{n-1} = f'(x)\) and \(\sum a_n x^n = x f'(x)\). In other words, if the \(n\)-th coefficient is multiplied by \(n\), then the function changes from \(f(x)\) to \(x f'(x)\). If we apply the rule again, we find that multiplying the \(n\)-th coefficient of a power series by \(n^2\) changes the sum from \(f(x)\) to \(\frac{d^2}{dx^2} f(x)\). That is, \[ \sum_{j=0}^\infty j^2 x^j = \left( x \frac{d}{dx} \right)^2 f(x) = \left(x \frac{d}{dx} \right) f(x) = \frac{d}{dx} \left( x f'(x) \right) = (x^2 + x) f'. \] Image Analysis: ### Analysis of the Visual Content #### 1. Localization and Attribution - The content consists of a single page. - There is one image with text and mathematical notations, which will be referred to as **Image 1**. #### 2. Object Detection and Classification - **Image 1**: The main objects in the image are text and mathematical equations. #### 4. Text Analysis - **Image 1**: The text discusses manipulation of series and differentiation in calculus. Specific equations and their derivations are presented to explain mathematical concepts. #### 5. Diagram and Chart Analysis - There are no diagrams or charts present in **Image 1**. #### 7. Anomaly Detection - There are no anomalies or unusual elements detected in **Image 1**. #### 10. Contextual Significance - **Image 1** appears to be part of a mathematical textbook or academic material focused on manipulations with series. This image contributes to the educational aim of explaining mathematical series and their manipulations. #### 12. Graph and Trend Analysis - There are no graphs present in **Image 1**. #### 14. Process Descriptions (Prozessbeschreibungen) - The process involves manipulating known series equations to solve or rewrite unknown series, starting with specific series summations and applying differentiation. - The steps are clearly outlined, starting from equation (1.3.7) and manipulating it by using equation (1.3.8). The process then involves evaluating the series by substituting values and summing the series using known properties. #### 15. Type Designations (Typen Bezeichnung) - Equation designations such as (1.3.8), (1.3.9), (1.3.10), etc., represent different steps and equations discussed in the text. #### 16. Trend and Interpretation - The trend in the mathematical content emphasized is the transition from a general form of a series to more workable forms through manipulation and differentiation, showing the interconnectedness of various series manipulations. #### 18. Tables - There are no tables present in **Image 1**. ### Detailed Breakdown of Text Content in Image 1 - **Introduction to Series Manipulations**: The image starts by setting up a series and its similarity to another series, emphasizing the manipulation of the series by differentiation. - **Mathematical Equations and Derivations**: - Equation (1.3.8) shows the general form of a finite geometric series. - Equation (1.3.9) presents the series after differentiation. - Equation (1.3.10) illustrates the process further, with substitutions leading to simplified series sums. - Additional equations discuss summing series with specific properties, such as summation signs and comparing the series with known results. - **Result and Analysis**: The final part of the text derives outcomes from sum manipulations and differentiations, explaining the steps and their implications in mathematical series. ### Conclusion Overall, this image page focuses on educating the reader about mathematical series manipulations, using clear step-by-step mathematical derivations and explanations. The context is purely educational, likely extracted from an academic resource dedicated to calculus or series in mathematics. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 20 Context: # Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries Similarly, multiplying the \(n\)th coefficient of a power series by \(x^p\) will change the sum from \(f(x)\) to \((x^p f)(x)\), but that’s not all. What happens if we multiply the coefficient of \(x^r\) by, say, \(3x^2 + 2n + 5\)? If the sum previously was \(f(x)\), then it will be changed to \((3x^2 + 2x + 5)f(x)\). The sum \[ \sum_{j=0}^{\infty} (2j^2 + 5) x^j \] is therefore equal to \((2x^4 + 5)(1/(1 - z))\), and after doing the differentiations we find the answer in the form \((7x^2 - 8x + 5)/(1 - z^2)\). Here is the general rule: if \(P(x)\) is any polynomial then \[ \sum_{j} P(j)x^j = P\left(\frac{d}{dx}\right) \sum_{j} x^j. \tag{1.13} \] ## Exercises for section 1.3 1. Find simple, explicit formulas for the sums of each of the following series. - (a) \(\sum_{j=1}^{\infty} \log(j) j^{-s}\) - (b) \(\sum_{j=1}^{\infty} (2n + 7) j^{-5}\) - (c) \(\sum_{j=1}^{\infty} j^2/(2j!)\) - (d) \(1 = -1/3 + 2/4 - 1/5 + \ldots\) - (e) \(1 = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} (2n + 3)/(2n + 1)\) 2. Explain why \(\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} (-1)^n x^{n+1}/(2n + 1) = 0\). - (a) \(1 + t + t^2\) - (b) \(3 - 2 + 2\sin^2 t\) - (c) \((1 + t)^2/(1 - t)^2\) ## 4 Recurrence relations A recurrence relation is a formula that permits us to compute the members of a sequence one after another, starting with one or more given values. Here is a small example. Suppose we are to find an infinite sequence of numbers \(x_0, x_1, \ldots\) by means of \[ x_{n+1} = c x_n, \quad (n \geq 0; x_0 = 1). \tag{1.41} \] This relation tells us that \(x_1 = c x_0\), and \(x_2 = c x_1\), etc., and therefore \(x_n = c^n x_0\). We say that the solution of the recurrence relation (i.e., "difference equation") (1.41) is given by \(x_n = c^n\) for all \(n \geq 0\). Equation (1.41) is a first-order recurrence relation because a new value of the sequence is computed from just one preceding value (i.e., \(x_{n+1}\) is obtained solely from \(x_n\) and does not involve \(x_{n-1}\) or any earlier values). Observe the format of the equation (1.41). The parenthetical remarks are essential. The first one \(x > 0\) tells us for what values of \(n\) the recurrence formula is valid, and the second one \(x_0 = 1\) gives the starting value. If one of these is missing, the solution may not be uniquely determined. The recurrence relation \[ x_{n+1} = x_n + x_{n-1} \tag{1.42} \] needs two starting values in order to "get going"; but it is missing both of those starting values and the range of \(n\). Consequently (1.42) (which is a second-order recurrence) does not uniquely determine the sequence. Image Analysis: ### Analysis of the Attached Visual Content #### 1. Localization and Attribution - **Page Layout:** - The content is presented on a single page with textual information and mathematical notations. #### 2. Object Detection and Classification - **Detected Objects:** - **Text Elements:** Mathematical notations, formulae, and paragraphs of explanation. - **Categories:** Written text, mathematical formulas, exercises, explanations. #### 3. Scene and Activity Analysis - **Scene Description:** - The page appears to be from a textbook or academic paper related to mathematics. - The content includes explanations of mathematical concepts, specific examples, and exercises for the reader to solve. #### 4. Text Analysis - **Extracted Text:** - **Chapter Title:** Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries - **Sections:** - Overview of power series coefficients and their transformations. - General rule for polynomial P(x) and its series representation. - Exercises for reader practice. - Recurrence relations. - **Significance:** - The text is educational, aiming to teach mathematical operations and properties related to series and recurrence relations. - Exercises are given to reinforce learning. #### 5. Diagram and Chart Analysis - **Analysis:** - No diagrams or charts are present on this page. #### 6. Product Analysis - **Analysis:** - No products are depicted on this page. #### 7. Anomaly Detection - **Analysis:** - No anomalies or unusual elements were detected. #### 8. Color Analysis - **Analysis:** - The page is monochromatic, consisting of black text on a white background. This is typical for academic papers and textbooks where the focus is on readability and clarity. #### 9. Perspective and Composition - **Perspective:** - The image is taken from a straight-on perspective, showing a full page of text. - **Composition:** - The text is organized in a standard textbook layout with headings, sub-sections, and exercises clearly delineated. #### 10. Contextual Significance - **Contextual Analysis:** - The mathematical explanations and exercises are integral to the educational content, providing theory and practical problems for the reader. - The material contributes to the foundational understanding necessary for more advanced topics in mathematics. #### 11. Metadata Analysis - **Analysis:** - No metadata is available from the image. #### 13. Graph Numbers - **Analysis:** - No graphs or numerical data points are provided in the text. #### Additional Aspects - **Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows):** - The process of transforming power series coefficients and working with recurrence relations is described. - **Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions):** - Detailed process descriptions for manipulation of power series and methods for solving recurrence relations. - **Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations):** - Various types of sums and series expansions are listed in the exercises. - **Trend and Interpretation:** - Trends in the textbook include foundational explanations followed by practical exercises to ensure comprehension. - **Tables:** - No tables are included in the text. --- The text and analysis focus on key aspects relevant to a mathematical pedagogy context, enabling thorough comprehension and practice through explanatory and exercise sections. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 22 Context: 5. **Contextual Significance:** - The provided content seems to be part of a mathematical textbook or an academic paper focused on recurrence relations and their solutions. - This section (from Chapter 1) introduces fundamental concepts and methods that are likely necessary for understanding more complex topics later in the document. - The example of the Fibonacci sequence serves to illustrate the practical application of the theoretical methods discussed. The provided analysis covers the text and context of the content in depth. Specific numerical and algebraic expressions have been noted to capture the mathematical rigor presented in the image. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 22 Context: #### Additional Aspects: - **Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows)**: - Recurrence relation solving methods, from first-order equations to Fibonacci sequence solutions. - **Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions)**: - Detailed description of deriving general solutions for recurrence relations and solving quadratic characteristic equations. - **Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations)**: - Various types of recurrence relations and quadratic characteristic equations addressed (first-order, second-order, homogeneous equations). ### Summary The image is a page from an academic text on mathematical preliminaries, focusing on solving first and second-order recurrence relations. It includes several mathematical notations and equations, as well as detailed explanations of solving techniques, particularly relating to the Fibonacci sequence. The text is well-organized with numbered equations and contexts clearly defined for educational purposes. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 22 Context: # Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries (b) solve that one by summation and (c) go back to the original unknowns. As an example, consider the first-order equation \[ x_{n+1} = 3x_n + n \quad (n \geq 0; \, x_0 = 0). \tag{1.49} \] The winning change of variable, from (1.46), is to let \( x_n = 3^n y_n \). After substituting in (1.49) and simplifying, we find \[ y_{n+1} = y_n + \frac{1}{3^{n+1}} \quad (n \geq 0; \, y_0 = 0). \] Now by summation, \[ y_n = \sum_{j=0}^{n-1} \frac{1}{3^{j+1}} \quad (n \geq 0). \] Finally, since \( x_n = 3^n y_n \), we obtain the solution of (1.49) in the form \[ x_n = 3^n \sum_{j=0}^{n-1} \frac{1}{3^{j+1}} \quad (n \geq 0). \tag{1.40} \] This is quite an explicit answer, but the summation can, in fact, be completely removed by the same method that you used to solve exercise 1(c) of section 1.3 (try it). That pretty well takes care of first-order recurrence relations of the form \( x_{n+1} = b x_n + c_n \), and it’s time to move on to linear second-order (homogeneous) recurrence relations with constant coefficients. These are of the form \[ x_{n+1} = a x_n + b x_{n-1} \quad (n \geq 1; \, x_0 \text{ and } x_1 \text{ given}). \tag{1.11} \] If we think back to differential equations of second-order with constant coefficients, we recall that there are always solutions of the form \( y(t) = e^{rt} \) where \( r \) is constant. Hence the road to the solution of such differential equations begins by trying a solution of that form and seeing what the constant or constants \( r \) turn out to be. Analogously, equation (1.11) calls for a trial solution of the form \( x_n = r^n \). If we substitute \( x_n = r^n \) in (1.11) and cancel a common factor of \( r^{n-1} \) we obtain a quadratic equation for \( r \), namely \[ r^2 = a r + b. \tag{1.12} \] Usually this quadratic equation will have two distinct roots, say \( r_1 \) and \( r_2 \), and then the general solution of (1.11) will look like \[ x_n = c_1 r_1^n + c_2 r_2^n \quad (n = 0, 1, 2, \ldots). \tag{1.13} \] The constants \( c_1 \) and \( c_2 \) will be determined so that \( x_0 \) and \( x_1 \) have their assigned values. ## Example The recurrence for the Fibonacci numbers is \[ F_{n+1} = F_n + F_{n-1} \quad (n \geq 2; \, F_1 = 1). \tag{1.14} \] Following the recipe that was described above, we look for a solution in the form \( F_n = r^n \). After substituting in (1.14) and cancelling common factors we find that the quadratic equation for \( r \) is, in this case, \( r^2 = r + 1 \). If we denote the two roots by \( r_1 = \frac{1+\sqrt{5}}{2} \) and \( r_2 = \frac{1-\sqrt{5}}{2} \), then we find that the general solution to the Fibonacci recurrence has been obtained, and it has the form (1.13). It remains to determine the constants \( c_1 \) and \( c_2 \) from the initial conditions \( F_0 = 0 \) and \( F_1 = 1 \). From the form of the general solution we have \( F_0 = c_1 + c_2 \) and \( F_1 = c_1 r_1 + c_2 r_2 \). If we solve these two equations in the two unknowns \( c_1 \) and \( c_2 \) we find that \( c_1 = \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}} \) and \( c_2 = -\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}} \). Finally, we substitute these values of the constants into the form of the general solution, and obtain an explicit formula for the \( n \)th Fibonacci number, \[ F_n = \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}} \left( \left( \frac{1+\sqrt{5}}{2} \right)^{n+1} - \left( \frac{1-\sqrt{5}}{2} \right)^{n+1} \right) \quad (n = 0, 1, \ldots). \tag{1.15} \] Image Analysis: **Analysis based on the provided image:** 1. **Localization and Attribution:** - There is only one image in the provided content. This image occupies the entire space of the page. 2. **Text Analysis:** - **Header:** - "Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries" - **Body Text:** - The text starts with a problem-solving narrative: (b) solve that one by summation and (c) go back to the original unknowns. - The text provides an example with a first-order equation: \(x_{n+1} = 3x_n + n\) (\(n \geq 0\); \(x_0 = 0\)). - A variable change is described leading to the equation \(x_n = 3^{n}y_n\). - This leads to finding \(y_{n+1} = y_n + n/3^{n+1}\) (\(n \geq 0\); \(y_0 = 0\)). - Summation methods are applied to find \( y_n = \sum_{j=1}^{n-1} j/3^{j+1} \) (\(n \geq 0\)). - Further simplification leads to \( x_n = \sum_{j=1}^{n-1} j/3^{j+1} \) (\(n \geq 0\)). - The text explains that the summation can indeed be evaluated using similar methods previously used. - Discussion moves to second-order homogeneous recurrence relations: \( x_{n+1} = a x_n + b x_{n-1}\) (\(n \geq 1\); \(x_0 \) and \( x_1\) given). - Differential equations with constant coefficients are discussed, relating them to solutions like \( y(t) = e^{\alpha t}\). - For trial solutions of the form \( x_n = \alpha^n \), the quadratic equation \( \alpha^2 = a \alpha + b \) is introduced. - This equation yields two distinct roots \( \alpha_1 \) and \( \alpha_2 \), leading to general solutions \( x_n = c_1 \alpha_1^n + c_2 \alpha_2^n \) (\(n = 0,1,2,...\)). - **Example:** - A specific example is provided for the recurrence of the Fibonacci numbers \( F_{n+1} = F_n + F_{n-1} \) (\(n \geq 1\); \(F_0 = F_1 = 1\)). - The solution follows equations in the previous sections and leads to the formula for the n-th Fibonacci number: \( F_n = \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}} \left( \left(\frac{1+\sqrt{5}}{2}\right)^n+1 - \left(\frac{1-\sqrt{5}}{2} \right)^n+1 \right) (\(n=0,1,2,...\)) (1.4.15). 3. **Diagrams and Charts:** - No diagrams or charts are provided in the image. 4. **Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions):** - The text describes a mathematical procedure for solving recurrence relations and differential equations. - Each step of the process is clearly outlined, including changing variables, solving the equation through summation, and determining coefficients for solutions. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 23 Context: **Tables:** - No tables are present. This comprehensive analysis provides detailed insights into the instructional content depicted in the image, enhancing understanding of its academic focus on mathematical recurrence relations. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 23 Context: The Fibonacci numbers are in fact 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, ... It isn't even obvious that the formula (1.4.15) gives integer values for the \( F_n \). The reader should check that the formula indeed gives the first few \( F_n \) correctly. Just to exercise our newly acquired skills in asymptotics, let’s observe that since \( (1 + \sqrt{5})/2 > 1 \) and \( |(1 - \sqrt{5})/2| < 1 \), it follows that when \( n \) is large we have \[ F_n \sim \left( \frac{(1 + \sqrt{5})}{2} \right)^{n+1}/\sqrt{5}. \] The process of looking for a solution in a certain form, namely in the form \( \alpha^n \), is subject to the same kind of special treatment, in the case of repeated roots, that we find in differential equations. Corresponding to a double root of the associated quadratic equation \( \alpha^2 - \alpha \omega - 1 = 0 \) would find two independent solutions \( \alpha^n \) and \( n \alpha^n \), so the general solution would be in the form \( \alpha^n(c_1 + c_2 n) \). ### Example Consider the recurrence \[ x_{n+1} = 2x_n - x_{n-1} \quad (n \geq 1; \quad x_0 = 5; \quad x_1 = 5). \] (1.4.16) If we try a solution of the type \( x_n = \alpha^n \), then we find that it satisfies the quadratic equation \( \alpha^2 = 2\alpha - 1 \). Hence the two roots are \( 1 \) and \( 1 \). The general solution is \( x_n = c_1 \alpha^n + c_2 n \alpha^n \). After inserting the given initial conditions, we find that \[ x_0 = 1 = c_1; \quad x_1 = 5 = c_1 + c_2. \] If we solve for \( c_1 \) and \( c_2 \) we obtain \( c_1 = 1, \quad c_2 = 4 \), and therefore the complete solution of the recurrence (1.4.16) is given by \( x_n = 4n + 1 \). Now let’s look at recurrent inequalities, like this one: \[ x_{n+1} \leq x_n + x_{n-1} + n^2 \quad (n \geq 1; \quad x_0 = 0; \quad x_1 = 0). \] (1.4.17) The question is, what restriction is placed on the growth of the sequence \( \{ x_n \} \) by (1.4.17)? By analogy with the case of difference equations with constant coefficients, the thing to try here is \( x_n \leq K n^r \). So suppose it is true that \( x_n \leq K n^r \) for all \( n = 0, 1, 2, ..., N \). Then from (1.4.17) with \( n = N \) we find \[ x_{N+1} \leq K N^r + K N^{r-1} + N^2. \] Let \( c \) be the positive real root of the equation \( z^2 = c + 1 \) and suppose that \( \alpha > c \). Then \( \alpha^2 > \alpha + 1 \), say, where \( t > 0 \). Hence, \[ x_{N+1} \leq K N^{r-1}(1 + \alpha) + N^2 = K N^{r-1}(\alpha - t) + N^2 = K^{N+1} \left( K^{r-1} - N^r \right). \] (1.4.18) In order to ensure that \( x_{N+1} < K^{N+1}N^2 \), we need to fix \( K \). \[ K > \max \left( \frac{N^2}{K^{r-1}} \right). \] (1.4.19) In which the right member is clearly finite; the inductive step will go through. The conclusion is that (1.4.17) implies that for every fixed \( t > 0 \), \( x_n = O(n^{c+\epsilon}) \), where \( c = (1 + \sqrt{5})/2 \). The same argument applies to the general situation that is expressed in Image Analysis: ### Comprehensive Examination of the Attached Visual Content #### 1. **Localization and Attribution** - **Image on Page:** - This content is located centrally on the page and spans the entire document width. - Only one image is present on the entire page. - **Image Number: 1** #### 2. **Object Detection and Classification** - **Detected Objects:** - **Text:** - The content is predominantly textual, with paragraphs of written information. - **Formulas and Equations:** - Several mathematical expressions and formulas are present throughout the content. - **Example Box:** - There is a boxed example with mathematical steps and logical explanations. #### 3. **Scene and Activity Analysis** - **Scene Description:** - The scene is an academic or instructional document, likely a textbook or a study guide on mathematics, particularly focusing on recurrence relations and asymptotics in mathematical sequences. - **Main Actors and Actions:** - **Main Actors:** - The document appears to address the reader directly, guiding them through mathematical concepts. - **Actions:** - Explaining mathematical theories. - Solving equations. - Providing proofs and examples. #### 4. **Text Analysis** - **Extracted Text:** - **Introduction:** - Discussion begins with the Fibonacci numbers and transitions into more complex topics involving asymptotic analysis and recurrence relations. - **Main Body:** - The text contains formulas (1.4.15), (1.4.16), (1.4.17), (1.4.18), and (1.4.19), discussing the growth of sequences defined by recurrence relations. - An example illustrates solving a basic recurrence relation. - **Significance:** - The text aims to educate the reader on solving recurrence relations, particularly those similar to differential equations with repeated roots. 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It might be a formatting error or a placeholder without textual significance. ### Color Analysis: - **Dominant Colors**: The page is primarily black and white, emphasizing clarity and readability typical of academic texts. This comprehensive analysis covers the key requested aspects. If further detailed breakdown or additional aspects not mentioned here are required, please specify. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 24 Context: # Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries ## Theorem 1.4.1. Let a sequence \( \{x_n\} \) satisfy a recurrent inequality of the form \[ x_{n+1} \leq b_0 x_n + b_1 x_{n-1} + \ldots + b_{p-2} x_{n-p+1} + G(n) \quad (n \geq p) \] where \( b_i \geq 0 \) (\( \forall i, \sum_{i=0}^{p-1} b_i > 1 \)). Further, let \( c \) be the positive real root of the equation \( s^{p+1} = b_0 s^{p-1} + \ldots + b_{p-1} \). Finally, suppose \( G(n) = o(n^c) \). Then for every fixed \( \epsilon > 0 \) we have \( x_n = O(n^{c + \epsilon}) \). **Proof:** Fix \( \epsilon > 0 \), and let \( \alpha = c + \epsilon \), where \( c \) is the root of the equation shown in the statement of the theorem. Since \( \alpha > c \), if we let \[ t = \alpha^{p+1} - b_0 \alpha^p - \ldots - b_{p-1} \] then \[ K = \max \left\{ \frac{|x_1|}{a_0}, \frac{|x_2|}{a_1}, \max_{n \geq 2} \frac{G(n)}{K(n)^{\alpha - s}} \right\} \] Then \( K \) is finite, and clearly \( |x_j| \leq K a^j \) for \( j \leq p \). We claim that \( |x_n| \leq K a^n \) for all \( n \), which will complete the proof. Indeed, if the claim is true for \( 0, 1, 2, \ldots, n \), then \[ |x_{n+1}| \leq b_0 |x_n| + \ldots + b_{p-1} |x_{n-p+1}| + G(n) \] \[ \leq K a^n \left( b_0 K a^{n-1} + \ldots + b_{p-1} K a^{n-p} \right) + G(n) \] \[ = K a^n \left( K a^{p-1} \left( b_0 + \ldots + b_{p-1} \right) + G(n) \right) \] \[ = K a^{n+1} \left( t K^{\alpha - p} + G(n) \right) \leq K a^{n+1} \] ## Exercises for Section 1.4 1. Solve the following recurrence relations: 1. \( x_n = 2x_{n-3} + 3 \quad (n \geq 0; x_0 = 2) \) 2. \( x_{n+1} = 2x_n/3 + 2 \quad (n \geq 0; x_0 = 0) \) 3. \( x_{n+1} = 2x_n + 1 \quad (n \geq 0; x_0 = 0) \) 4. \( x_{n+1} = x_{n-1} + x_n + 1 \quad (n \geq 1; x_1 = 5) \) 5. \( x_{n+1} = x_n + x_{n-1} \quad (n \geq 1; x_0 = 0; x_1 = 3) \) 6. \( x_{n+1} = 4x_n - 4x_{n-1} \quad (n \geq 1; x_0 = 1; x_1 = 1) \) 2. Find \( d \) if the sequence \( x_n \) satisfies the Fibonacci recurrence relation and if furthermore \( x_0 = 1 \) and \( x_1 = 1 \) (\( n \to \infty \)). 3. Let \( L_n \) be the average number of trailing 0's in the binary expansions of all integers \( 0, 1, 2, \ldots, n-1 \). Find a recursive relation satisfied by the sequence \( \{x_n\} \), solve it, and evaluate \( \lim_{n \to \infty} x_n \). 4. For what values of \( a \) and \( b \) is it true that no matter what the initial values \( x_0, x_1 \) are, the solution of the recurrence relation \( x_{n+1} = a x_n + b x_{n-1} \) (\( n \geq 2 \)) is guaranteed to be \( O(1) \) (as \( n \to \infty \))? 5. Suppose \( x_0 = 1, x_1 = 1 \), and for all \( n \geq 2 \) it is true that \( x_{n+1} \leq F_n \). Prove your answer. 6. Generalize the result of exercise 5, as follows. Suppose \( x_0 = x_1 = y \), where \( y = 1 \) or \( y \geq 1 \). If furthermore, \( x_{n+1} \leq x_{n-1} \) (\( n \geq 2 \)), can we conclude that \( \forall n : x_n \leq y \)? If not, describe conditions on \( a \) and \( b \) under which that conclusion would follow. 7. Find the asymptotic behavior in the form \( x_n \sim f(n) \) of the right side of (1.4.10). * See exercise 10, below. Image Analysis: Here is a comprehensive analysis of the attached visual content based on the provided aspects: ### 1. Localization and Attribution: - **Page Layout**: The content is divided into two primary sections: a theoretical proof (positioned at the top and middle) and a set of exercises (located at the bottom). - **Image Numbering**: Since the entire content is a single page, it is denoted as Image 1. ### 2. Object Detection and Classification: - **Image 1**: - **Text**: Mathematical notation, theorems, proofs, and exercises. - **Graphical Elements**: There is a small black square near the bottom-left of the page. ### 3. 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It contains detailed steps logical steps to validate the theorem. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 24 Context: #### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions): - The process involves defining a specific inequality, assuming bounds, and deriving a general solution that is verified at each step to ensure correctness. #### Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations): - The notation `{x_n}` designates sequences, while `b_0, b_1, ..., b_p` and `G(n)` are specific functions and constants used in the theoretical framework. #### Trend and Interpretation: - The sequence analysis methodologies facilitate understanding the behavior of complex recurrence relations, offering insights on their long-term behavior and convergence properties. #### Tables: - No tables are present in the image. ### Summary: The image is from a mathematical textbook or academic paper detailing Theorem 1.4.1 about recurrent inequalities and its proof. It includes a range of exercises meant to deepen the reader's understanding through direct application of the theoretic concepts discussed. The main features include structured mathematical arguments, proofs, and problems presented to elucidate complex ideas systematically. The context is fundamentally educational, aimed at learners and researchers in mathematics. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 25 Context: - **Contribution to Overall Document:** - The content on this page likely contributes to a larger section on counting principles in mathematics, providing foundational knowledge and detailed examples to support learning and understanding of subsets, sequences, and combinations. ### Summary: The image is an excerpt from an academic textbook's combinatorics section, focusing on counting principles involving subsets, sequences, and binomial coefficients. The clean, black-and-white text layout ensures readability and structured presentation of mathematical concepts and examples. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 25 Context: #### 4. Text Analysis: 1. **Extracted Text:** ``` 8. Write out a complete proof of theorem 1.4.1. 9. Show by an example that the conclusion of theorem 1.4.1 may be false if the phrase ‘for every fixed ϵ0 > 0...’ were replaced by ‘for every fixed ϵ > 0 ...’. 10. In theorem 1.4.1 we find the phrase: ‘…the positive real root of …’. Prove that this phrase is justified, in that the equation shown always has exactly one positive real root. Exactly what special properties of that equation did you use in your proof? 1.5 Counting For a given positive integer n, consider the set {1,2,...,n}. We will denote this set by the symbol [n], and we want to discuss the number of subsets of various kinds that it has. Here is a list of all of the subsets of {2}, {1}, {2}, {1, 2}. There are 4 of them. We claim that the set [n] has exactly 2^n subsets. To see why, notice that we can construct the subsets of [n] in the following way. Either choose, or don’t choose, the element ‘1’; then either choose, or don’t choose, the element ‘2’; etc., finally choosing, or not choosing, the element ‘n’. Each of the n choices that you encountered could have been made in either 2 of ways. The totality of n choices, therefore, might have been made in 2^n different ways, so that is the number of subsets that a set of n objects has. Next, suppose we have n distinct objects, and we want to arrange them in a sequence. In how many ways can we do that? For the first object in our sequence we may choose any one of the n objects. The second element of the sequence can be any of the remaining n − 1 objects, so there are n(n − 1) possible ways to make these first two decisions. Then there are n − 2 choices for the third element, and so we have n(n − 1)(n − 2) ways to arrange the first three elements of the sequence. It is no doubt clear now that there are exactly n(n − 1)(n − 2)∙∙∙3∙2∙1 = n! ways to form the whole sequence. Of the n subsets of [n], how many have exactly k objects in them? The number of elements in a set is called its cardinality. The cardinality of a set S is denoted by |S|, so, for example, |{6}| = 6. A set whose cardinality is k is called a ‘k-set’, and a subset of cardinality k is, naturally enough, a ‘k-subset’. The question is, for how many subsets S of [n] is it true that |S| = k? We can construct k-subsets S of [n] (written S ⸦ [n] ∖) as follows. Choose an element a_1 (in possible choices). Of the remaining n − 1 elements, choose one (in n − 1 possible choices), etc., until a sequence of k different elements have been chosen. Obviously there were n(n − 1)(n − 2) ⸦⸦⸦ (n − k + 1) ways in which we might have chosen that sequence, so the number of ways to choose an (ordered) sequence of k elements from [n] is n(n − 1)(n − 2) ∙∙∙ (n − k + 1) = n!/(n − k)! But there are more sequences of k elements than there are k-subsets, because any particular k-subset S will correspond to k! different ordered sequences, namely all possible rearrangements of the elements of that subset. Hence the number of k-subsets of [n] is equal to the number of k-sequences divided by k!. In other words, there are exactly n!/[k!(n − k)!] k-subsets of a set of n objects. The quantities n!/[k!(n − k)!] are the famous binomial coefficients, and they are denoted by ( ) = n!/[k!(n − k)!] (n ≥ 0; 0 ≤ k ≤ n). Some of their special values are (n) = 1 ( ∀n ≥ 0); (n) = n ( ∀n ≥ 0); (k) = n(n − 1)/2 ( ∀n ≥ 0); (n) = 1 ( ∀n ≥ 0). ( 0 ) ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( n ) It is convenient to define (2) to be 0 if k < 0 or if k > n. 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The monochromatic color scheme is typical for academic texts, ensuring clarity and focus on the content. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 25 Context: ```markdown 8. Write out a complete proof of theorem 1.4.1. 9. Show by an example that the conclusion of theorem 1.4.1 may be false if the phrase “for every fixed \( \varepsilon > 0 \)” were replaced by “for every fixed \( \varepsilon \geq 0 \) . . .” 10. In theorem 1.4.1, if we find the phrase “the positive real root of . . . ” Prove that this phrase is justified, in that the equation shown always has exactly one positive real root. Exactly what special properties of that equation did you use in your proof? # 1.5 Counting For a given positive integer \( n \), consider the set \( \{ 1, 2, \ldots, n \} \). We will denote this set by the symbol \( [n] \), and we want to discuss the number of subsets of various kinds that it has. Here is a list of all the subsets of \( [n] \): \( \emptyset, \{1\}, \{2\}, \{1, 2\} \). There are \( 2^n \) subsets. We claim that the set \( [n] \) has exactly \( 2^n \) subsets. To see why, notice that we can construct the subsets of \( [n] \) in the following way. Either choose, or don’t choose, the element \( 1 \); then either choose, or don’t choose, the element \( 2 \); etc., finally choosing, or not choosing, the element \( n \). Each of the \( n \) choices that you encountered could have been made in either of 2 ways. The totality of choices, therefore, might have been made in \( 2^n \) ways, so that is the number of subsets that are set of \( n \) objects has. Next, suppose we have \( n \) distinct objects, and we want to arrange them in a sequence. In how many ways can we do that? For the first object in our sequence we may choose any one of the \( n \) objects. The second element of the sequence can be any of the remaining \( n - 1 \) possible ways to make the first two decisions. Then there are \( n - 2 \) choices for the third element, and so we have \( n(n - 1)(n - 2) \cdots 2 \cdot 1 = n! \) ways to form the whole sequence. One of the subsets of \( [n] \), how many have exactly \( k \) objects in them? The number of elements in a set is called its cardinality. The cardinality of a set \( S \) is denoted by \( |S| \), so for example, \( |[6]| = 6 \). A set of cardinality \( k \) is called a \( k \)-set, and a subset of cardinality \( k \) is naturally enough, a \( k \)-subset. The question is, for how many subsets of \( [n] \) is it true that \( |S| = k \)? We can construct \( k \)-subsets \( S \) of \( [n] \) (written \( S \subseteq [n] \)) as follows. Choose an element \( a_1 \) (in possible choices). Of the remaining \( n - 1 \) elements, choose one (in \( n - 1 \) possible choices), etc., until a sequence of \( k \) different elements have been chosen. Obviously there were \( n(n - 1)(n - 2) \cdots (n - k + 1) \) ways in which you might have chosen that sequence, so the number of ways to choose an (ordered) sequence of \( k \) elements from \( [n] \) is \[ n(n - 1)(n - 2) \cdots (n - k + 1) = \frac{n!}{(n - k)!} \quad (n \geq 0, 0 \leq k \leq n). \] But there are more sequences of \( k \) elements than there are \( k \)-sets, because any particular \( k \)-subset will correspond to \( k! \) different ordered sequences, namely all possible rearrangements of the elements in the subset. Hence the number of \( k \)-subsets of \( [n] \) is equal to the number of \( k \)-sequences divided by \( k! \). In other words, there are exactly \( \frac{n!}{k!(n - k)!} \) \( k \)-subsets of a set of \( n \) objects. The quantities \( \frac{n!}{k!(n - k)!} \) are the famous binomial coefficients, and they are denoted by \[ \binom{n}{k} = \frac{n!}{k!(n - k)!}, \quad (n \geq 0; 0 \leq k \leq n) \tag{1.5.1} \] Some of their special values are \[ \binom{n}{0} = 1 \quad (\text{for } n \geq 0); \quad \binom{n}{1} = n \quad (\text{for } n \geq 0); \quad \binom{n}{2} = \frac{n(n - 1)}{2} \quad (\text{for } n \geq 2); \quad \binom{n}{n} = 1 \quad (\text{for } n \geq 0). \] It is convenient to define \( \binom{n}{k} \) to be \( 0 \) if \( k < 0 \) or if \( k > n \). We can summarize the developments so far with ``` Image Analysis: ### Comprehensive Examination of the Attached Visual Content #### 1. Localization and Attribution: 1. **Text and Image Position:** - The visual content is a single page divided into several text blocks. - The text is located at the center of the page, structured in paragraphs and numbered sections. #### 2. Object Detection and Classification: 1. **Objects Detected:** - Primary Object: A digitally typed text page - Secondary Objects: Mathematical expressions and formulas within the text #### 3. Scene and Activity Analysis: - **Scene Description:** - The page presents a scholarly text focusing on mathematical concepts, particularly set theory and combinatorics. - **Activities:** - The text describes the process of counting subsets of a given set and explains binomial coefficients. #### 4. Text Analysis: 1. **Extracted Text:** #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 26 Context: # Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries ## Theorem 1.5.1 For each \( n \geq 0 \), a set of \( n \) objects has exactly \( 2^n \) subsets, and of these, exactly \( \binom{n}{k} \) have cardinality \( k \) (for \( k = 0, 1, \ldots, n \)). There are exactly \( n! \) different sequences that can be formed from a set of \( n \) distinct objects. Since every subset of \( [n] \) has some cardinality, it follows that \[ \sum_{k=0}^{n} \binom{n}{k} = 2^n \quad (n = 0, 1, 2, \ldots). \] In view of the convention that we adopted, we might have written (1.5.2) as \( \sum_{k} \binom{n}{k} = 2^n \), with no restriction on the range of the summation index \( k \). It would then have been understood that the range of \( k \) is from \( -\infty \) to \( \infty \), and that the binomial coefficient \( \binom{n}{k} \) vanishes unless \( 0 \leq k \leq n \). In Table 1.5.1, we show the values of some of the binomial coefficients \( \binom{n}{k} \). The rows of the table are thought of as labelled ‘\( n = 0\), \( n = 1\), etc., and the entries within each row refer, successively, to \( k = 0, 1, \ldots, n \). The table is called "Pascal's triangle." | | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----| | 0 | 1 | | | | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | | | | | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | | | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | | | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | | 5 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 5 | | 6 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 20 | 15 | | 7 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 35 | 21 | | 8 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 56 | 70 | **Table 1.5.1:** Pascal's triangle Here are some facts about the binomial coefficients: (a) Each row of Pascal's triangle is symmetric about the middle. That is, \[ \binom{n}{k} = \binom{n}{n-k} \quad (0 \leq k \leq n). \] (b) The sum of the entries in the \( n \)th row of Pascal’s triangle is \( 2^n \). (c) Each entry is equal to the sum of the two entries that are immediately above it in the triangle. The proof of (c) above can be interesting. What it says about the binomial coefficients is that \[ \binom{n}{k} = \binom{n-1}{k-1} + \binom{n-1}{k} \quad ((n,k) \neq (0,0)). \] There are (at least) two ways to prove (1.5.3). The hammer-and-tongs approach would consist of expanding each of the three binomial coefficients that appears in (1.5.3), using the definition (1.5.1) in terms of factorials, and then cancelling common factors to complete the proof. That would work (try it), but there’s another way. Contemplate (this proof is by contemplation) the totality of \( k \)-subsets of \( [n] \). The number of them is on the left side of (1.5.3). Sort them out into two piles: those \( k \)-subsets that contain ‘1’ and those that don’t. If a \( k \)-subset of \( [n] \) contains ‘1’, then \( k - 1 \) elements can be chosen in \( \binom{n-1}{k-1} \) ways, and that accounts for the first term on the right of (1.5.3). If a \( k \)-subset does not contain ‘1’, then its \( k \) elements are all chosen from \( [n-1] \), and that completes the proof of (1.5.3). Image Analysis: Certainly! Here's the comprehensive examination of the provided visual content: 1. **Localization and Attribution:** - **Image 1**: The entire content provided. - This image occupies a full page. 2. **Object Detection and Classification:** - Detected Objects: Text, Mathematical Formulae, Table. - Categories: Educational/Mathematical Content. 3. **Scene and Activity Analysis:** - Scene Description: The scene depicts a mathematical explanation from a textbook, specifically focusing on binomial coefficients and Pascal's triangle. It includes theorems, mathematical equations, explanatory text, and a table. - Main Actors: Mathematical symbols (e.g., Σ, binomial coefficients), textual explanations, and the table. 4. **Text Analysis:** - **Text Detected and Extracted:** **Theorem 1.5.1** - "For each \( n \geq 0 \), a set of \( n \) objects has exactly \( 2^n \) subsets, and of these, exactly \( \binom{n}{k} \) have cardinality \( k \) ( \( \forall k = 0, 1, \ldots, n ) \). There are exactly \( n! \) different sequences that can be formed from a set of \( n \) distinct objects." **Formula** - \( \sum_{k=0}^{n} \binom{n}{k} = 2^n \) **Table 1.5.1: Pascal's triangle** - A triangular arrangement of binomial coefficients. **Explanation of Binomial Coefficients:** - Symmetry, row sums equal \( 2^n \), sums of adjacent entries. **Proof Example:** - Two ways to prove the binomial coefficients formula. 5. **Diagram and Chart Analysis:** - **Table 1.5.1: Pascal's triangle** - The table visually represents the binomial coefficients arranged in a triangular form, where the sum of values in each row corresponds to powers of 2. - Key Features: - Symmetry: Each row is symmetric about its middle. - Summative Property: Each entry is the sum of the two entries directly above it. 6. **Anomaly Detection:** - There are no noticeable anomalies or unusual elements within the image. The content appears as standard mathematical text and tables. 8. **Color Analysis:** - The image is monochromatic (black and white), typical for printed or scanned textbook pages. The monochromatic scheme focuses the reader’s attention solely on the content without the distraction of colors. 9. **Perspective and Composition:** - Perspective: The image is seen from a direct front-on view, as if looking at an open book or a printed page. - Composition: The content is structured logically with a hierarchy: the theorem and explanations are at the top, followed by a centered table (Pascal's triangle) and further explanations beneath it. 10. **Contextual Significance:** - This page appears to be from a mathematics textbook, providing an understanding of binomial coefficients and Pascal's triangle. - Contribution to Overall Theme: The image contributes instructional value, aiding the reader’s comprehension of combinatorial mathematics by visually illustrating binomial coefficients through Pascal’s triangle. 13. **Graph Numbers:** - Listings of specific data points for the first seven rows of Pascal's triangle: - 1 - 1, 1 - 1, 2, 1 - 1, 3, 3, 1 - 1, 4, 6, 4, 1 - 1, 5, 10, 10, 5, 1 - 1, 6, 15, 20, 15, 6, 1 - And so on, continuing with the specified pattern. To summarize, the provided image is a detailed instructional page from a mathematical textbook, focusing on the theorem of binomial coefficients, visualized through Pascal's triangle, and providing related proofs and explanations. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 28 Context: # Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries where we have used Stirling's formula (1.1.10). Equation (1.5) shows that the single biggest binomial coefficient accounts for a very healthy fraction of the sum of all of the coefficients of order n. Indeed, the sum of all of them is \(2^n\), and the biggest one is \(\sim \sqrt{\frac{2}{\pi n}}\). When n is large, therefore, the largest coefficient contributes a fraction \(\sim \sqrt{\frac{1}{n}}\) of the total. If we think in terms of the subsets that these coefficients count, what we will see is that a large fraction of all of the subsets of an n-set have cardinality \(\frac{n}{2}\); in fact \(\binom{n}{n/2}\) of them do. This kind of probabilistic thinking can be very useful in the design and analysis of algorithms. If we are designing an algorithm that deals with subsets of \([n]\), for instance, we should recognize that a large percentage of the customers for that algorithm will have cardinalities near \(n/2\), and make every effort to see that the algorithm is fast for such subsets, even at the expense of possibly slowing it down on subsets whose cardinalities are very small or very large. ## Exercises for section 1.5 1. How many subsets of even cardinality does \([n]\) have? 2. By observing that \((1 + x)^n(1 + x^2) = (1 + x)^{n+1}\), prove that the sum of the squares of all binomial coefficients of order n is \(2^n\). 3. Evaluate the following sums in simple form. - (i) \(\sum_{k=0}^{n} \binom{n}{k}\) - (ii) \(\sum_{k=0}^{n} \binom{n}{k}^2\) - (iii) \(\sum_{k=0}^{n} \binom{n}{k} k\) 4. Find, by direct application of Taylor’s theorem, the power series expansion of \(f(x) = \frac{1}{1 - x}\) about the origin. Express the coefficients as certain binomial coefficients. 5. Complete the following twiddles. - (i) \(\binom{n}{r} \sim ?\) - (ii) \(\left( \binom{n}{r} \right)^{1/n} \sim ?\) - (iii) \(\left( \binom{n}{r} \right)^{1/r} \sim ?\) - (iv) \(\left( \binom{n}{r} \right)^{r/n} \sim ?\) 6. How many ordered pairs of unequal elements of \([n]\) are there? 7. Which one of the numbers \(\{2^{\binom{n}{2}}\}_{n \in \mathbb{N}}\) is the biggest? ## 1.6 Graphs A graph is a collection of vertices, certain unordered pairs of which are called its edges. To describe a particular graph we first say what its vertices are, and then we say how pairs of vertices are its edges. The set of vertices of a graph \(G\) is denoted by \(V(G)\), and its set of edges is \(E(G)\). If \(u\) and \(v\) are vertices of a graph \(G\), and if \((u,v)\) is an edge of \(G\), then we say that vertices \(u\) and \(v\) are adjacent in \(G\). Consider the graph \(G\) whose vertex set is \(\{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}\) and whose edges are the set of pairs \((1,2)\), \((2,3)\), \((4,5)\). This is a graph of 5 vertices and 5 edges. A nice way to present a graph to an audience is to draw a picture of it, instead of just listing the pairs of vertices that are its edges. To draw a picture of a graph we would first make a point for each vertex, and then we would draw arcs between two vertices \(u\) and \(v\) if and only if \((u,v)\) is an edge of the graph we are talking about. The graph \(G\) of 5 vertices and 5 edges that is listed above can be drawn as shown in Fig. 1.6.1(a). It could also be drawn as shown in Fig. 1.6.1(b). They're both the same graph. Only the pictures are different, but the pictures aren't "really" the graph; the graph is the vertex list and the edge list. The pictures are helpful to us in visualizing and remembering the graph, but that's all. The number of edges that contain (are incident with) a particular vertex \(v\) of a graph \(G\) is called the degree of that vertex, and is usually denoted by \(p(v)\). If we add up the degrees of every vertex of \(G\) we will have counted exactly two contributions from each edge of \(G\), one at each of its endpoints. Hence, for every Image Analysis: ### Comprehensive Examination of the Visual Content **Localization and Attribution:** - Single image on the page. - The image includes different sections such as text, mathematical formulas, and diagrams. - Assigned number: **Image 1**. **Text Analysis:** - **Image 1** contains extensive textual content divided into multiple sections: - **Title:** Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries. - **Main Text:** Discusses Stirling's formula, binomial coefficients, subsets of n-set, probability thinking in algorithms, etc. - **Exercises for section 1.5:** Consists of seven questions that involve mathematical proofs, sums, and applications of Taylor’s theorem. - **Section 1.6 Graphs:** Describes the components and properties of graphs with an example graph G. **Object Detection and Classification:** - **Text blocks:** Several paragraphs of text, exercises, and explanations. - **Mathematical Equations and Formulas:** Various equations related to binomial coefficients, sums, Taylor's theorem, and twiddles. - **Graph Diagram:** Depicts a graph G with vertices {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} and edges {(1,2), (2,3), (3,4), (4,5), (1,5)} in Figure 1.6.1(a). **Scene and Activity Analysis:** - **Entire scene:** Academic content focusing on mathematical preliminaries, specifically: - Description of mathematical concepts. - Problem-solving exercises. - Explanation of graph theory along with a visual example. **Diagram and Chart Analysis:** - **Graph Diagram (Figure 1.6.1(a)):** - **Vertices:** {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} - **Edges:** {(1,2), (2,3), (3,4), (4,5), (1,5)} - **Explanation:** Different ways to present a graph, the figure helps in visualizing and remembering the graph structure. **Color Analysis:** - The content is in black and white, typical for textbook pages. - Dominant color: Black text on a white background. **Perspective and Composition:** - **Perspective:** Eye-level view, standard for reading academic content. - **Composition:** Well-structured layout with headings, sections, exercises, and diagrams organized logically. **Contextual Significance:** - **Overall context:** Academic document or textbook on Mathematical Preliminaries. - **Contribution:** The image breaks down complex mathematical concepts, provides exercises for practice, and visual aids (graph) for better understanding. **Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows):** - **Problem-solving process in exercises:** How to derive subsets, evaluate sums, apply formulas, and understand graph theory step-by-step. **Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions):** - **Mathematical explanations:** Show the processes involved in mathematical problem-solving. - **Graph creation and interpretation:** Process of drawing and understanding a graph’s components. **Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations):** - **Types of mathematical problems:** Binomial coefficients sums, Taylor series, twiddles, and graph properties analysis. **Trend and Interpretation:** - **Trend:** Progressive learning and detailed comprehension of mathematical concepts and graph theory. - **Interpretation:** Structured to build foundational knowledge in mathematics through description, problem-solving, and visual examples. **Tables:** - No tables are present in this image. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 30 Context: # Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries ![Fig. 1.6.3(a)](path/to/image1) ![Fig. 1.6.3(b)](path/to/image2) Likewise, not every graph has an Eulerian path. The graph in Fig. 1.6.3(a) has one and the graph in Fig. 1.6.3(b) doesn't. There is a world of difference between Eulerian and Hamiltonian paths, however. If a graph \( G \) is given, then thanks to the following elegant theorem of Euler, it is quite easy to decide whether or not \( G \) has an Eulerian path. In fact, the theorem applies also to multigraphs, which are graphs except that they are allowed to have several different edges joining the same pair of vertices. ## Theorem 1.6.1 A (multi-)graph has an Eulerian circuit (resp. path) if and only if it is connected and has no (resp. has exactly two) vertices of odd degree. **Proof:** Let \( G \) be a connected multigraph in which every vertex has even degree. We will find an Eulerian circuit in \( G \). The proof for Eulerian paths will be similar, and is omitted. The proof is by induction on the number of edges of \( G \), and the result is clearly true if \( G \) has just one edge. Hence suppose the theorem is true for all such multigraphs of fewer than \( m \) edges, and let \( G \) have \( m \) edges. We will construct an Eulerian circuit of \( G \). Begin at some vertex \( v \) and walk along some edge to a vertex \( v' \). Generically, having arrived at a vertex \( v \), depart from \( v \) along an edge that hasn't been used yet, arriving at a new vertex, etc. The process halts when we arrive for the first time at a vertex \( v' \) such that all edges incident with \( v' \) have previously been walked on, so there is no exit. We claim that \( v' = v \), i.e., we’re back where we started. Indeed, if not, then we arrived at \( v' \) one more time than we departed from it, each time using a new edge, and finding no edges remaining at the end. Thus there were an odd number of edges of \( G \) incident with \( v' \), a contradiction. Else there are edges of \( G \) that are not in \( W \). Let \( C_1, \ldots, C_k \) denote the connected components of \( G' \). Each of them has only vertices of even degree because that was true of \( G \) and of the walk \( W \) that we subtracted from \( G \). Since each of the \( C_i \) has fewer edges than \( G \) had, there is, by induction, an Eulerian circuit in each of the connected components of \( G' \). We will treat them all together to make such a circuit for \( G \) itself. Begin at the same \( v \) and walk along 0 or more edges of \( W \) until you arrive for the first time at a vertex of component \( C_i \). This will certainly happen because \( G \) is connected. Then follow the circuit of the edges of \( C_i \), which will return you to vertex \( v \). Then continue your momentarily interrupted walk \( W \) until you reach for the first time a vertex of \( C_2 \), which surely will happen because \( G \) is connected, etc., and the proof is complete. It is extremely difficult computationally to decide if a given graph has a Hamiltonian path or circuit. We will see in Chapter 5 that this question is typical of a breed of problems that are the main subject of that chapter, and are perhaps the most (in-)famous unsolved problems in theoretical computer science. Thanks to Euler's theorem (theorem 1.6.1) it is easy to decide if a graph has an Eulerian path or circuit. Next we’d like to discuss graph coloring, surely one of the prettier parts of graph theory. Suppose that there are \( k \) colors available to us, and that we are presented with a graph \( G \). A proper coloring of the vertices of \( G \) is an assignment of a color to each vertex of \( G \) in such a way that \( v_i \neq v_j \) if \( (v_i, v_j) \in E(G) \) (the colors of 26 Image Analysis: ### Analysis of Attached Visual Content #### 1. Localization and Attribution - The page contains two primary images, referred to as: - **Image 1:** Located on the left side of the page. - **Image 2:** Located on the right side of the page. #### 2. Object Detection and Classification - **Image 1**: - Objects: Graphical representation of a connected and Eulerian path graph. - Key Features: It shows vertices and edges forming a circuit that can be traced without lifting a pen off the paper. - **Image 2**: - Objects: Graphical representation of a graph that does not have an Eulerian path. - Key Features: It contains vertices and edges wherein a path covering all edges without revisiting any edge is not possible. #### 3. Scene and Activity Analysis - Each image depicts different types of graphs studied in graph theory; the first has an Eulerian path while the second does not. #### 4. Text Analysis - **Detected Text:** - Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries - Fig. 1.6.3(a) to identify the graph on the left side (Image 1). - Fig. 1.6.3(b) to identify the graph on the right side (Image 2). - Explanation on Eulerian and Hamiltonian paths, highlighting Theorem 1.6.1 and its proof. - **Analysis:** - The text explains the context in which Eulerian and Hamiltonian paths operate. It presents Theorem 1.6.1, which provides conditions for a multi-graph to have an Eulerian circuit or path. - The proof walks through constructing an Eulerian circuit for graphs meeting specific conditions. #### 5. Diagram and Chart Analysis - The diagrams in Image 1 and Image 2 show different types of graphs. - Image 1: Eulerian path - the connectivity and traversal of all edges and vertices. - Image 2: Non-Eulerian path - a graph where such traversal is not possible due to uneven vertex connections. #### 8. Color Analysis - Both images use a grayscale scheme: - Dominant color is black (edges and vertices) against a white background. - The choice of black and white ensures clarity and avoids distractions in technical illustrations. #### 9. Perspective and Composition - The perspective of the illustrations is a straightforward 2D top-down view. - The composition is centered, focusing on clearly displaying the structure of the graph relevant to the theorem. #### 12. Graph and Trend Analysis - The diagrams illustrate the practical application of theoretical concepts discussed in the text. - Image 1 shows a conformance to Eulerian path properties, while Image 2 demonstrates a violation of those properties. #### 14. Contextual Significance - The images are crucial for explaining the theoretical content given in Chapter 1 of a mathematical preliminaries section, focusing on graph theory. - They serve to visually substantiate the written proof and explanation provided in the text. By analyzing these aspects, we gain a comprehensive understanding of the content in the document, extracting key mathematical principles related to Eulerian paths and circuits. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 32 Context: # Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries It is not hard to prove that the following are equivalent descriptions of a tree. 1. A tree is a graph that is connected and has no cycles. 2. A tree is a graph \( G \) that is connected and for which \( |E(G)| = |V(G)| - 1 \). 3. A tree is a graph \( G \) with the property that between every pair of distinct vertices there is a unique path. If \( G \) is a graph and \( S \subseteq V(G) \), then \( S \) is an independent set of vertices of \( G \) if no two of the vertices in \( S \) are adjacent in \( G \). An independent set \( S \) is maximal if it is not a proper subset of another independent set of vertices of \( G \). Dually, if a vertex subset \( S \) induces a complete graph, then we speak of a complete subgraph of \( G \). A maximal complete subgraph of \( G \) is called a clique. A graph might be labeled or unlabelled. The vertices of a labeled graph are numbered \( 1, 2, \ldots, n \). One difference that this makes is that there are a lot more labeled graphs than there are unlabelled graphs. There are, for example, 3 labeled graphs that have 3 vertices and 1 edge. They are shown in Fig. 1.6.7. ![Fig. 1.6.7: Three labeled graphs...](image_link_here) There is, however, only 1 unlabelled graph that has 3 vertices and 1 edge, as shown in Fig. 1.6.8. ![Fig. 1.6.8: ... but only one unlabelled graph](image_link_here) Most counting problems on graphs are much easier for labeled than for unlabelled graphs. Consider the following question: how many graphs are there that have exactly \( n \) vertices? Suppose first that we mean labeled graphs. A graph of \( n \) vertices has a maximum of \( \binom{n}{2} \) edges. To construct a graph we would decide which of these possible edges would be used. We can make each of these \( \binom{n}{2} \) decisions independently, and for every way of deciding where to put the edges we would get a different graph. Therefore the number of labeled graphs of \( n \) vertices is \( 2^{\binom{n}{2}} \). If we were to ask the corresponding question for unlabelled graphs we would find it to be very hard. The answer is known, but the derivation involves Burnside’s lemma about the action of a group on a set, and some fairly delicate counting arguments. We will state the approximate answer to this question, which is easy to write out, rather than the exact answer, which is not. If \( g_n \) is the number of unlabelled graphs on \( n \) vertices then \[ g_n \sim 2^{n^2/n}. \] ## Exercises for Section 1.6 1. Show that a tree is a bipartite graph. 2. Find the chromatic number of the n-cycle. 3. Describe how you would find out, on a computer, if a given graph \( G \) is bipartite. 4. Given a positive integer \( K \). Find two different graphs each of whose chromatic numbers is \( K \). 5. Exactly how many labeled graphs of \( n \) vertices and \( E \) edges are there? 6. How many labeled graphs of \( n \) vertices do vertices \( \{1, 2, 3\} \) form an independent set? 7. True or false: A Hamilton circuit is an induced cycle in a graph. 8. Which graph of \( n \) vertices has the largest number of independent sets? How many does it have? 9. Draw all of the connected, unlabelled graphs of 4 vertices. 10. Let \( G \) be a bipartite graph that has \( k \) connected components. Show that there are exactly \( 2^k \) ways to properly color the vertices of \( G \) in 2 colors. 11. Find a graph \( G \) of \( n \) vertices, other than the complete graph, whose chromatic number is equal to 1 plus the maximum degree of any vertex of \( G \). 28 Image Analysis: ### 1. Localization and Attribution - **Image 1:** Located at the middle of the page, directly under the text explaining labeled graphs. - **Image 2:** Located directly beneath Image 1, depicting an unlabeled graph. ### 2. Object Detection and Classification - **Image 1 (Three Labeled Graphs):** - Objects: Three labeled graphs, each having 3 vertices and 1 edge. - Classification: Simple graphs. - Key Features: - Each graph consists of three labeled nodes connected by one edge. - The positioning and connections of the nodes vary between each graph. - **Image 2 (One Unlabeled Graph):** - Object: One unlabeled graph. - Classification: Simple graph. - Key Features: - Consists of three nodes (vertices), but no labels or edges connecting them. ### 3. Scene and Activity Analysis - **Image 1 (Three Labeled Graphs):** - Scene: Depicts various labeled graph configurations. - Activities: Presentation of different ways to construct labeled graphs with 3 vertices and 1 edge. - **Image 2 (One Unlabeled Graph):** - Scene: Displays a single unlabeled graph. - Activities: Highlights the concept of an unlabeled graph with 3 vertices and 1 edge. ### 4. Text Analysis - **Image Captions:** - Image 1 caption: "Fig. 1.6.7: Three labeled graphs..." - Significance: Demonstrates different labeled graph configurations. - Image 2 caption: "Fig 1.6.8: ... but only one unlabeled graph" - Significance: Illustrates that there is only one distinct configuration for an unlabeled graph with 3 vertices and 1 edge. - **Main Text:** - Discusses the equivalence of certain graph properties and the complexity of counting graphs when labeled versus unlabeled. - Key excerpts discuss independent sets, cliques, and counting problems related to graph labeling. ### 10. Contextual Significance - **Image 1 and 2:** - Context within the Document: The images contribute to the section on mathematical preliminaries in graph theory, providing visual examples to elucidate theoretical concepts discussed in the text. - The images align with the text’s explanation of labeled and unlabeled graphs, clarifying distinctions in graph representation and structural diversity. ### 11. Metadata Analysis - Not applicable as there is no visible metadata provided in the image. ### 13. Graph Numbers - **Labeled Graphs (Image 1):** Each graph has 3 vertices and 1 edge. - **Unlabeled Graph (Image 2):** The graph also consists of 3 vertices and 1 edge, but it is notable for having only one configuration. ### Additional Aspects #### Tables - No tables are present in the visual content. #### Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows) - No process flows are depicted. #### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions) - Not applicable. #### Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations) - Types/categories identified: - Labeled graphs - Unlabeled graphs #### Trend and Interpretation - Labeled graphs exhibit more configuration diversity compared to unlabeled graphs, highlighting increased complexity in labeling. ### Summary The visual content effectively illustrates key graph theory concepts discussed in the text. The images provide tangible examples of the theoretical distinctions between labeled and unlabeled graphs, supporting the explanation of combinatorial problems in graph theory. Through this comprehensive examination, it is clear that the visual aids are crucial for reinforcing the textual content and facilitating a deeper understanding of the topic. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 36 Context: # Chapter 2: Recursive Algorithms How many paired comparisons does the algorithm make? Reference to *provide dissort* shows that it makes one comparison for each value of \( j = r+1, \ldots, n \) in the inner loop. This means that the total number of comparisons is \[ f(n) = \sum_{r=1}^{n-1} \sum_{j=r+1}^{n} 1 = \sum_{r=1}^{n-1} (n - r) = (n - 1)n/2. \] The number of comparisons is \(\Theta(n^2)\), which is quite a lot of comparisons for a sorting method to do. Not only that, but the method does that many comparisons regardless of the input array, i.e. its best case and worst case are equally bad. The Quicksort method, which is the main object of study in this section, does a minimum of \( c n \log n \) comparisons, but on the average it does far fewer, a neat \( O(n \log n) \) comparisons. This economy is much appreciated by those who sort, because sorting applications can be immense and time-consuming. One popular sorting application is in alphabetizing lists of names. It is easy to imagine that some of those lists are very long, and that the replacement of \( O(n^2) \) by an average of \( O(n \log n) \) comparisons is very welcome. An insurance company that wants to alphabetize its list of 5,000,000 policyholders will gratefully notice the difference between \( n^2 = 25,000,000,000,000 \) comparisons and \( n \approx 7,121,740 \) comparisons. If we choose as our unit of complexity the number of swaps of position, then the running time may depend strongly on the input array. In the ‘slowest’ method described above, some arrays will need no swaps at all while others might require the maximum number of \( (n - 1)/2 \) (which arrays need that many swaps?). If we average over all \( n! \) possible arrangements of the input data, assuming that the keys are distinct, then it is not hard to see that the average number of swaps that slowest needs is \(\Theta(n^2)\). Now let’s discuss Quicksort. In contrast to the sorting method above, the basic idea of Quicksort is sophisticated and powerful. Suppose we want to sort the following list: ``` 26, 18, 4, 9, 37, 119, 220, 47, 74 ``` The number 37 in the above list is in a very intriguing position. Every number that precedes it is smaller than it and every number that follows it is larger than it. What that means is that after sorting the list, the 37 will be in the same place it now occupies, the numbers to its left will have been sorted but still be on its left, and the numbers on its right will have been sorted but still be on its right. If we are fortunate enough to be given an array that has a ‘splitter,’ like 37, then we can - (a) sort the numbers to the left of the splitter, and then - (b) sort the numbers to the right of the splitter. Obviously we have the germ of a recursive sorting routine. The fly in the ointment is that most arrays don’t have splitters, so we won’t often be lucky enough to find the state of affairs that exists in (2.2.1). However, we can make our own splitters, with some extra work, and that is the idea of the Quicksort algorithm. Let’s state a preliminary version of the recursive procedure as follows (look carefully for how the procedure handles the trivial case where \( n=1 \)): ```markdown procedure quicksort(perm): {sorts the array x into nondescending order} if n ≤ 2 then permute the array elements so as to create a splitter; let z[i] be the splitter that was just created; quicksort(perm(subarray x[1],...,x[j-1])) in place; quicksort(perm(subarray x[j+1],...,x[n])) in place; end; ``` * C. A. R. Hoare, Comp. J., 5 (1962), 10-15. 32 Image Analysis: ## Comprehensive Examination of the Attached Visual Content ### 1. Localization and Attribution - **Image 1**: The entire page consists of only one image. - This single image is numbered **Image 1** for further analysis. ### 2. Object Detection and Classification - **Image 1**: - **Text Objects**: - Main body of text content describing recursive algorithms and the Quicksort method. - **Mathematical Formulas**: - Several mathematical equations related to the number of comparisons in sorting algorithms. - **Code Snippet**: - Pseudocode for the Quicksort algorithm. - **Table/List**: - Specific list of numbers given as an example to be sorted using Quicksort. ### 3. Scene and Activity Analysis - **Image 1**: - **Scene**: The image appears to be a page from a textbook or document on computer science, specifically discussing recursive algorithms and the Quicksort sorting method. - **Activities**: - The text explains concepts and methodologies related to sorting algorithms. - Mathematical analysis and theoretical explanation of the number of comparisons in the sorting process. - Presentation of pseudocode for implementing the Quicksort algorithm. - Example list of numbers provided for sorting using the Quicksort technique. ### 4. Text Analysis - **Main Content**: - **Title/Subsection**: Chapter 2: Recursive Algorithms - **Explanation**: - Discussion on the number of comparisons necessary for sorting algorithms. - The Quicksort method is highlighted, detailing its average and worst-case complexity. - Theoretical analysis presented using mathematical notation. - Practical explanation of the procedure for the Quicksort method. - Sample list and step-by-step pseudocode provided. - **Significance**: - Provides an understanding of the computational complexity of different sorting algorithms. - Demonstrates the implementation of the Quicksort sorting algorithm. - Explains the benefits and efficiency gains of Quicksort in practical use, despite its theoretical worst-case behavior. ### 9. Perspective and Composition - **Perspective**: - The image is captured directly from a top-down, eye-level perspective, typically how a reader would view a page from a book. - **Composition**: - The page is well-structured: it has a clear title at the top followed by a combination of paragraphs, mathematical equations, an example list of numbers, and pseudocode. - Each segment is neatly separated making the content easy to follow. - There is a footnote with a reference at the bottom. ### 12. Graph and Trend Analysis - **No Graphs Present**: There are no graphical trends or data points illustrated as graphs in the image. ### Additional Aspects #### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions) - **Quicksort Algorithm**: - The process involves selecting a "splitter" element and sorting the array such that all elements less than the splitter are to its left and all elements greater are to its right. - Recursive calls are made to sort the sub-arrays formed around the splitter. #### Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations) - **Types**: - Sorting methods discussed are classified. - Quicksort method is discussed in detail, differentiating it from "slowsort" and other sorting techniques by its efficiency and complexity. ### Contextual Significance - **Overall Document**: - Forms part of an educational chapter on recursive algorithms, aiding in the understanding of complex computer science concepts. - The image contributes significantly by providing both theoretical foundations and practical implementation details for one of the critical sorting algorithms, Quicksort. ### Conclusion The image encapsulates detailed educational content aimed at explaining recursive algorithms, specifically focusing on the Quicksort method. Through textual explanations, mathematical analysis, and pseudocode, it provides a comprehensive overview necessary for understanding both the theoretical and practical aspects of sorting algorithms. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 38 Context: # Chapter 2: Recursive Algorithms ## Procedure `split(x, left, right, t)` ```markdown {chooses at random an entry T of the subarray [x[left], x[right]], and splits the subarray around T} {the output integer i is the position of T in the output array x[1..n] = T:} 1. L := a random integer in [left, right]; 2. swap(x[left], x[L]); 3. {now the splitter is first in the subarray} 4. T := x[left]; 5. i := left; 6. for j := left + 1 to right do begin 7. if x[j] < T then 8. begin 9. i := i + 1; 10. swap(x[i], x[j]); 11. end; 12. end; 13. swap(x[left], x[i]); 14. end. ``` ## Theorem 2.2.1 Procedure `split` correctly splits the array x around the chosen value T. ### Proof We claim that as the loop in lines 7 and 8 is repeatedly executed for j := left + 1 to right, the following three assertions will always be true just after each execution of lines 7, 8: 1. \( x[left] = T \) and 2. \( x[k] < T \) for all \( left < k < i \) and 3. \( x[j] \geq T \) for all \( i < j \leq right \) Fig. 2.2.1 illustrates the claim. ### Fig. 2.2.1: Conditions (a), (b), (c) To see this, observe first that (a), (b), (c) are surely true at the beginning, when j = left + 1. Next, if for some j they are true, then the execution of lines 7, 8 guarantee that they will be true for the next value of j. Now look at (a), (b), (c) when j = right. It tells us that just prior to the execution of line 9 the condition of the array will be: 1. \( x[left] = T \) and 2. \( x[k] < T \) for all \( left < k < i \) and 3. \( x[j] \geq T \) for all \( i < j \leq right \) When line 9 executes, the array will be in the correctly split condition. Now we can state a ‘final’ version of `qsort` (and therefore of Quicksort too). Image Analysis: ### Analysis of Visual Content #### **1. Localization and Attribution:** - **Image 1:** Top left, the procedure and theorem text block. - **Image 2:** Bottom, the diagram labeled Fig. 2.2.1. #### **2. Object Detection and Classification:** - **Image 1:** Includes text, blocks, and coding elements. - Objects identified: Text blocks, code lines, and theorem description. - Key features: Text describing algorithmic procedures and mathematical proofs. - **Image 2:** Line diagram illustrating a sorting algorithm. - Objects identified: Rectangles containing numerical or symbolic values. - Key features: Arrangement of elements to show conditions of an array during a sorting algorithm. #### **4. Text Analysis:** - **Image 1:** - **Text Detected:** - "procedure split(x, left, right, t)" - "chooses at random an entry T of the subarray" - Theorem 2.2.1, Proof explanations - **Content Analysis:** The text describes a functional procedure called `split`, a theorem (2.2.1) detailing its correctness, and a proof of the theorem. This forms part of an explanation of the `quicksort` algorithm. - **Image 2:** - **Text Detected:** - "≤T", "≤T", "≤T", " H(p) \). Now we want to exclude the \( v_i \)’s from \( Y(p + 1) \) = \( H(p) \) and so all the edges in \( Y(p) \) that contain the sink, but that layer is special, and contains only \( t \). Hence, if \( v_a \) is in layer of \( Y(p) \), then \( b + 1 = H(p) \) by the lemma once more, i.e. \( 2 \geq b + 1 \geq H(p) \), and therefore \( H(p + 1) > H(p) \), completing the proof of theorem 3.6.1. Image Analysis: ### Analysis of the Provided Visual Content ### 1. **Localization and Attribution:** - **Image:** Single image present on the page. - **Position:** The entire page is used for text description and mathematical proof presentation. ### 2. **Object Detection and Classification:** - **Objects Detected:** - Text paragraphs. - Titles and subtitles. - Mathematical equations. - Bulleted and numbered points. ### 4. **Text Analysis:** - **Detected Text:** - **Title:** "3.6 Layered networks" - **Content:** - Description of augmenting flow in a network, construction of new layered networks, and the MPM algorithm. - Definitions of terms such as "height of layered network". - **Theorem 3.6.1:** Details heights of layered networks in relation to the sequence of vertices. - **Lemma 3.6.1:** Mathematical proof establishing conditions for paths in layered networks. - **Significance:** - The text describes a segment of a mathematical or computational theory, likely related to network flow algorithms. It methodically outlines the process of layered network construction, followed by a theorem and its proof. - **Text Sections:** - *Augmentation Process:* Describes the methods to improve flow within the network. - *Height Definition:* Establishes the concept of network height. - *Theorem 3.6.1:* Provides a specific theorem about network path lengths. - *Lemma 3.6.1:* Contains a formal proof to support the theorem. ### 9. **Perspective and Composition:** - **Perspective:** The image is a direct top-down view of a page from a document. - **Composition:** The page is densely packed with text, organized into titles, paragraphs, and equations. Key elements are: - Top-Centered Title: "3.6 Layered networks". - Text Paragraphs: Detailed theoretical description. - Subsections: Theorem and Lemma sections. - Mathematical Symbols and Equations: Supported proofs and examples. ### 12. **Graph and Trend Analysis:** - **Graph Elements:** No graphical elements present, only text and mathematical formulas. ### Additional Aspects: #### Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows): - Describes the sequential process of creating layered networks and augmenting flow in a network, tools and proofs associated with evaluating these networks. #### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions): - Stepwise descriptions provided in the text: 1. Creation of a new layered network. 2. Finding blocking flows. 3. Repeating the process until a maximum flow is achieved. ### Conclusion: - This content is highly specialized, discussing algorithmic processes in network theory. It combines descriptive, theorematic, and lemma-focused writing to explain and verify network flow augmentation processes and properties. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 82 Context: # Chapter 3: The Network Flow Problem ![Matching people to jobs](path_to_image_1) Fig. 3.8.1: Matching people to jobs ![The network for the matching problem](path_to_image_2) Fig. 3.8.2: The network for the matching problem Given capacity 1. The result for the graph of Fig. 3.8.1 is shown in Fig. 3.8.2. Consider a maximum integer-valued flow in this network, of value \( Q \). Since each edge has capacity 1, \( Q \) edges of the type \( (s,p) \) can contain a unit of flow. Out of each vertex \( p \) that receives some of this flow, there will come one unit of flow (since inflow equals outflow at such vertices), which will then cross to a vertex \( j \) of \( J \). No such \( j \) will receive more than one unit because at most one unit can leave it for the sink \( t \). Hence the flow defines a matching of \( Q \) edges of the graph \( G \). Conversely, any matching in \( G \) defines a flow, hence a maximum flow corresponds to a maximum matching. In Fig. 3.8.3 we show a maximum flow in the network of Fig. 3.8.2 and therefore a maximum matching in the graph of Fig. 3.8.1. ![A maximum flow](path_to_image_3) Fig. 3.8.3: A maximum flow 78 Image Analysis: ### Image Analysis of the Provided Visual Content #### 1. Localization and Attribution - **Image 1:** Positioned at the top of the page. - **Image 2:** Situated in the middle of the page. - **Image 3:** Located at the bottom of the page. #### 2. Object Detection and Classification - **Image 1** - **Objects Detected:** Nodes and edges. - **Key Features:** The diagram consists of two sets of nodes vertically aligned, with edges (lines) connecting nodes from the top set to those in the bottom set. Each line represents a connection linking nodes across the two groups. - **Image 2** - **Objects Detected:** Nodes, edges, and flow network details. - **Key Features:** This diagram features a more complex network of nodes and edges, with nodes grouped into two categories and edges directed between them. This depicts a network flow system. - **Image 3** - **Objects Detected:** Nodes, edges, flows, and directional capacities. - **Key Features:** Similar to the second image, this diagram illustrates a flow network. It involves multiple nodes and directed edges, representing a maximum flow scenario within a bipartite network. #### 3. Scene and Activity Analysis - **Image 1** - **Scene Description:** A bipartite graph illustrating the matching between two sets (possibly people and jobs). - **Activities:** Demonstration of possible matches between the entities in the two sets. - **Image 2** - **Scene Description:** A network flow diagram showing the network structure for solving the matching problem. - **Activities:** Explains the structure and connections within the flow network to address matching. - **Image 3** - **Scene Description:** A flow network presenting a possible maximum flow scenario. - **Activities:** Demonstrates a solution for the maximum matching problem, showing the maximum number of units flowing through the network. #### 4. Text Analysis - **Extracted Text:** - **Below Image 1:** "Fig. 3.8.1: Matching people to jobs" - **Below Image 2:** "Fig. 3.8.2: The network for the matching problem" - **Below Image 3:** "Fig. 3.8.3: A maximum flow" - **Content Significance:** - **Image 1:** This text indicates that the diagram is used to show how people can be matched to jobs, representing a simple bipartite matching problem. - **Image 2:** This description specifies that the diagram represents the network structure required for addressing the matching problem. - **Image 3:** This text implies that the diagram presents a network demonstrating the maximum flow solution in a matching problem scenario. #### 5. Diagram and Chart Analysis - **Image 1:** Represents a bipartite graph without flow annotations. It suggests potential pairings between two distinct sets. - **Image 2:** Illustrates a network with direction and flow properties needed for solving matching problems. Nodes are connected in a more detailed manner. - **Image 3:** Shows a maximum flow network, indicating the successful flow between nodes within the graph with clear connections from sources to sinks. #### 6. Product Analysis - Not applicable in this context. #### 7. Anomaly Detection - No anomalies or unusual elements detected in any of the diagrams. All elements appear standard and relevant to the context of network flow problems. #### 8. Color Analysis - All diagrams are in black and white. #### 9. Perspective and Composition - **Image 1:** Standard orthogonal top-down view depicting a simple bipartite matching. - **Image 2:** Classic flow network presentation. - **Image 3:** Orthogonal top-down view of a maximum flow scenario. #### 10. Contextual Significance - The images collectively contribute to explaining different aspects of the network flow problem, from simple matching (Image 1) to network configuration (Image 2), and finally to demonstrating a maximum flow problem (Image 3), all relevant to Chapter 3: The Network Flow Problem. #### 11. Metadata Analysis - No metadata is available for analysis in the provided images. #### 12. Graph and Trend Analysis - Not applicable as there are no additional graphs besides those already described. #### 13. Graph Numbers - Not applicable as the graphs do not contain numerical data points for tabulation. #### Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows) - The images depict the progression from simple bipartite matching to network configuration necessary for solving the matching problem and then to finding a maximum flow. #### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions) - The images provide a visual process flow for understanding network problems: beginning with match making, followed by network configuration, and culminating in the depiction of a maximum flow scenario. #### Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations) - The images classify different types of network flow problems and solutions pertinent to matching theory. #### Trend and Interpretation - The visual content suggests a pedagogical trend to enrich understanding of network flow problems, by moving from basic concepts to more intricate problem-solving illustrations. #### Tables - No tables are present in the images provided. Overall, the images and accompanying text offer a coherent and structured insight into the complexities and solutions associated with network flow problems in a mathematical context. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 83 Context: # 3.6 Layered networks If we remove all the edges incident to a single vertex \( v \), we will disconnect the graph. Hence the edge connectivity cannot exceed the minimum degree of vertices in the graph. However, the edge connectivity could be a lot smaller than the minimum degree as the graph of Fig. 3.8.4 shows, in which the minimum is large, but the removal of just one edge will disconnect the graph. Fig. 3.8.4: Big degree, low connectivity Finding the edge connectivity is quite an important combinatorial problem, and it is by no means obvious that network flow methods can be used on it, but they can, and here is how. Given \( G \), a graph of \( V \) vertices. We solve not just one, but \( V - 1 \) network flow problems, one for each vertex \( j = 2, \ldots, V \). Fix such a vertex \( j \). Then consider vertex \( 1 \) of \( G \) to be the source and vertex \( j \) to be the sink of a network \( X \). Replace each edge of \( G \) by two edges of \( X \), one in each direction, each with capacity \( 1 \). Now solve the network flow problem in \( X \), obtaining a maximum flow \( Q(j) \). Then the smallest of the numbers \( Q(j) \) for \( j = 2, \ldots, V \) is the edge connectivity of \( G \). We will not prove this here. As a final application of network flow, we discuss the beautiful question of determining whether or not there is a matrix of \( 0 \)s and \( 1 \)s that has given row and column sums. For instance, take a \( 6 \times 8 \) matrix whose row sums are respectively \( (5, 5, 4, 3, 5, 6) \) and whose column sums are \( (3, 4, 4, 4, 3, 3, 4, 3) \). Of course the phrase "row sums" means the same thing as "number of \( 1 \)s in each row" since we have said that the entries are only \( 0 \) or \( 1 \). Hence in general, let there be a given row sum vector \( (r_1, \ldots, r_m) \) and a column sum vector \( (s_1, \ldots, s_n) \). We ask if there exists an \( m \times n \) matrix \( A \) of \( 0 \)s and \( 1 \)s that has exactly \( r_j \) \( 1 \)s in the \( j \)th column, for each \( j = 1, \ldots, n \). The reader will not doubt have noticed that for such a matrix to exist it must surely be true that \[ r_1 + \ldots + r_m = s_1 + \ldots + s_n \] since each side counts the total number of \( 1 \)s in the matrix. Hence we will suppose that \( (3.8.1) \) is true. Next, we will construct a network \( Y \) of \( m + n + 2 \) vertices named \( s, t, r_1, \ldots, r_m, s_1, \ldots, s_n \). Here \( s \) is an edge of capacity \( r_j \), drawn from the source \( s \) to vertex \( r_j \), for each \( j = 1, \ldots, m \), and an edge of capacity \( s_i \), drawn from vertex \( s_i \) to the sink \( t \), for each \( i = 1, \ldots, n \). Finally, there are \( mn \) edges of capacity \( 1 \) drawn from each edge to each vertex \( r_j \). Next fix a maximum flow in this network. There is a \( 0 \)–\( 1 \) matrix with the given row and column sum vectors if and only if a maximum flow saturates every edge outbound from the source, that is, if and only if a maximum flow has value equal to the right side of equation (3.8.1). If such a flow exists then a matrix \( A \) of the desired kind is constructed by putting \( a_{ij} \), equal to \( 1 \) if the flow in the edge from \( r_j \) to \( s_i \) is \( 1 \), and \( 0 \) otherwise. --- * *Even, S. and R. E. Tarjan, "Network flow and testing graph connectivity," SIAM J. Computing 4 (1975), 507-518.* 79 Image Analysis: ### Image Analysis #### 1. **Localization and Attribution:** - **Image Number:** Image 1 - **Location:** Centered within the text, occupying the middle part of the document. #### 2. **Object Detection and Classification:** - **Identified Objects:** - Two geometric graph diagrams consisting of vertices and edges. **Key Features:** - The left diagram: - A structure formed by vertices (nodes) and edges (lines connecting the nodes). - Appears to be a form of a network graph with multiple connections indicating high degree. - The right diagram: - Another network graph but with fewer connections indicating low connectivity. - Features fewer edges compared to the left diagram. #### 3. **Scene and Activity Analysis:** - **Entire Scene Description:** - The document discusses graph theory, particularly focusing on network connectivity and edge connectivity. - **Activities:** - Mathematical analysis and explanation of network flow problem-solving. #### 4. **Text Analysis:** - **Detected Text:** - Visible text above and below the graph diagrams detailing academic discussion on network connectivity. **Text Content and Significance:** - Discusses minimum degree of vertices in a graph and edge connectivity. - Example illustrations provided in Fig. 3.8.4 (the graphs) demonstrate big degree with low connectivity, emphasizing edge removal consequences on network disconnection. #### 5. **Diagram and Chart Analysis:** - **Data and Trends:** - The diagrams do not contain numerical data but visually represent theoretical properties in graph theory. - **Axes, Scales, and Legends:** - Not applicable as the graphs are abstract representations without axes or legends. - **Key Insights:** - Demonstrates that high-degree graphs can still have low edge connectivity, underlining nuances in graph theory principles. #### 6. **Product Analysis:** - **Products Depicted:** - Not applicable. #### 7. **Anomaly Detection:** - **Possible Anomalies:** - No anomalies detected; typical representation for academic text on the topic. #### 8. **Color Analysis:** - **Color Composition:** - The image is in grayscale, typical for academic or mathematical text. - Black text and lines on a white background. #### 9. **Perspective and Composition:** - **Image Perspective:** - Standard bird's-eye view for clear visibility of the textual and graphical content. - **Composition:** - Centrally placed graphs ensure easy cross-referencing with the explanatory text surrounding them. #### 10. **Contextual Significance:** - **Overall Contribution:** - The graphs serve to illustrate complex concepts discussed in the text. - They visually anchor the textual explanations, making the abstract theoretical content more tangible. #### 11. **Metadata Analysis:** - **Metadata Information:** - Not available from the image content provided. #### 12. **Graph and Trend Analysis:** - **Trend Analysis:** - Emphasizes how edge connectivity is distinct from vertex degree in the structure of network graphs. #### 13. **Graph Numbers:** - **Data Points:** - Not applicable as the diagrams are conceptual without numerical axes or labeled vertices and edges. ### Additional Aspects: - **Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows):** - Not applicable. - **Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions):** - Detailed description of network flow problem-solving including matrix construction and edge capacity analysis is present in the surrounding text. - **Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations):** - Type designation involves categorizing graphs as having either high-degree with low connectivity or low-degree with high connectivity, illustrated by the diagrams. - **Trend and Interpretation:** - The trend indicates that removing certain edges significantly impacts overall connectivity despite high vertex degree. - **Tables:** - No tables present to analyze. This detailed analysis provides insights into the graphical and textual content, offering a comprehensive view of its academic significance in the study of network connectivity within graph theory. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 87 Context: # 4.2 The greatest common divisor If we use the customary abbreviation \( a \mod m \) for \( r \), the remainder in the division of \( a \) by \( m \), then what we have shown is that \[ \gcd(a, m) = \gcd(m, a \mod m) \] This leads to the following recursive procedure for computing the gcd. ```plaintext function gcd(n, m); {finds gcd of given nonnegative integers n and m} if m = 0 then gcd := n else gcd := gcd(m, n mod m) end ``` The above is the famous "Euclidean algorithm" for the gcd. It is one of the oldest algorithms known. The reader is invited to write the Euclidean algorithm as a recursive program, and get it working on some computer. Use a recursive language, write the program more or less as above, and try it out with some large, healthy integers \( n \) and \( m \). The gcd program exhibits all of the symptoms of recursion. It calls itself with smaller values of its variable list. It begins with `if trivialcase then trivialthing` (if \( m = 0 \)), and this case is all-important because it's the only way the procedure can stop itself. If, for example, we want the gcd of 13 and 21, we call the program with \( n = 13 \) and \( m = 21 \), and then recursively calls itself with the following arguments: \[ (21, 13), (13, 8), (8, 5), (5, 3), (3, 2), (2, 1), (1, 0) \] When it arrives at a call in which the `m` is 0, then the `n`, namely 1 in this case, is the desired gcd. What is the input to the problem? The two integers \( n, m \) whose gcd we want are the input, and the number of bits that are needed to input those two integers is \( \Theta(\log n) + \Theta(\log m) \). Hence \( \log m \) here is the length of the input bit string. Now let’s see how long the algorithm might run with an input string of that length.* To measure the running time of the algorithm we need first to choose a unit of cost or work. Let’s agree that one unit of labor is the execution of a single `mod` operation. In this problem, an equivalent measure of cost would be the number of times the algorithm calls itself recursively. In the example (4.22) the cost was 7 units. **Lemma 4.2.1.** If \( 1 \leq b \leq a \) then \( a \mod b \leq (a - 1)/2 \). **Proof.** Clearly \( a \mod b \leq b - 1 \). Further, \[ a \mod b = a - \left\lfloor \frac{a}{b} \right\rfloor b \] \[ \leq a - b \] Thus \( a \mod b < \min(a - b, b - 1) \). Now we distinguish two cases. First suppose \( b \geq (a + 1)/2 \). Then \( b - 1 \leq a - b \), so \[ a \mod b \leq b - 1 \leq \frac{a + 1}{2} - 1 \leq \frac{a - 1}{2} \] in this case. Next, suppose \( b < (a + 1)/2 \). Then \( a - b < a - \frac{a + 1}{2} = \frac{a - 1}{2} \). Thus, \[ a \mod b \leq a - b < a - \frac{a + 1}{2} = \frac{a - 1}{2} \] so the result holds in either case. *In Historia Mathematica 21 (1994), 401-419, Jeffrey Shallit traces this analysis back to Pierre-Joseph-Étienne Fluck, in 1841. Image Analysis: ### Detailed Analysis of the Visual Content #### 1. Localization and Attribution - **Single Page Analysis:** - This visual content consists of a single page with text and a logical explanation of an algorithm. #### 2. Text Analysis - **Text Detection and Extraction:** - The text is prominently in English. - Key sections in the text: - **Title:** "4.2 The greatest common divisor" - **Mathematical process description:** ``` function gcd(m, n): {finds gcd of given nonnegative integers m and n} if m = 0 then gcd := n else gcd := gcd(n, m mod n) end. ``` - **Explanation of Euclidean algorithm for GCD:** ``` The above is the famous ‘Euclidean algorithm’ for the g.c.d. It is one of the oldest algorithms known. The reader is invited to write the Euclidean algorithm as a recursive program, and get it working on the computer. Use a recursive language, write the program more or less as above, and try it out with some large, healthy integers m and n. ``` - **Discussion of running time:** ``` To measure the running time of the algorithm we need first to choose a unit of cost or work. Let’s agree that one unit of labor is the execution of a single ‘mod’ operation. In this problem, an equivalent measure of cost would be the number of times the algorithm calls itself recursively. In the example (4.2.2) the cost was 7 units. ``` - **Lemma 4.2.1:** ``` If 1 ≤ b ≤ a then a mod b ≤ (a − 1)/2. ``` - **Proof of Lemma 4.2.1 with steps and conclusion** - **Historical context**: Reference to Jeffrey Shallit and Pierre-Joseph-Étienne Finck. ``` In Historia Mathematica 21 (1994), 401-419, Jeffrey Shallit traces this analysis back to Pierre-Joseph- Étienne Finck, in 1841. ``` - **Significance in Context:** - The text outlines the Euclidean algorithm for computing the greatest common divisor (GCD) and elaborates on its mathematical derivation as well as computational aspects. - It progresses through the steps of the algorithm, offers considerations for its implementation, and provides a formal proof for an associated lemma, enhancing understanding of the algorithm's efficiency. #### 5. Diagram and Chart Analysis - No diagrams or charts are present on the page for analysis. #### 7. Anomaly Detection - **Anomalies identified:** - There are no noticeable anomalies or unusual elements in the text or layout. The content appears coherent and relevant to the theme. #### 8. Color Analysis - **Color Description:** - The entire page is in black and white. The absence of color means it is likely designed for straightforward readability and replication. #### 9. Perspective and Composition - **Perspective:** - The perspective is straightforward, presenting the information in a sequential and logical manner. - **Composition:** - The text is neatly structured, with a title, sections delineated for explanation, code snippets, and mathematical proofs presented in a structured format. #### 10. Contextual Significance - **Overall Document Context:** - This page appears to be part of a larger educational or academic document, possibly a textbook or a detailed handout on algorithms, particularly discussing GCD computation and its properties. - **Contribution to Overall Message:** - The image (text in this case) significantly contributes by explaining a fundamental algorithm in computer science and mathematics, providing both theoretical and practical insight. #### 13. Graph Numbers (Present in Mathematical Equations) - **Graphical Representation in Equations:** - Example calculation: \((21, 13), (13, 8), (8, 5), (5, 3), (3, 2), (2, 1), (1, 0)\) - Lemma calculation: \(a \mod b \leq (\frac{a - 1}{2})\). ### Summary This visual content rigorously details the Euclidean algorithm for determining the greatest common divisor (GCD), with comprehensive explanations, algorithmic steps, computational efficiency considerations, and formal mathematical proof. It stands as an instructive component of a broader educational resource. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 88 Context: # Chapter 4: Algorithms in the Theory of Numbers ## Theorem 4.2.1 (A worst-case complexity bound for the Euclidean algorithm) Given two positive integers \(a, b\), the Euclidean algorithm will find their greatest common divisor after a cost of at most \(2 \log_2 M + 1\) integer divisions, where \(M = \max(a, b)\). Before we prove the theorem, let’s return to the example \((a, b) = (13, 21)\) of the display (4.2.2). In that case \(M = 21\) and \(20 \log_2 M + 1 = 9.78\). The theorem asserts that the g.c.d. will be found after about 9 operations. In fact, it was found after 7 operations in that case. ### Proof of theorem: Suppose first that \(a \geq b\). The algorithm generates a sequence \(a_0, a_1, \ldots\) where \(a_0 = a\), \(a_1 = b\), and \(a_{j+1} = a_j \mod a_{j-1}\) \((j \geq 1)\). By lemma 4.2.1, \[ a_{j+1} \leq \frac{a_{j-1} - 1}{2} \leq \frac{a_j}{2}. \] Then, by induction on \(j\), it follows that \[ a_{2j} \leq \frac{4n}{2^j} \quad (j \geq 0) \] \[ a_{2j+1} \leq \frac{a_j}{2} \quad (j \geq 0) \] and so, \[ a_j \leq 2^{-|r/2|}M \quad (r = 0, 1, 2, \ldots). \] Obviously, the algorithm has terminated if \(a < 1\), and this will have happened when \(r\) is large enough so that \(2^{-|r/2|}M < 1\), i.e., if \(r > 2 \log_2 M\). If \(r < 4\) then after 1 operation we will be in the case \(a < b\) that we have just discussed, and the proof is complete. The upper bound in the statement of theorem 4.2.1 can be visualized as follows. The number \(log_2 M\) is almost exactly the number of bits in the binary representation of \(M\) (what is ‘exactly’ that number of bits?). Theorem 4.2.1 therefore asserts that we can find the g.c.d. of two integers in a number of operations that is at most a linear function of the number of bits that it takes to represent the two numbers. In brief, we might say that \( \text{Time} = O(\text{bits})\); in the case of Euclid’s algorithm. ## Exercises for section 4.2 1. Write a nonrecursive program, in Basic or Fortran, for the g.c.d. Write a recursive program, in Pascal or a recursive language of your choice, for the g.c.d. 2. Choose 1000 pairs of integers \((n, m)\), at random between 1 and 1000. For each pair, compute the g.c.d. using a recursive program and a nonrecursive program. (a) Compare the execution times of the two programs. (b) There is a theorem to the effect that the probability that two random integers \(\geq 1\) is \((6/\pi^2)\). What, precisely, do you think that this theorem means by 'the probability that two'? What percentage of the 1000 pairs that you chose had g.c.d. = 1? Compare your observed percentage with \(100 - (6/\pi^2)\). 3. Find out when Euclid lived, and with exactly what words he described his algorithm. 4. Write a program that will light up a pixel in row \(r\) and column \(c\) of your CRT display if and only if \(gcd(n, m) = 1\). Run the program with enough values of \(n\) and \(m\) to fill your screen. If you see any interesting visual patterns, try to explain them mathematically. 5. Show that if \(m\) and \(n\) have a total of \(b\) bits, then Euclid's algorithm will not need more than \(2B + 3\) operations before reaching termination. 84 Image Analysis: 1. **Localization and Attribution:** - This document is a single-page text. - The text is divided into a theorem, its proof, and exercises related to Euclid's algorithm. 2. **Text Analysis:** - **Title and Section:** "Chapter 4: Algorithms in the Theory of Numbers" - **Theorem 4.2.1:** Discusses the worst-case complexity bound for the Euclidean algorithm, defining the number of steps needed to find the greatest common divisor (g.c.d) of two integers \( a \) and \( b \). - **Proof of Theorem 4.2.1:** Provides a mathematical proof, including lemmas and inductive reasoning. - **Exercises for section 4.2**: Lists exercises intended to deepen understanding of the Euclidean algorithm through different programming languages, mathematical proofs, and historical context. 3. **Diagram and Chart Analysis:** - No diagrams or charts are presented in this text. 4. **Anomaly Detection:** - No anomalies or unusual elements are identified in this text. 5. **Color Analysis:** - The document is in black and white, typical for mathematical proofs and educational content. The absence of color emphasizes the text. 6. **Perspective and Composition:** - Perspective is a standard viewer's perspective of reading a document. - The composition is well-organized with clear sections for the theorem, proof, and exercises. 7. **Process Descriptions:** - Euclidean Algorithm: The steps for finding the g.c.d. are systematically proved, showcasing the sequence and induction to establish the theorem's validity. - Steps involve iterative division and comparison to reduce the problem space until the g.c.d is found. 8. **Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations):** - Euclidean algorithm – a specific type of algorithm for computing the greatest common divisor. 9. **Trend and Interpretation:** - The exercises suggest a trend towards understanding the efficiency and implementation of the Euclidean algorithm in both recursive and non-recursive programming methods. There is also an emphasis on exploring patterns and probabilities related to the algorithm. 10. **Tables:** - No tables are included in the text. **Summary:** This document is a mathematical exposition on the efficiency of the Euclidean algorithm, complete with a theorem, its detailed proof, and practical exercises for enhanced understanding. The text is methodically structured, adhering to educative norms tailored to students or professionals in the field of number theory and algorithm design. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 90 Context: # Chapter 4: Algorithms in the Theory of Numbers We can now formulate recursively the extended Euclidean algorithm. ``` procedure gcdext(m, n, g, t, u); // computes g.c.d. of m and n, and finds // integers t, u that satisfy (4.3.1) if m = 0 then g := n; t := 1; u := 0 else gcdext(n mod m, g, t, u); s := u; u := t - [n/m] * u; t := s; end gcdext; ``` It is quite easy to use the algorithm above to make a proof of the main mathematical result of this section (see exercise 1), which is ## Theorem 4.3.1. Let m and n be given integers, and let g be their greatest common divisor. Then there exist integers t, u such that g = m * t + n * u. An immediate consequence of the algorithm and the theorem is the fact that finding inverses modulo a given integer is an easy computational problem. We will need to refer to that fact in the sequel, so we state it as ## Corollary 4.3.1. Let m and n be given positive integers, and let g be their g.c.d. Then there is a multiplicative inverse modulo n if and only if g = 1. In that case, the inverse can be computed in polynomial time. **Proof:** By the extended Euclidean algorithm we can find, in linear time, integers t and u such that g = m * t + n. But this last equation says that t ≡ g * (mod n). If g = 1 then it is obvious that t is the inverse modulo of m. If g > 1 then there exists no t such that m ≡ 1 (mod n) since m = 1 + n implies that the g.c.d. of m and n is 1. We will now trace the execution of `gcdext` if it is called with `(m, n) = (14, 11)`. The routine first replaces `(14, 11)` with `(11, 3)` and calls itself successively with `(3, 2)`, `(2, 1)` and `(1, 0)`. When it executes `(n, m) = (1, 0)` it encounters the `if m = 0` statement, so it sets g := 1, t := 1, u := 0. Now it can complete the execution of the call with `(m, n) = (2, 1)`, which has so far been pending. To do this it sets - u := -[n/m] * u = 1 - t := 0. The call with `(n, m) = (2, 1)` is now complete. The call to the routine with `(m, n) = (3, 2)` has been in limbo until just this moment. Now that the `(2, 1)` call is finished, the `(3, 2)` call executes and finds - u := 0 - [3/2] * 1 = 1 - t := 1. The call to the routine with `(n, m) = (11, 3)` has so far been languishing, but its turn has come. It computes - u := 1 - [11/3] * (-1) = 4 - t := -1. Finally, the original call to `gcdext` from the user, with `(m, n) = (14, 11)`, can be processed. We find - u := (-1) - [14/11] * 4 = -5 - t := -4. 86 Image Analysis: ### Image Analysis: #### Image 1: **1. Localization and Attribution:** - The image occupies the entire space on the page. - It is classified as Image 1 for the purpose of this analysis. **2. Object Detection and Classification:** - Objects detected include: - Text blocks - Mathematical notation - Code snippet in a box format - Categories: - Text: Explanatory paragraphs, titles, theorems, proofs, and corollaries. - Code: Pseudocode representation of an algorithm. **3. Scene and Activity Analysis:** - Scene Description: - The image consists of mathematical content from a book or document, explaining the extended Euclidean algorithm. - The activity involves a detailed walkthrough of an algorithm (procedures, theorems, proofs). - Main Actors: - Abstract entities representing mathematical values and procedures are described. **4. Text Analysis:** - Text Detected: - Chapter title: "Chapter 4: Algorithms in the Theory of Numbers" - Algorithm description: "We can now formulate recursively the extended Euclidean algorithm..." - Pseudocode snippet: procedure gcdext(n, m, g, t, u); computes g.c.d. of m and n, and finds integers t, u that satisfy (4.3.1) if m = 0 then g := n; t := 1; u := 0... - Theorem 4.3.1 and Corollary 4.3.1 - Proof and example execution of the algorithm. - Significance: - The chapter provides a comprehensive understanding of the extended Euclidean algorithm, crucial for number theory applications. - Theorems, corollaries, and proofs consolidate the theoretical and practical aspects of the algorithm. **9. Perspective and Composition:** - Perspective: - The image is a direct overhead view of a page, capturing all textual contents clearly. - Composition: - The composition follows a logical flow from algorithm introduction, followed by theorems, corollaries, and concrete examples. - Structured with distinct sections including pseudocode, theorems, proofs, and explanations, making it easy to follow. **13. Graph Numbers:** - Given that there are no graphs, rows, or numerical tables, this section is not applicable. #### Additional Aspects: **Ablaufprozesses (Process Flows):** - The image depicts the step-by-step process of computing the extended Euclidean algorithm: 1. Initialization and base case check. 2. Recursive calls with updated parameters. 3. Calculation of coefficients for the linear combination. 4. Procedure termination based on base case. **Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions):** - Detailed description of how the algorithm is executed, including the base case, recursive steps, and coefficient calculations. - Example tracing of the algorithm with specific inputs to illustrate the process clearly. **Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations):** - Types defined include integers \( n \) and \( m \), and their greatest common divisor, \( g \). - Extended coefficients \( t \) and \( u \) are also detailed to satisfy the equation \( tn + um = g \). **Trend and Interpretation:** - The trend observed is the recursive nature of the algorithm that simplifies the problem step-by-step until a base case is reached. - Interprets the efficiency and effectiveness of the extended Euclidean algorithm for finding modular inverses, essential in cryptographic applications. **Tables:** - No tables detected in the image content. ### Contextual Significance: - The image, as a part of a textbook or academic paper, contributes significantly to the understanding of algorithms in number theory. - Crucial for readers looking to understand the mathematical foundations and applications of the extended Euclidean algorithm. **Conclusion:** This detailed analysis of the image highlights its focus on explaining a mathematical algorithm through text, pseudocode, and formal proofs, thus serving as an educational resource in the context of number theory. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 94 Context: #### Additional Aspects: - **Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows):** - **Addition Process:** Describes how to add ordered pairs in \( Z_6 \). - **Multiplication Process:** Describes how to multiply ordered pairs in \( Z_6 \). - **Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions):** - Detailed steps on arithmetic operations in modular arithmetic contexts. - **Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations):** - Identification and classification of mathematical objects like primitive roots, cyclic groups, and \( Z_n \) sets. ### Overall Observations: This page from the document aims to educate readers on specific number theory topics, explaining the theoretical foundations and providing practical arithmetic examples. The content is structured in a logical and sequential manner to build comprehension, with emphasis on key theorems and their implications in the field of number theory. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 94 Context: #### **Image 1:** - **Perspective:** - The image is a direct scan of a textbook page, taken from a straight, birds-eye view. - **Composition:** - Organized in a standard scientific literature format. - Includes clear section headers, theorem statements in bold or italic, and detailed explanations. ### Contextual Significance: #### **Image 1:** - **Context:** - This image is likely part of a mathematical textbook aimed at discussing algorithms in the field of number theory. - The theorems and corollaries presented contribute crucially to the understanding of primitive roots and cyclic groups. - **Contribution to Overall Message:** - The image aims to provide foundational mathematical theory (primitive roots, cylic groups) with rigor and clarity. - Example calculations and theorems ensure a comprehensive understanding of the topics. ### Conclusion: This page from the textbook focuses on advanced number theory concepts. It introduces important theorems related to primitive roots and cyclic groups and illustrates these concepts with examples in \( Z_6 \). The clear, structured presentation of information fosters a deep understanding of these mathematical principles. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 94 Context: # Chapter 4: Algorithms in the Theory of Numbers A number (like 5 in the example) whose powers run through all elements of \( U_n \) is called a primitive root modulo \( n \). Thus 5 is a primitive root modulo 18. The reader should now find, from Table 4.52, all of the primitive roots modulo 18. Alternatively, since the order of a group element must always divide the order of the group, every element of \( U_n \) has an order that divides \( \varphi(n) \). The primitive roots are exactly the elements, if they exist, of maximum possible order \( \varphi(n) \). We pause to note two corollaries of these remarks, namely ## Theorem 4.5.1 (‘Fermat’s theorem’). For every integer \( b \) that is relatively prime to \( n \) we have \[ b^{\varphi(n)} \equiv 1 \, (\text{mod } n). \] (4.5.1) In particular, if \( n \) is a prime number then \( \varphi(n) = n - 1 \), and we have ## Theorem 4.5.2 (‘Fermat’s little theorem’). If \( n \) is prime, then for all \( a \not\equiv 0 \, (\text{mod } n) \) we have \( a^{\varphi(n)} \equiv 1 \, (\text{mod } n) \). It is important to know which groups \( U_n \) are cyclic, i.e., which integers \( n \) have primitive roots. The answer is given by ## Theorem 4.5.3. An integer \( n \) has a primitive root if and only if \( n = 2 \) or \( n = p^k \) (for an odd prime \( p \) and \( k \geq 1 \)). Hence, the groups \( U_n \) are cyclic for precisely such values of \( n \). The proof of theorem 4.5.3 is a little lengthy and is omitted. It can be found, for example, in the book of LeVeque that is cited at the end of this chapter. According to theorem 4.5.3, for example, \( U_1 \) is cyclic, which we have already seen, and \( U_{12} \) is not cyclic, which the reader should check. Further, we state as an immediate consequence of theorem 4.5.3. ## Corollary 4.5.4. If \( n \) is an odd prime, then \( U_n \) is cyclic, and in particular the equation \( x^2 \equiv 1 \, (\text{mod } n) \) has only the solutions \( x \equiv \pm 1 \). Next we will discuss the fact that if the integer \( n \) can be factored in the form \( n = p_1^{k_1} p_2^{k_2} \cdots p_m^{k_m} \), the full ring \( \mathbb{Z}_n \) can also be factored, in a certain sense, as a ‘product’ of \( \mathbb{Z}_{p_i^{k_i}} \). Let’s take \( \mathbb{Z}_n \) as an example. Since 6 = 2 · 3, we expect that somehow \( \mathbb{Z}_6 \cong \mathbb{Z}_2 \oplus \mathbb{Z}_3 \). What this means is that we consider ordered pairs \( (x_1, x_2) \), where \( x_1 \in \mathbb{Z}_2 \) and \( x_2 \in \mathbb{Z}_3 \). Here is how we do the arithmetic with the ordered pairs. First, \( (x_1, x_2) + (y_1, y_2) = (x_1 + y_1, x_2 + y_2) \), in which the two ‘+’ signs on the right are different: the \( x_1 + y_1 \) is done in \( \mathbb{Z}_2 \) while the \( x_2 + y_2 \) is done in \( \mathbb{Z}_3 \). Second, \( (x_1, x_2) \cdot (y_1, y_2) = (x_1 \cdot y_1, x_2 \cdot y_2) \), in which the two multiplications on the right side are different: the \( x_1 \cdot y_1 \) is done in \( \mathbb{Z}_2 \) and the \( x_2 \cdot y_2 \) in \( \mathbb{Z}_3 \). Therefore the 6 elements of \( \mathbb{Z}_6 \) are \[ (0,0), (0,1), (0,2), (1,0), (1,1), (1,2). \] A sample of the addition process is \[ (0,2) + (1,1) = (0 + 1 + 2 + 1) = (1,0) \] where the addition of the first components was done modulo 2 and of the second components was done modulo 3. A sample of the multiplication process is \[ (1,2) \cdot (1,2) = (1 \cdot 1, 2 \cdot 2) = (1,1) \] in which multiplication of the first components was done modulo 2 and of the second components was done modulo 3. In full generality we can state the factorization of \( \mathbb{Z}_n \) as Image Analysis: ### Localization and Attribution - Single image found in the document. - The image will be referred to as **Image 1**. ### Object Detection and Classification - **Image 1**: Contains text organized into paragraphs, headings, theorems, corollaries, and mathematical expressions. ### Scene and Activity Analysis - **Image 1**: Depicts a section of a mathematical book or paper focusing on the Theory of Numbers, particularly involving primitive roots, group theory, and calculations in \( \mathbb{Z}_n \). ### Text Analysis - **Image 1**: - **Title**: "Chapter 4: Algorithms in the Theory of Numbers" - **Content**: - Discusses the concept of primitive roots modulo \( n \) and their properties. - **Theorem 4.5.1**: Fermat's theorem on primitive roots. - **Theorem 4.5.2**: Fermat's Little Theorem. - **Theorem 4.5.3**: Details which groups \( U_n \) are cyclic. - **Corollary 4.5.3.A**: States that \( U_n \) is cyclic if \( n \) is an odd prime. - Explanation of arithmetic with ordered pairs in \( \mathbb{Z}_6 \) - Detailed examples of addition and multiplication processes in \( \mathbb{Z}_6 \). - **Mathematical Expressions**: - Detailed discussions on the addition and multiplication operations within \( \mathbb{Z}_n \), illustrated with examples such as ordered pairs. - Various results on cyclic properties of groups are presented. ### Tables - **Image 1**: - There is no specific table, but texts describing sets: Example showing six elements of \( \mathbb{Z}_6 \): \( \{(0,0), (0,1), (0,2), (1,0), (1,1), (1,2)\} \) - Descriptions of arithmetic operations. ### Process Descriptions - **Image 1**: - **Addition Process in \( \mathbb{Z}_6 \)**: Described for pairs with modulo actions for both first and second components. - **Multiplication Process in \( \mathbb{Z}_6 \)**: Described similarly for pairs with modulo actions detailed. ### Color Analysis - **Image 1**: The image contains only black text on a white background, typical of printed material. This color scheme ensures readability and emphasizes the textual content. ### Perspective and Composition - **Image 1**: The perspective is a direct overhead view of a printed page. The composition is structured in a typical academic format with headings, paragraphs, and mathematical expressions logically arranged. ### Contextual Significance - **Image 1**: - The image appears to be part of an academic book or paper focused on number theory, specifically algorithms related to the Theory of Numbers. - The content is didactic, aiming to educate the reader on advanced mathematical concepts such as primitive roots and group theory in modular arithmetic. Overall, the image is highly detailed in its presentation of mathematical theorems and arithmetic within groups, reflecting advanced study material in number theory. The structured layout, alongside clear presentation of mathematical processes, makes it essential for comprehending the discussed algorithms. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 95 Context: In the contrary case we would have x and x' both corresponding to (b1, b2, ..., br) say. But then \( x - x'\) ≡ 0 (mod each of the mi). Hence \( x - x'\) is divisible by \( M = m_1 m_2 \cdots m_r \). But \( | x' | ≤ M \), hence \( x = x' \). **Proof 2:** Here’s how to compute a number x that satisfies the simultaneous congruences \( x ≡ b_i \mod m_i (i = 1, r)\). First, by the extended Euclidean algorithm we can quickly find \( t_1, t_2, ..., t_r\) all \( x_i t_i mod m_i | by(i) = 1\) for j - 1 per t. For each \( x = b_1 + ... + I^(t_1, ..., t_n)\). we always have, \( x = \sum_{j=1}^r b_j (M/m_j)y_j (\mod M) \) where the first congruence holds because each \( M / m_j (j \neq k) \) is divisible by \( m_j \) and the second congruence follows since \( t_k (M/ m_k) + 1 = t_u, t_i \equiv m_i (\mod m_k)\) completing the second proof of the Chinese Remainder Theorem. Now the proof of theorem 4.5.4 follows easily, and is left as an exercise for the reader. The factorization that is described in detail in theorem 4.5.4 will be written symbolicially as: \( \mathbb{Z}_n = \bigotimes \\ \mathbb{Z}_{p_i^{r_i}}.\\) (4.5.2) The factorization (4.5.2) of the ring \( \mathbb{Z}_2 \) induces a factorization \( U, \bigotimes \\ U\\U \\ r^{-1}.) #### 9. Perspective and Composition - **Perspective:** The perspective is straightforward, presenting a flat, text-heavy image, typical of scanned book pages. - **Composition:** The composition includes standard formatting for a mathematical text, with theorems, proofs, and equations clearly divided into sections. #### 12. Graph and Trend Analysis - There are no graphs, charts, or data trends presented in the image. #### Conclusion - The content of the image is mathematical, focused on ring theory, specifically addressing isomorphisms and the Chinese Remainder Theorem. It includes theorems, proofs, and equations typical of an advanced mathematical text. - The context suggests an educational or reference document, likely part of a mathematical textbook, aiding in understanding complex algebraic structures. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 95 Context: 2. **Text Analysis:** - **Title and Sections:** - The title of this section is "4.5 Interlude: the ring of integers modulo n." - **Theorems:** - **Theorem 4.5.4:** \[ \text{Let } n = p_1^{r_1} p_2^{r_2} \cdots p_k^{r_k}. \text{ The mapping which associates with each } x \in \mathbb{Z}, \, \text{the } r\text{-tuple } (x_1, x_2, ..., x_r), \] where \(x_i = x \mod p_i^{r_i} \) (i = 1,...,r), is a ring isomorphism of \( \mathbb{Z}_n \) with the ring of \( r \) -tuples \( (x_1, x_2, ..., x_r) \) in which: - (a) \( x_i \in \mathbb{Z}_{p_i^{r_i}} \) (i = 1,...,r) and - (b) \( (x_1, ..., x_r) + (y_1, ..., y_r) = (x_1 + y_1, ..., x_r + y_r ) \) - (c) \( (x_1, ..., x_r) \cdot (y_1, ..., y_r) = (x_1 \cdot y_1, ..., x_i \cdot y_i) \) - (d) In (b), the \(i\)th \( + \) sign on the right side is the addition operation of \( \mathbb{Z}_{p_i^{r_i}} \) and in (c) the \(i\)th \( \, \cdot \) sign is the multiplication operation of \( \mathbb{Z}_{p_i^{r_i}} \), for each i = 1,2,...,r. - **Proof:** The proof of theorem 4.5.4 follows at once from the previous theorem. - **Theorem 4.5.5 ('The Chinese Remainder Theorem'):** \[ \text{Let } m_i (i = 1,...,r) \, \text{be pairwise relatively prime positive integers, and let} \] \[ M = m_1m_2...m_r. \] Then the mapping that associates with each integer \(x \, (0 \leq x \leq M - 1) \) the \(r\)-tuple \((b_1, ..., b_r), \, \text{where } \, b_i = x \mod m_i (i = 1,...,r), \text{ is a bijection between } \mathbb{Z}_M \text{ and } \mathbb{Z}_{m_1} \times ... \times \mathbb{Z}_{m_r}. - **Proof 1:** - We must show that each \( r \)-tuple \( (b_1, ..., b_r) \) such that \( 0 \leq b_i < m_i (i = 1,...,r) \) occurs exactly once. - There are obviously \( M \) such vectors, and so it will be sufficient to show that each of them occurs at most once as the image of some \( x \). - In the contrary case, we would have \( x \) and \( x' \) both corresponding to \((b_1, b_2, ..., b_r)\). - But then \( x - x' \equiv 0 \mod \, \text{each of} \, m_i. \text{ Hence } x - x' \text{ is divisible by } M = m_1 m_2 ... m_r. \, \text{But } 0 \leq x' < M, \text{ hence } x = x'. - **Proof 2:** - Here's how to compute a number \( x \) that satisfies the simultaneous congruences \( x \equiv b_i \mod m_i \, (i = 1,....,r). - First, by the extended Euclidean algorithm we can quickly find \( t_1, t_2, ..., t_r \), such that \( t_i(M/m_i) + u_im_i = 1 \) for j = 1, ..., r. - Then we claim that the number \[ x = \sum_{j=1}^{r} b_j t_j (M/m_j) \text{ satisfies all of the given congruences.}\] - Indeed, for each \( k = 1, ..., r \) we have: \[ x = \sum_{j=1}^{r} b_j t_j (M/m_j) \] \[ \equiv b_k t_k (M/m_k) \mod m_k \equiv b_k (mod \, m_k) \] - where the first congruence holds because \( t_j (M/m_j), j \neq k) \equiv 0 \mod m_k \) is divisible by \( m_k \), and the second congruence follows since \[ t_k(M/m_k) = 1 - u_k m_k \equiv 1 \mod m_k, \] completing the second proof of the Chinese Remainder Theorem. - **Conclusion:** Now the proof of theorem 4.5.4 follows easily, and is left as an exercise for the reader. - The factorization that is described in detail in theorem 4.5.4 will be written symbolically as: \[ \mathbb{Z}_n \cong \bigoplus_{i=1}^{r} \mathbb{Z}_{p_i^{r_i}}. (4.5.2) \] - The factorization (4.5.2) of the ring \(\mathbb{Z}_n\) induces a factorization: \[ U_{n} \cong \bigoplus_{i=1}^{r} U_{p_i^{r_i}}. (4.5.3) \] 3. **Text Analysis Continued:** - The primary text discusses certain theorems in number theory, specifically concerning modular arithmetic and the Chinese Remainder Theorem. - There is a mathematical proof provided for theorem 4.5.5. 4. **Metadata Analysis:** - No metadata is available in the image. 5. **Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions):** - The process described in theorem 4.5.5 proof 2 provides a method to find a number \( x \) that satisfies multiple congruences using the extended Euclidean algorithm. 6. **Diagram and Chart Analysis:** - There are no diagrams or charts included in the image. 7. **Product Analysis:** - Not applicable as there are no products depicted in the image. 8. **Anomaly Detection:** - There are no anomalies or unusual elements detected in the image. 9. **Color Analysis:** - The page appears to be monochromatic with black text on a white background, typical for a textbook or academic paper. 10. **Perspective and Composition:** - The image is a straightforward scan of a page from a document, presenting the information in a conventional format with clearly labeled theorems and proofs. 11. **Contextual Significance:** - The image contributes to the understanding of number theory, particularly the concepts surrounding modular arithmetic and the Chinese Remainder Theorem. 12. **Graph Numbers:** - Not applicable as there are no graphs present. 13. **Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows):** - The image includes step-by-step proofs which can be seen as process flows, explaining each step in the logical process. 14. **Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations):** - Types or categories include integers, theorems, proofs, and modular arithmetic concepts. 15. **Trend and Interpretation:** - The trend and interpretation focus on modular arithmetic and its implications in number theory. 16. **Tables:** - Not applicable as there are no tables present. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 95 Context: Theorem 4.5.4. Let \( \pi = p_1^{n_1} p_2^{n_2} \cdots p_r^{n_r} \). The mapping which associates with each \( z \in \mathbb{Z} \), the r-tuple \((z_1, z_2, \ldots, z_r)\), where \( z_i \equiv z \mod p_i^{n_i} \) (for \( i = 1, \ldots, r \)), in which - (a) \( z_i \in \mathbb{Z}_{p_i^{n_i}} \) (for \( i = 1 \)) - (b) \((z_1, \ldots, z_r) = (z_1 + y_1, \ldots, z_r + y_r)\) and - (c) \((x_1, \ldots, x_r) \cdot (y_1, \ldots, y_r) = (x_1 y_1, \ldots, x_r y_r)\) - (d) In (b), the \( i \)-th \( + \) sign on the right side is the addition operation of \( \mathbb{Z}_{p_i^{n_i}} \) and in (c) the \( i \)-th \( \cdot \) sign is the multiplication operation of \( \mathbb{Z}_{p_i^{n_i}} \), for each \( i = 1, \ldots, r \). The proof of theorem 4.5.4 follows at once from the following: Theorem 4.5.5 (‘The Chinese Remainder Theorem’). Let \( m_i \) (for \( i = 1, r \)) be pairwise relatively prime positive integers, and let \[ M = m_1 m_2 \cdots m_r. \] Then the mapping that associates with each integer \( x \) (for \( 0 \leq s < M - 1 \)) the r-tuple \( (b_1, b_2, \ldots, b_r) \), where \( b_i \equiv x \mod m_i \) (for \( i = 1, \ldots, r \)), is a bijection between \( \mathbb{Z}/M\mathbb{Z} \) and \( \mathbb{Z}/m_1\mathbb{Z} \times \cdots \times \mathbb{Z}/m_r\mathbb{Z} \). A good theorem deserves a good proof. An outstanding theorem deserves two proofs, at least, one existential, and one constructive. So here are one of each for the Chinese Remainder Theorem. **Proof 1:** We must show that each r-tuple \((b_1, \ldots, b_r)\), such that \( 0 \leq k < m_i \) (for \( i = 1, \ldots, r \)) occurs exactly once. There are obviously \( M \) such vectors, and so it will be sufficient to show that each of them occurs at most once as the image of some \( x \). In the contrary case we would have \( x \) and \( x' \) both corresponding to \((b_1, b_2, \ldots, b_r)\), say. But then \( x - x' \equiv 0 \mod m_i \) for all the \( m_i \). Hence \( x - x' \equiv 0 \) must be \( < |M| \), hence \( x = x' \). **Proof 2:** Here’s how to compute a number \( x \) that satisfies the simultaneous congruences \( x \equiv b_i \mod m_i \) (for \( i = 1, \ldots, r \)). First, by the extended Euclidean algorithm we can quickly find \( u_1, u_2, \ldots, u_r \), such that \( m_i y_i + m_j u_j = 1 \) for \( j = 1, \ldots, r \). Then we claim that the number \[ x = \sum_{j=1}^{r} b_j \frac{M}{m_j} \] satisfies all the given congruences. Indeed, for each \( i = 1, \ldots, r \), we have \[ x \equiv \sum_{j=1}^{r} b_j \frac{M}{m_j} \equiv b_i \left(\frac{M}{m_i} \mod m_i\right) \equiv b_i \mod m_i, \] where the first congruence holds because \( M/m_j \) is divisible by \( m_j \), and the second congruence follows since \( t_k(M/m_i) = 1 - u_i m_i \equiv 1 \mod m_i \), completing the second proof of the Chinese Remainder Theorem. Now the proof of theorem 4.5.4 follows easily, and is left as an exercise for the reader. The factorization that is described in detail in theorem 4.5.4 will be written symbolically as \[ \mathbb{Z}_n \cong \bigoplus_{i=1}^{r} \mathbb{Z}_{p_i^{n_i}} \tag{4.5.2} \] The factorization (4.5.2) of the ring \( \mathbb{Z} \), induces a factorization \[ U_r \cong \bigoplus_{i=1}^{r} U_{p_i^{n_i}} \tag{4.5.3} \] Image Analysis: ### Analysis of the Attached Visual Content: #### **1. 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Key sections include: - Theorem 4.5.4 and Theorem 4.5.5 - Definitions and proofs related to The Chinese Remainder Theorem - Factorization formulas - **Content Analysis:** - **Theorem 4.5.4** outlines a mapping related to integers and rings of tuples. - **Theorem 4.5.5**, a.k.a. **The Chinese Remainder Theorem**, describes a bijective mapping for a specific set of positive integers. - The page includes proofs for the theorems mentioned along with explanations and extended algorithms for computations. #### **5. Diagram and Chart Analysis:** - No diagrams or charts are present on this page. #### **7. Anomaly Detection:** - No anomalies or unusual elements are detected in the content of the image. #### **8. Color Analysis:** - The image appears in grayscale (black and white) which is typical for academic or textbook pages intended for printing. #### **9. 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It provides detailed mathematical proofs and is structured to facilitate understanding of the complex mathematical concepts. ### **Additional Notes:** - The document is likely mathematical in nature, based on the presence of theorems and proofs. - This content is most useful to an academic or educational audience, particularly students or professionals in mathematics or related fields. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 97 Context: Test 4 (the strong pseudoprimality test): Given (b, n). Let n =1 - 2^q, where m is an old integer. If either (a) b^m ≠ 1 (modn) or (b) there is an integer i in [0, q- 1] such that b^mi ≠ -1 (modn) then return ‘inconclusive’ else return ‘n is composite.’ First we validate the test by proving the Proposition. If the test returns the message ‘n is composite,’ then n is composite. Proof: Suppose not. Then n is an odd prime. We claim that b^m ≡ 1 (modn) for all i = q, q — 1,..,, 0. If so then the case i = 0 will contradict the outcome of the test, and thereby complete the proof. To establish the claim, it is clearly true when i = q by Fermat’s theorem. If true for I, then it is true for i – 1 also, because (bm+1)2 == bm+2≡ 1 (mod n) implies that the quantity being squared is +1 or -1. Since n is an odd prime, by corollary 4.5.3 Un is cyclic, and so the equation z^2 = 1 in Un has only the solutions z = ±1. But -1 is ruled out by the outcome of the test, and the proof of the claim is complete. (q.e.d.) What is the computational complexity of the test? Consider first the computational problem of raising a number to a power. We can calculate, for example, bn mod n with O(log n) integer multiplications, by successive squaring. More precisely, we compute b, b^2, b^4, b^8,… by squaring, and reducing modulo n immediately after each squaring operation, rather than waiting until the final exponent is reached. Then we use the binary expansion of the exponent to tell us which of these powers of b we should multiply together in order to compute bp. For instance, b337 = b256 . b64 . b16 . b. 93 ``` - Significance: The extracted text details four pseudoprimality tests, explaining their effectiveness, limitations, examples, and mathematical proofs. This is essential for understanding advancements in determining the primality of numbers, a fundamental topic in number theory and cryptographic applications. ### Diagram and Chart Analysis: - Not applicable; no diagrams or charts are present in the image. ### Product Analysis: - Not applicable; no products are depicted in the image. ### Anomaly Detection: - No anomalies detected in the image. 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The detailed extraction and analysis provide a comprehensive understanding of the pseudoprimality tests and their significance within the mathematical context. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 97 Context: Test 2. Given \( n \). Output \( n \) is composite if \(\gcd(n, b) \neq 1\), else output `inconclusive`. This one is a little better, but not yet good. If \( n \) is composite, the number of bases \( b \leq n \) for which Test 2 will produce the result `composite` is \( n - \varphi(n) \), where \(\varphi\) is the Euler totient function (of 4.1.5). This number of useful bases will be large if \( n \) has some small prime factors, but in that case it’s easy to find out that \( n \) is composite by other methods. If \( n \) has only a few large prime factors, say \( n = p^k \), then the proportion of useful bases is very small, and we have the same kind of inefficiency as in Test 1 above. Now we can state the third pseudoprimality test. Test 3. Given \( n \). (If \( b \) and \( n \) are not relatively prime or) if \( b \neq 1 \) (mod \( n \)), then output \( n \) is composite; else output `inconclusive`. Regrettably, the test is still not `good`, but it’s a lot better than its predecessors. To cite an extreme case of its un-goodness, there exist composite numbers \( n \), called Carmichael numbers, with the property that the pair \( (n, b) \) produces the output `inconclusive` for every integer \( b \in [1, n-1] \) that is relatively prime to \( n \). An example of such a number is \( n = 1729 \), which is composite (\(1729 = 17 \times 101\)), but for which Test 3 gives the result `inconclusive` on every integer \( b < 1729 \) that is relatively prime to 1729 (i.e., that is not divisible by \( 7 \) or \( 13 \) or \( 19 \)). Despite such misbehavior, the test usually seems to perform quite well. When \( n = 169 \) (a difficult integer for Tests 1 and 2) it turns out that there are 158 different \( b \in [1, 168] \) that produce the `composite` outcome from Test 3, namely every such \( b \) except for \( 19, 22, 23, 70, 80, 89, 96, 147, 150, 168 \). Finally, we will describe a good pseudoprimality test. The familial resemblance to Test 3 will be apparent. Test 4. (The strong pseudoprimality test): Given \( (n, k) \). Let \( n - 1 = 2^m \cdot q \), where \( m \) is an odd integer. If either - (a) \( b^m \equiv 1 \) (mod \( n \)) or - (b) there is an integer \( i \in [0, q - 1] \) such that \( b^{2^i \cdot q} \equiv -1 \) (mod \( n \)) then return `inconclusive`; else return `n is composite`. First we validate the test by proving the **Proposition.** If the test returns the message `n is composite`, then \( n \) is composite. **Proof.** Suppose not. Then \( n \) is an odd prime. We claim that: \[ b^{m} \equiv 1 \text{ (mod } n) \] for all \( i = 0, q - 1, \ldots, 0 \). If so then the case \( i = 0 \) will contradict the outcome of the test, and thereby complete the proof. To establish the claim, it is clearly true when \( i = q \) by Fermat's theorem. If true for \( i \) it is true for \( i - 1 \), because \[ (b^{2^{i-1}})^2 = b^{2^i} \equiv 1 \text{ (mod } n) \] implies that the quantity being squared is \( +1 \) or \( -1 \). Since \( n \) is an odd prime, by corollary 4.5.3 \( U_n \) is cyclic, and so the equation \( x^2 \equiv 1 \) in \( U_n \) has only the solutions \( x \equiv \pm 1 \). But \( -1 \) is ruled out by the outcome of the test, and the proof of the claim is complete. What is the computational complexity of the test? Consider first the computational problem of raising a number to a power. We can calculate, for example, \( b^k \) mod \( n \) with \( O(\log k) \) integer multiplications, by successive squaring. More precisely, we compute \( b^1, b^2, b^4, b^8, \ldots \) by squaring, and reducing modulo \( n \) immediately after each squaring operation, rather than waiting until the final exponent is reached. Then we use the binary expansion of the exponent to tell us which of these powers of \( b \) we should multiply together in order to compute \( b^n \). For instance, \[ b^{37} = b^{32} \cdot b^{4} \cdot b^{1}. \] Image Analysis: ### Analysis of the Visual Content **1. Localization and Attribution:** - The image is a single-page document containing text and mathematical content. - The content is mostly organized in sections regarding pseudoprimality tests, labeled as Test 2, Test 3, and Test 4. **2. Object Detection and Classification:** - Detected objects: Text, mathematical expressions, section headings, and propositions. - Categories: Document text, mathematical formulas. **4. Text Analysis:** - **Detected Text:** - **Section Headings:** Test 2, Test 3, Test 4, Proposition, Proof. - **Math Expressions/Conditions:** - \( \gcd(b,n) \neq 1 \) - \( b^{n-1} \equiv 1 (\mod n) \) - \( b \not\equiv \pm 1 (\mod n) \) - \( b^{qj} \equiv \{ 1 (\mod n), n-1 (\mod n) \} \) - **Content Summary:** - **Test 2:** Describes a pseudoprimality test which checks if \( \gcd(b, n) \neq 1 \) and \( b^{n-1} \equiv 1 \) mod \( n \). If neither condition is met, it outputs ‘composite’; otherwise, ‘inconclusive’. - **Test 3:** Enhances Test 2 by addressing Carmichael numbers which might produce false negatives in primality tests. - **Test 4:** (The strong pseudoprimality test) adds conditions under which \( b^{n-1} \equiv 1 \) mod \( n \) can be checked for composite \( n \). - A proposition validates that if Test 4 returns ‘composite’, \( n \) indeed is composite. - The proof for the proposition is based on modular arithmetic and Fermat’s theorem, concluding that the test is conclusive in its composite determination. - There's a final note on the computational complexity of exponentiation in modular arithmetic. **5. Diagram and Chart Analysis:** - No diagrams or charts are present in the document. **8. Color Analysis:** - The document is monochromatic with black text on a white background, which is standard for text-based documents. **9. 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The content contributes foundational knowledge to the subject, explaining specific tests and their implications in determining the primality of a number. **Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows):** - The document details specific testing processes (Tests 2, 3, and 4) that determine the primality of a number based on certain conditions. **Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions):** - *Test 2 Process:* Computes gcd and verifies modular condition. - *Test 3 Process:* Adjusts Test 2 for Carmichael numbers and verifies the primality. - *Test 4 Process:* Strong test that verifies primality through an enhanced modular condition and proves conclusively if a number is composite. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 99 Context: **Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions):** - The proofs describe iterative and logical processes related to mathematical properties and how they lead to conclusions about the group \(U_n\) and primality. **Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations):** - Types and categories include: - **Groups:** \(U_n\) - **Subgroups:** \(C(x)\), \(B\), and \(B'\) - **Mathematical Functions:** Euler's totient function \(\phi\) - **Mathematical Concepts:** Order, cyclic groups, prime power **Trend and Interpretation:** - The lemmas and theorem develop a trend in understanding how the structure and properties of \(U_n\) can influence and be used in primality testing. Specifically, it interprets the order and subgroup generation properties to conclude about the composite or prime nature of the number 'n.' The content maintains a scientific and educational tone, focusing on theoretical aspects crucial in advanced mathematics and computer science, particularly in fields like cryptography. Note: The remaining aspects such as metadata analysis, color analysis, perspective and composition, contextual significance are not applicable for analysis as no related information is provided in the visual content and it is a black and white text-focused document. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 99 Context: φ(x)2 = φ(z)2=1. Since (the square is 1,φ(z) has order 1 or 2. Hence ifψ(z)^ 1 it is of order 2. If the cyclic group CU) is of odd order, then it contains no element of even order. Hence Cu) is of even order and contains -1. Then it can contain no other element of order 2, so φ(z)*1 in this case. Hence for every x£ B,y(z)=±1.Die Suppose B generates the full group Un. Then not only for every x€ B but for every x E Un is true that φ(x)* Suppose n is not a prime power. Then s > 1 in the factorization (4.5.2) of Un. Consider the element y of Un, which, when written out as an s-tuple according to that factorization, is of the form v =(1,1,1,...1,w,w2, 1,...,1.....yw.) where the ‘v is in the ith component, y E Un, (recall that j as described above, in the second sentence of this proof). We can suppose yiy to be an element of order exactly 2' in Un since Un is cycic Consider y(z)=1. Clearly ψ(z) is not 1, for otherwise the order y'.%a would divide 2l'-lm, his impossible because m iso. Also,φ(z) is not 41 because the element -1 of Un is represented uniquely by the s-tuple all of whose entries are –1. Thus φ(s”) is neither 1 nor–1 in Un, which contradicts the italicized assertion above. Hence s= 1 nd n is a prime power, completing the proof. Now we can prove the main result of Solovay, Strassen and Rabin, which asserts that Test 4 is good. Theorem 4.7.1. LetIFn the set of integers to m3a such that In, (n)y returns ‘ inconclusive’ in Test 4. (a) If B generates Un, thenn is prime. (b) Ifnis composite then B' consists of at most half of the integers in In 1|| :| Proof: Suppose 6 €B and let m be the odd part of n - 1. Then either3m^1 1 or y=1 forsome s€ {0,4 - 1). In the former case the cyclic subgroup (C)b) has odd order, since m is odd, and in the latter case (Ch contains -1. ``` - **Analysis:** - This page contains advanced mathematical content typical of academic literature, specifically focusing on pseudoprimality tests. - **Lemma 4.7.1** and **Lemma 4.7.2** state mathematical properties related to the order of elements in certain cyclic groups. - **Theorem 4.7.1** establishes a criterion for determining the primality of an integer based on generating sets, related to Solovay, Strassen, and Rabin's work on primality tests. #### 8. **Color Analysis:** - **Dominant Colors:** - The image predominantly features black text on a white background. #### 9. **Perspective and Composition:** - **Perspective:** - The perspective is that of a flat, face-on view, typical of a page of text. - **Composition:** - The page consists of structured text with headings, sub-headings, numbered lemmas, and their proofs. The text is aligned evenly with consistent spacing, which is typical for mathematical or academic documents. #### 10. **Contextual Significance:** - **Overall Context:** - The image is part of an academic document or textbook on pseudoprimality tests in number theory or a related field. - The text on the page contributes significantly to the understanding and application of pseudoprimality tests, a crucial concept in computational number theory and cryptography. ### Summary: The analyzed image is a page from a mathematical text dealing with pseudoprimality tests. It includes detailed lemmas and a theorem related to the order of elements in cyclic groups and their application in pseudoprimality testing, with proofs providing rigorous validation of these lemmas and theorem. The page is composed primarily of structured text, black on white, and is geared towards readers with an advanced understanding of mathematics, specifically in number theory. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 102 Context: # Chapter 4: Algorithms in the Theory of Numbers Fig. 4.8.1: Who knows what ## (B) How to send a message The sender takes the message \( P \), looks at the public keys \( E \) and \( n \), computes \( C = P^E \mod n \), and transmits \( C \) over the public airwaves. Note that the sender has no private codebook or anything secret other than the message itself. ## (C) How to decode a message The receiver receives \( C \) and computes \( C^D \mod n \). Observe, however, that \( (p-1)(q-1) \) is \( \phi(n) \), and so we have: \[ C^D \equiv P^{DE} \equiv P^{(1+k\phi(n))} \quad (t \text{ is some integer}) \] \[ \equiv P \quad (\text{mod } n) \] where the last equality is by Fermat’s theorem (4.5.1). The receiver has now recovered the original message \( P \). If the receiver suspects that the code has been broken, i.e., that the adversaries have discovered the primes \( p \) and \( q \), then the sender can change them without having to send any secret messages to anyone else. Only the public numbers \( n \) and \( E \) would change. The sender would not need to be informed of any other changes. Before proceeding, the reader is urged to construct a little scenario. Make up a short (very short!) message. Choose values for the other parameters that are needed to complete the picture. Send the message as the sender would, and decode it as the receiver would. Then try to intercept the message, as an eavesdropper would, and see what the difficulties are. ## (D) How to intercept the message An eavesdropper who receives the message \( C \) would be unable to decode it without (inventing some entirely new decoding scheme or) knowing the inverse \( D \) of \( E \) (mod \( (p-1)(q-1) \)). The eavesdropper, however, does not even know the modulus \( n = (p-1)(q-1) \) because \( p \) and \( q \) are unknown (only the receiver knows them), and knowing the product \( p \times q = n \) alone is insufficient. The eavesdropper is thereby compelled to derive a polynomial-time factoring algorithm for large integers. May success attend those efforts! The reader might well remind her that the receiver has a substantial computational problem in creating two large primes \( p \) and \( q \). To a certain extent this is so, but two factors make the task a good deal easier. First, \( p \) and \( q \) will need to have only half as many bits as \( n \) has, so the job is of smaller size. Second, there Image Analysis: ### Comprehensive Image Analysis #### 1. **Localization and Attribution:** - **Image 1:** - **Location:** Upper-middle section of the page. - **Content:** Diagram illustrating "Who knows what" in a cryptographic context. - **Number:** Image 1 #### 2. **Object Detection and Classification:** - **Image 1:** - **Objects Detected:** - Two cartoon heads labeled "Sender" and "Receiver." - Text bubbles indicating what each person knows ("n E" for Sender and "p, q, d, E⁻¹" for Receiver). - **Classification:** - Heads: Representations of human characters. - Text bubbles: Cryptographic keys and information. #### 3. **Scene and Activity Analysis:** - **Image 1:** - **Scene Description:** - A cartoon of two individuals, one labeled "Sender" and the other "Receiver," highlighting what cryptographic information each person holds. - Indicates the public and private keys held by the sender and receiver. - **Activities:** - The image is a visual aid to explain cryptographic key distribution in a communication system. #### 4. **Text Analysis:** - **Text in Image 1:** - **Extracted Text:** - "n E" (Public keys known to the sender) - "p, q, d, E⁻¹" (Keys known to the receiver including the private key components) - **Significance:** - Illustrates the concept of public-key cryptography, showing the distribution of public and private keys between the sender and receiver. - **Extracted Text from Surrounding Text:** - **How to send a message:** - Details the process of using public keys to encrypt a message without a private codebook. - **How to decode a message:** - Explains the decoding process using the receiver's private key. - **How to interpret the message:** - Discusses the computational complexity for eavesdroppers to decrypt the message without private keys. - **How to intercept the message:** - Highlights the challenges for eavesdroppers in breaking the encryption code. #### 9. **Perspective and Composition:** - **Image 1:** - **Perspective:** - Straight-on, illustrative perspective meant to clearly show concepts. - **Composition:** - Symmetrical arrangement with two characters side by side, each annotated with the keys they know. #### 11. **Metadata Analysis:** - **Metadata:** - Not available in the analyzed context; no additional stylistic or technical metadata provided. #### 13. **Graph Numbers:** - **Textual Context Analysis:** - Specific numeric data is not presented as a graph but rather through textual mathematical expressions relevant to public-key cryptography. - Example: \( C ≡ P^E \ (\text{mod} \ n) \) #### **Additional Aspects:** - **Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions):** - **How to send a message:** Encrypting a message using the receiver's public key. - **How to decode a message:** Decrypting a message using the receiver's private key. - **How to interpret the message:** Understanding the computational challenges for eavesdroppers. - **How to intercept the message:** Discussing the limitations for an eavesdropper trying to break the encryption. - **Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations):** - Descriptions of cryptographic roles (Sender and Receiver) and key types (Public, Private, and their components). ### Summary: The document page helps convey complex cryptographic concepts through a combination of textual descriptions and informative diagrams. It explains the roles of public and private keys, the process of sending and decrypting messages, and the challenges faced by eavesdroppers. The visual elements support the textual content, ensuring a clearer understanding of cryptographic principles. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 104 Context: # Chapter 4: Algorithms in the Theory of Numbers learned nothing. However if neither \( u \equiv (mod \, n) \) nor \( u \equiv -v \, (mod \, n) \) is true then we will have found a nontrivial factor of \( n \), namely \( \gcd(u - v, n) \) or \( \gcd(u + v, n) \). ## Example: Take as a factor base \( B = \{-2, 5\} \), and let it be required to find a factor of \( n = 1729 \). Then we claim that 186 and 267 are B-numbers. To see that 186 is a B-number, note that \( 186^2 = 20 - 1729 + (-2)^2 \); and similarly, since \( 267^2 = 41 - 1729 + (-2)^2 \), we see that 267 is a B-number, for this factor base \( B \). The exponent vectors of 186 and 267 are \( (4, 0) \) and \( (4, 2) \) respectively, and these sum to \( (0, 1) \) mod \( 2 \), hence we find that \[ u = 186 \times 267 = 1250 \, \quad (mod \, 1729) \] \[ r_1 = 4 \, \quad r_2 = 1 \\ r_1 = 2^{(-2)}(5^1) = 80 \\ \gcd(u - v, n) = \gcd(1170, 1729) = 13 \] There might have seemed to be some legerdemain involved in plugging the B-numbers 186 and 267 out of the air, in the example above. In fact, as the algorithm has been implemented by its author, J. D. Dixon, one simply chooses integers uniformly at random from \([1, n-1]\) until enough B-numbers have been found, so their exponent vectors are linearly dependent modulo 2. In Dixon’s implementation the factor base that is used consists of \( -1 \) together with the first \( k \) prime numbers. It can then be proved that if \( n \) is not a prime power then with a correct choice of \( b \) relative to \( n \), if we repeat the random choices until a factor of \( n \) is found, the average running time will be: \[ \mathrm{exp}((2 + o(1))(\log \log n)^3). \] This is not polynomial time, but it is moderately exponential only. Nevertheless, it is close to being about the best that we know how to do on the elusive problem of factoring a large integer. ## 4.10 Proving primality In this section we will consider a problem that sounds a lot like primality testing, but is really a little different because the rules of the game are different. Basically the problem is to convince a skeptical audience that a certain integer is prime, requiring them to do only a small amount of computation in order to be so persuaded. First, though, suppose you were writing a 100-decimal-digit integer \( n \) on the blackboard in front of a large audience and you wanted to prove to them that \( n \) was not a prime. If you simply wrote down two smaller integers whose product was \( n \), the job would be done. Anyone who wished to be certain could spend a few minutes multiplying the factors together and verifying the product was indeed \( n \), and all doubts would be dispelled. Indeed*, a speak ear at a mathematical convention in 1903 announced the result that \( 2^{67} - 1 \) is not a prime number, and to be utterly convincing all he had to do was to write: \[ 2^{67} - 1 = 193707721 \times 761838257287. \] We note that the speaker probably had to work very hard to find those factors, but having found them it became quite easy to convince others of the truth of the claimed result. A pair of integers \( r, s \) for which \( r \, | \, s \, | \, n \) and \( n = r s \) constitute a certificate attesting to the compositeness of \( n \). With this certificate \( C(n) \) and an auxiliary checking algorithm, viz. 1. Verify that \( r \neq 1 \) and that \( r \neq s \). 2. Verify that \( s \neq n \). we can prove, in polynomial time, that \( n \) is not a prime number. *We follow the account given in V. Pratt, Every prime has a succinct certificate, SIAM J. Computing, 4 (1975), 214-220. Image Analysis: ### Analysis of the Visual Content #### Image Details - **Localization and Attribution:** - Only one image is present in the provided visual content, hence it is designated as **Image 1**. #### Text Analysis: - The page consists of a substantial amount of text and mathematical notations. Here is a breakdown of notable components: - The heading is "**Chapter 4: Algorithms in the Theory of Numbers**." - The text under the heading discusses methods for finding factors of integers and various properties and theorems relevant to number theory. - **Example Section:** - Discusses an example involving the B-numbers method to find a factor of n = 1729. - Detailed calculations are given to find the factor using given base B and subsequent exponential properties. - **Mathematical Functions & Variables:** - gcd(u, v, n), exponential factors, verification methods, and calculations are prominent. - Specifically outlined steps like \(186 \times 267 \equiv 1250 \) (mod 1729). - **Paragraph on Legerdemain in B-number Selection:** - Describes historical context and the implementation specifics of the algorithm. - Explains that the numbers 186 and 267 may seem arbitrary but were likely chosen for practical reasons in a computational algorithm setup. - **Mathematical Formula:** - Exponential Time Complexity given by \(\exp[2(\theta(1))(log \log log n)^3]\). - **Section 4.10: Proving Primality:** - Discusses methods to prove a number is not a prime. - Use of historical anecdote involving a 100-digit integer to demonstrate the math behind proving non-primality. - Verification method using \(2^{67} - 1 = 193707721 \times 761838257287\). - **Pair of integers theorem:** - Considers a pair (r, s) where r, s ≠ 1 and the condition n = r * s. - The verification process is concise but laid out step by step. - **Reference:** - Mentions V. Pratt’s succinct certificate method found in "SIAM J. Computing, 4 (1975), 214-220". #### Scene and Activity Analysis: - **Book/Page Context:** - The page appears to be from an academic book or paper on number theory, specifically within a chapter on algorithms. - No visual illustrations or charts are present – the content is purely textual with mathematical notations. #### Anomalies: - There are no apparent anomalies in the textual content of this image. The mathematical notations and examples follow a coherent line of reasoning consistent with academic literature. #### Perspective and Composition: - **Perspective:** - Straight-on view of a single page from a book. - **Composition:** - The text is methodically arranged, with headings, paragraphs, mathematical notations, and references structured in a logical flow. #### Contextual Significance: - This page forms a part of a detailed exposition on algorithms in the theory of numbers, likely used in higher education or for research purposes. - It contributes significantly by integrating practical examples, theoretical explorations, and historical anecdotes to deepen understanding of number theory algorithms. ### Conclusion: The provided page is rich with detailed explanations, mathematical derivations, and historical contexts relating to algorithms in number theory. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the computational methods to identify factors of large integers and offers techniques for primality testing. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 105 Context: # 4.10 Proving primality Now comes the hard part. How might we convince an audience that a certain integer \( n \) is a prime number? The rules are that we are allowed to do any immense amount of calculation beforehand, and the results of that calculation can be written on a certificate \( C(n) \) that accompanies the integer \( n \). The audience, however, will need to do only a polynomial amount of further computation in order to convince themselves that \( n \) is prime. We will describe a primality-checking algorithm \( A \) with the following properties: (1) If \( n \) is the integer and \( A \) the action on the input certificate \( C(n) \). (2) If \( n \) is prime then the action of \( A \) on the input \( C(n) \) results in the output 'it is prime'. (3) If \( n \) is not prime then for every possible certificate \( C'(n) \) the action of \( A \) on the input \( C'(n) \) results in the output 'primality of \( n \) is not verified'. (4) Algorithm \( A \) runs in polynomial time. Now the question is, does such a procedure exist for primality verification? The answer is affirmative, and we will describe one. The fact that primality can be quickly verified, if not quickly discovered, is of great importance for the developments of Chapter 5. In the language of section 5.1, what we are about to do is to show that the problem 'Is \( n \) prime?' belongs to the class NP. The next lemma is a kind of converse to 'Fermat's little theorem' (theorem 4.52). ## Lemma 4.10.1 Let \( p \) be a positive integer. Suppose there is an integer \( x \) such that \( x^{p-1} \equiv 1 \ (\text{mod } p) \) and such that for all divisors of \( p-1, 1 < d < p-1 \), we have \( x^d \not\equiv 1 \ (\text{mod } p) \). Then \( p \) is prime. **Proof:** First we claim that \( \gcd(x, p) = 1 \), for let \( g = \gcd(x, p) \). Then \( g \) divides \( x^{p-1} \equiv 1\ (\text{mod } p) \). Since \( x^{p-1} \equiv 1 \), the right side is \( 1 + tp \) and \( x^{p-1} - tp \equiv 1 \). The left side is a multiple of \( g \). It follows that \( g \) divides \( x^{p-1} - 1\). Thus \( g \) is an element of order \( p-1 \) in a group of order \( \varphi(p) \). Hence \( \varphi(p) \leq p-1 \). Since \( \varphi(p) = p - 1 \) and \( p \) is prime. Lemma 4.10.1 is the basis for V. Pratt's method of constructing certificates of primality. The construction of the certificate is actually recursive since step 3b allows for certificates of smaller primes. We suppose that the certificate of the prime \( 2 \) is the trivial case, and that it can be verified at no cost. Here is a complete list of the information that is on the certificate \( C(p) \) that accompanies an integer \( p \): 1. \( p_0 \): a list of the primes \( p_i \) and the exponents \( a_i \) for the canonical factorization \( p - 1 = \prod_{i=1}^k p_i^{a_i} \). 2. \( C_p \): the certificates \( C(p_i) \) of each of the primes \( p_1, \ldots, p_k \). 3. \( x \): a positive integer \( x \). To verify that \( p \) is prime we could execute the following algorithm \( B \): - (B1) Check that \( p - 1 = \prod_{i=1}^k p_i^{a_i} \). - (B2) Check that each \( p_i \) is prime, using the certificates \( C(p_i) \) \( (i = 1, r) \). - (B3) For each divisor \( d \) of \( p - 1, 1 < d < p - 1 \), check that \( x^d \not\equiv 1 \ (\text{mod } p) \). - (B4) Check that \( x^{p-1} \equiv 1 \ (\text{mod } p) \). This algorithm \( B \) is correct, but it might not operate in polynomial time. In step \( B3 \) we are looking at every divisor of \( p - 1 \), and there may be a lot of them. Fortunately, it isn't necessary to check every divisor of \( p - 1 \). The reader will have no trouble proving that there is a divisor of \( p - 1 \) (\( d < p - 1 \)) for which \( x^d \equiv 1 \ (\text{mod } p) \) if and only if there is such a divisor that has the special form \( d = (p - 1)/r \). The primality checking algorithm \( A \) now reads as follows: - (A1) Check that \( p - 1 = \prod_{i=1}^k p_i^{a_i} \). - (A2) Check that each \( p_i \) is prime, using the certificates \( C(p_i) \) \( (i = 1, r) \). - (A3) For each \( i = 1 \) to \( r \), check that \( x^{(p-1)/p_i} \not\equiv 1 \ (\text{mod } p) \). 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The document appears to be a standard academic or instructional text. 4. **Scientific and Mathematical Content:** - The image heavily focuses on mathematical content, mentioning concepts like prime numbers, exponents, certificates, polynomial time algorithms, and specific theorems (Fermat’s little theorem). This comprehensive examination reveals an in-depth discussion focused on the theoretical and practical aspects of proving the primality of numbers, reflecting an academic or educational context. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 106 Context: # Chapter 4: Algorithms in the Theory of Numbers (A4) Check that \( x^{p-1} \equiv 1 \, (\text{mod} \, p) \). Now let's look at the complexity of algorithm \( A \). We will measure its complexity by the number of times that we have to do a computation of either of the types (a) \( s \equiv \prod_{i} g^{s_i} \) or (b) \( (b) \, s^e \equiv 1 \, (\text{mod} \, p) \). Let \( f(p) \) be that number. Then we have (remembering that the algorithm calls itself \( t \) times) \[ f(p) = 1 + \sum_{i=2}^{r} f(p_i) + r + 1 \tag{4.10.1} \] in which the four terms, as written, correspond to the four steps in the checking algorithm. The sum begins with \( i = 2 \) because the prime 2, which is always a divisor of \( p - 1 \), is 'free.' Now (4.10.1) can be written as \[ g(p) = 1 + f(p). \tag{4.10.2} \] We claim that \( g(p) \leq 4 \log_2 p \) for all \( p \). This is surely true if \( p = 2 \). If true for primes less than \( p \) then from (4.10.2), \[ g(p) \leq \sum_{i=2}^{r} 4 \log_2 p_i + 4 \] \[ = 4 \log_2 \left( \prod_{i=2}^{r} p_i \right) + 4 \] \[ \leq 4 \log_2 \left( \frac{(p-1)}{2} \right) + 4 \] \[ = 4 \log_2 (p - 1) \leq 4 \log_2 p. \] Hence \( f(p) \leq 4 \log_2 p - 1 \) for all \( p \geq 2 \). Since the number of bits in \( p \) is \( \Theta(\log p) \), the number \( f(p) \) is a number of executions of steps that is a polynomial in the length of the input bit string. We leave to the exercises the verification that the steps that \( f(p) \) counts is also executed in polynomial time, so the entire primality-verification procedure operates in polynomial time. This yields **Theorem 4.10.1.** (W. Pratt, 1975) There exists a checking algorithm and a certificate such that primality can be verified in polynomial time. ## Exercises for section 4.10 1. Show that two positive integers of \( b \) bits each can be multiplied with at most \( O(b^2) \) bit operations (multiplications and carries). 2. Prove that step A1 of algorithm \( A \) can be executed in polynomial time, where time is now measured by the number of bit operations that are implied by the integer multiplications. 3. Same as exercise 2 above, for steps 4.3 and A4. 4. Write out the complete certificate that attests to the primality of \( p \). 5. Find an upper bound for the total number of bits that are in the certificate of the integer \( p \). 6. Carry out the complete checking algorithm on the certificate that you prepared in exercise 4 above. 7. Let \( p = 15 \). Show that there is no integer \( x \) as described in the hypotheses of lemma 4.10.1. 8. Let \( p = 17 \). Find all integers \( x \) that satisfy the hypotheses of lemma 4.10.1. 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"Prove that steps A1 of algorithm A can be executed in polynomial time, where time is now measured by the number of bit operations that are implied by the integer multiplications." 3. "Same as exercise 2 above, for steps A3 and A4." 4. "Write out the complete certificate that attests to the primality of 19." 5. "Find an upper bound for the total number of bits that are in the certificate of the integer p." 6. "Carry out the complete checking algorithm on the certificate that you prepared in exercise 4 above." 7. "Let p = 15. Show that there is no integer x as described in the hypotheses of lemma 4.10.1." 8. "Let p = 17. Find all integers x that satisfy the hypotheses of lemma 4.10.1." - **Content Significance:** - The text appears to be an excerpt from a mathematical textbook or a scholarly article on algorithms used in number theory. - The exercises illustrate the practical application of theoretical concepts in algorithmic complexity and primality verification. #### Scene and Activity Analysis (Image 1): - **Scene Description:** - The image presents a text-rich content that is presumably from a mathematical text or academic material. - Mathematical formulas, algorithmic steps, and theoretical explanations dominate the scene. - **Activities Taking Place:** - The activities involved seem to be theoretical expositions, problem-solving exercises, and illustrations of algorithmic verification steps. #### Diagram and Chart Analysis (Image 1): - **Diagrams/Figures:** - Some mathematical notations and equations (e.g., 4.10.1, 4.10.2), but no explicit diagrams or charts are present. #### Contextual Significance (Image 1): - **Overall Theme/Message:** - Informative and educational content focusing on the complexity of algorithms in number theory and providing exercises to reinforce learning. ### Conclusion: This image is a detailed excerpt from an academic source on number theory and algorithm complexity, specifically discussing the computational steps and theoretical foundations required to check primality of numbers using algorithm A. The content is further enriched with exercises designed to engage readers in understanding and applying the concepts discussed. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 108 Context: # Chapter 5: NP-completeness ## 5.1 Introduction In the previous chapter we met two computational problems for which fast algorithms have never been found, but neither have such algorithms been proved to be unmanageable. Those were the primality-testing problem, for which the best-known algorithm is delicately poised on the brink of polynomial time, and the integer-factoring problem, for which the known algorithms are in a more primitive condition. In this chapter we will meet a large family of such problems (hundreds of them now!). This family is not just a list of seemingly difficult computational problems. It is in fact bound together by strong ties. The collection of problems, called the NP-complete problems, includes many well-known and important questions in discrete mathematics, such as the following: - **The travelling salesman problem (TSP)**: Given n points in the plane (‘cities’), and a distance D, is there a tour that visits all of the cities, returns to its starting point, and has total length ≤ D? - **Graph coloring**: Given a graph G and an integer K. Can the vertices of G be properly colored in K or fewer colors? - **Independent set**: Given a graph G and an integer K. Does V(G) contain an independent set of K vertices? - **Bin packing**: Given a finite set S of positive integers and an integer N (the number of bins). Does there exist a partition of S into N or fewer subsets such that the sum of the integers in each subset is ≤ K? In other words, can we ‘pack’ the integers of S into at most N ‘bins’, where the ‘capacity’ of each bin is K? These are very difficult computational problems. Take the graph coloring problem, for instance. We could try every possible way of coloring the vertices of G in K colors to see if any of them work. There are \(K^n\) such possibilities, if G has n vertices. Hence if G has 50 vertices and we have 20 colors at our disposal, the problem would lie far beyond the capabilities of the fastest computers that are now available. Hard problems can have easy instances. If the graph G happens to have no edges at all, or very few of them, then it will be very easy to find out if a coloring is possible, or if an independent set of K vertices is present. The real question is this (let's use ‘Independent Set’ as an illustration). Is it possible to design an algorithm that will come packaged with a performance guarantee of the following kind: > **The seller warrants that if a graph G, of n vertices, and a positive integer K are input to this program, then it will correctly determine if there is an independent set of K or more vertices in V(G), and it will do so in an amount of time that is at most 1000n^k.** Hence there is no contradiction between the facts that the problem is hard and that there are easy cases. The hardness of the problem stems from the seeming impossibility of producing such an algorithm accompanied by such a manufacturer’s warranty card. Of course the “1000” didn’t have to be exactly that. But some quite specific polynomial in the length of the input bit string must appear in the performance guarantee. Hence “357n” might have appeared in the guarantee, and so might “23n”, but \(n^k\) would not have allowed. Let’s look carefully at why \(n^k\) would not be an acceptable worst-case polynomial time performance bound. In the ‘Independent Set’ problem the input must describe the graph G and the integer K. How many bits are needed to do that? The graph can be specified, for example, by its vertex adjacency matrix A. This is an \(n \times n\) matrix in which the entry in row i and column j is 1 if \((i,j) \in E(G)\) and 0 else. Evidently \(n^2\) bits of input will describe the matrix A. The integers K and n can be entered with just \(O(\log n)\) bits, so the entire input bit string for the ‘Independent Set’ problem is at most \(n^2\) bits long, but the number of bits in the input string. Suppose that on the warranty card the program was guaranteed to run in a time that is \(O(n^k)\). Is this a guarantee of polynomial time performance? That question takes us to the next question: Is there a polynomial P such that for every instance of ‘Independent Set’ the running time T will be at most P(|B|)? Well, is it bounded? Image Analysis: ### Comprehensive Image Analysis #### Localization and Attribution - **Image Position:** Single image/page. - **Image Identifier:** This image has been labeled for reference as Image 1. #### Text Analysis - **Detected Text:** - Chapter Information: "Chapter 5: NP-completeness" - Section Title: "5.1 Introduction" - Mathematical and problem descriptions: - *Travelling salesman problem (TSP)*: Given 'n' points and a distance D, determining a tour that visits all points and returns with a total length ≤ D. - *Graph coloring*: Coloring vertices of a graph G with K colors. - *Independent set*: Identifying an independent set of K vertices in graph G. - *Bin packing*: Partitioning a set S into N sets within a capacity K, ensuring optimal packing. - Example of a computational guarantee: - "The seller warrants that if a graph G, r vertices, and a positive integer K are input to this program, then it will correctly determine if there is an independent set of K or more vertices in V(G), and it will do so in an amount of time that is at most 1000n^k milliseconds." - Additional explanations and technical details relevant to the difficulty of these computational problems and the warranties provided. - **Content Significance:** - This text outlines different NP-complete problems, particularly those challenging due to their computational complexity. - Highlights crucial problems in discrete mathematics, emphasizing the significance of understanding NP-completeness. - Discusses practical implications and theoretical underpinnings of computational guarantees and problem-solving capabilities. #### Object Detection and Classification - **Category:** Document text analysis. - **Key Features:** The document features mathematical problems, definitions, and explanations pertaining to NP-completeness. - **Main Actors:** Textual descriptions, graphs, equations, and warranties regarding algorithms. #### Scene and Activity Analysis - **Scene Description:** - The single scene is an academic or technical document page focused on introducing NP-completeness. - The activity is mainly a textual explanation of theoretical problems in computer science. #### Perspective and Composition - **Perspective:** - The image is a direct scan or screenshot of a document page taken from a flat, front-on perspective typical of document presentations. - **Composition:** - Text densely arranged in paragraphs, - Section headers and subsections properly marked and highlighted for emphasis. #### Contextual Significance - **Overall Document/Website Contextualization:** - The page is part of a larger document or textbook discussing computational theory, specifically addressing NP-completeness in computational problems. - Contributes significantly to the foundational understanding for students or readers studying computational complexity, illustrating both theoretical and practical considerations. ### Metadata and Additional Analysis - **Metadata:** - None available. #### Conclusion - **Significance:** - The document serves as an introductory section to NP-completeness, fundamental for students or professionals in computer science and related fields. - The text sets the stage for further discussions on computational problems, emphasizing both the complexities and potential capabilities of various algorithms in managing these issues. Note: There were no diagrams, charts, or tables within the provided image context, so these aspects were not relevant to this analysis. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 113 Context: # 5.2 Turing Machines ## Exercises for section 5.1 1. Prove that the following decision problem belongs to P: Given integers \(K\) and \(a_1, \ldots, a_n\). Is the median of the \(a_i\) smaller than \(K\)? 2. Prove that the following decision problem is in NP: given an \(n \times n\) matrix \(A\) of integer entries. Is \(\det A = 0\)? 3. For which of the following problems can you prove membership in P? - (a) Given a graph \(G\). Does \(G\) contain a circuit of length 4? - (b) Given a graph \(G\). Is \(G\) bipartite? - (c) Given integers. Is there a subset of them whose sum is an even number? - (d) Given \(n\) integers. Is there a subset of them whose sum is divisible by 3? - (e) Given a graph \(G\). Does \(G\) contain an Euler circuit? 4. For which of the following problems can you prove membership in NP? - (a) Given a set of integers and another integer \(K\). Is there a subset of the given integers whose sum is \(K\)? - (b) Given a graph \(G\) and an integer \(K\). Does \(G\) contain a path of length \(2 > K\)? - (c) Given a set of \(K\) integers. Is it true that not all of them are prime? - (d) Given a set of \(K\) integers. Is it true that all of them are prime? ## 5.2 Turing Machines A Turing machine consists of: (a) A doubly infinite tape, that is marked off into squares that are numbered as shown in Fig. 5.2.1 below. Each square can contain a single character from the character set that the machine recognizes. For simplicity, we can assume that the character set contains just three symbols: '0', '1', and ' ' (blank). (b) A tape head that is capable of either reading a single character from a square on the tape or writing a single character on a square, or moving its position relative to the tape by an increment of one square in either direction. (c) A finite list of states such that at every instant the machine is in exactly one of those states. The possible states of the machine are, first of all, the regular states \(q_1, \ldots, q_n\), and second, three special states: - \(q_0\): the initial state - \(q_y\): the final state in a problem to which the answer is 'Yes' - \(q_n\): the final state in a problem to which the answer is 'No' (d) A program (or program module, if we think of it as a pluggable component) that directs the machine through the steps of a particular task. ``` ... ▢ ▢ ▢ ▢ ▢ ▢ ▢ ---, --3--2--| 0 1, 2 3 --- ... . . . . . ... ``` Fig. 5.2.1: A Turing machine tape Let’s describe the program module in more detail. Suppose that at a certain instant the machine is in state \(s\) (other than \(q_y\) or \(q_n\)) and that the symbol that has just been read from the tape is 'symbol'. Then from the pair \( (s, symbol) \) the program module will decide: 1. to which state \(s'\) the machine shall next go, and 2. which single character the machine will now write on the tape in the square over which the head is now positioned, and 3. whether the tape head will next move one square to the right or one square to the left. Image Analysis: ### Image Analysis #### Image Localization and Attribution: - **Image 1: Positioned at the top of the document.** - **Image 2: Positioned towards the bottom of the document, illustrating a Turing machine tape.** #### Object Detection and Classification: - **Image 1** contains: - Text blocks with mathematical problems and exercises. - **Image 2** contains: - A diagram of a Turing machine tape. #### Scene and Activity Analysis: - **Image 1**: - The scene includes a text that provides theoretical computer science exercises, specifically focusing on decision problems and NP-completeness. - **Image 2**: - The scene is a technical diagram explaining the Turing machine tape, showing how it is divided into squares and labeled. It provides a visual example of the tape used in Turing machines. #### Text Analysis: - **Image 1**: - Text Context: - The text is from a book and it reads: "coping with NP-completeness," followed by exercises for section 5.1 which involve proving the membership of problems in P or NP. - The focus is on problems related to graph theory and integer subsets. - Significant Excerpt: - "Exercises for section 5.1" - Problem examples: 1. Given integers \( K \) and \( a_1, a_2, ..., a_n \). Is the median of the n's smaller than \( K \)? - **Image 2**: - Text Description: - The text describes a Turing machine and its components, involving a doubly infinite tape marked off into squares, a tape head read-write mechanism, states of the machine, and a program module. #### Diagram and Chart Analysis: - **Image 2**: - Diagram Details: - The diagram (Fig. 5.2.1) shows a Turing machine tape divided into squares. - Labels each square with possible states: `0`, `1`, and `□` (blank). - Numerical axis labeling positions such as `-3`, `-2`, `-1`, `0`, `1`, `2`, `3`. - Insights: - Demonstrates how the Turing machine reads and writes symbols and transitions between states on each step. #### Anomaly Detection: - **Overall**: - No noticeable anomalies detected in the text or diagrams. Everything appears to be standard, clean, and without errors. #### Color Analysis: - **Overall**: - The document is in black and white, with a grayscale diagram in Image 2. - The absence of color makes the content formal and focused, suitable for academic and theoretical explanations. #### Perspective and Composition: - **Image 2**: - Composition: - The diagram is centrally placed, occupying significant space on the page to ensure clarity. It is horizontally aligned for better readability. - Elements like arrows and states are placed distinctly to avoid confusion. #### Contextual Significance: - **Image 1 & 2**: - These images are part of a larger academic text focused on theoretical computer science, specifically discussing NP-completeness and Turing machines. - They contribute valuable visual aids to understand complex concepts discussed in the text, reinforcing theoretical information with practical illustrations. #### Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows): - **Image 2**: - The process flow described involves the Turing machine's operation: reading a symbol, deciding the next state, writing a symbol, and moving the tape head. #### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions): - **Image 2**: - The process of how a Turing machine operates: - Reads a symbol from the tape. - Based on the read symbol and current state, determines the next state. - Writes a symbol on the tape. - Moves the tape head (left or right). #### Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations): - **Image 2**: - Types of symbols recognized by the Turing machine: `0`, `1`, and `□` (blank). - Types of states: Initial state (\( q_0 \)), regular states (\( q_1, q_2, ... \)), and special states (\( q_y, q_n \)). #### Trend and Interpretation and Tables: - **No tables or trends are presented in the images to provide analysis.** ### Conclusion These images provide theoretical exercises and practical diagrams from a book or academic material focusing on NP-completeness and Turing machines. The detailed explanations and visual aids are essential for understanding complex computer science concepts. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 116 Context: If we choose the truth values (T, T, F) for the variables, respectively, then the four clauses would acquire the truth values (T, T, T, F), and so this would be a satisfying truth assignment for the set of clauses. There are only eight possible ways to assign truth values to three variables, and after a little. more experimentation we might find out that these clauses would in fact be satisfied if we were to make the assignment (T,T,I) (how can we recognize a set of clauses that is satisfied by assigning to every variable the value ‘T T ?). The example already leaves one with the feeling that SAT might be a tough computational problem, because there are Zn possible sets of truth values that we might have to explore ff we were to do an exhaustive search. It is quite clear, however, that this problem belongs to NP. Indeed, it is a decision problem. Furthermore we can easily assign a certificate to every set of clauses for which the answer to SAT is ‘Yes, the clauses ``` - **Text Analysis:** - The text discusses the concept of NP-completeness and introduces Cook's Theorem. - It details the satisfiability problem (SAT) and provides an example to explain the concept of satisfiability. - The text is significant as it explains foundational concepts in computational complexity theory, particularly the classification of problems and the importance of NP-complete problems. ### 9. Perspective and Composition - **Perspective:** - The image is a direct scan or shot of a textbook page, taken from a straight-on perspective, ensuring all text is clearly visible and readable. - **Composition:** - The composition consists of structured text with sections, paragraphs, and an example. The page layout follows a typical textbook style with chapter headings, section numbers, and definitions. ### 13. Graph Numbers - No graphs are present in the image, thus no numerical data points to list. ### Additional Aspects #### Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows): - The image explains the process of determining the satisfiability of a set of clauses by assigning truth values to variables and evaluating the clauses based on those assignments. #### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions): - The process description involves assigning truth values to Boolean variables, determining the truth value of literals, and subsequently the truth value of clauses to check for satisfiability. #### Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations): - Types or categories specified include: - Boolean variables - Literals - Clauses #### Trend and Interpretation: - The text discusses a trend in computational problem classification, particularly focusing on the complexity class NP and NP-complete problems. It interprets the difficulty of satisfiability problems and their importance in computational theory. #### Tables: - No tables are present in the image. Overall, the image contributes significantly to the understanding of NP-completeness and the satisfiability problem, explaining key concepts and processes in computational complexity theory. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 116 Context: # Chapter 5: NP-completeness The class NP (Nondeterministic Polynomial) consists of these decision problems for which there exists a fast (polynomial time) algorithm that will verify, given a problem instance string \( s \) and a suitable certificate \( C(s) \), that \( s \) belongs to the language recognized by the machine, and for which, if \( s \) does not belong to the language, no certificate would cause an accepting computation to ensue. ## 5.3 Cook's Theorem The NP-complete problems are the hardest problems in NP, in the sense that if \( Q' \) is any decision problem in NP and \( Q \) is NP-complete problem, then every instance of \( Q' \) is polynomially reducible to an instance of \( Q \). As we have already remarked, the surprising thing is that there is an NP-complete problem at all, since it is not immediately clear why any single problem should hold the key to the polynomial time solvability of every problem in the class NP. But there is one. As soon as we see why there is one, then we'll be able to see more easily why there are hundreds of them, including many computational questions about discrete structures such as graphs, networks and games and about optimization problems, about algebraic structures, formal logic, and so forth. ### Here is the satisfiability problem, the first problem that was proved to be NP-complete, by Stephen Cook in 1971. We begin with a list of (Boolean) variables \( x_1, \ldots, x_n \). A literal is either one of the variables \( x_i \) or the negation of one of the variables, as \( \neg x_i \). There are \( 2n \) possible literals. A clause is a set of literals. The rules of the game are these. We assign the value ‘True’ (T) or ‘False’ (F) to each one of the variables. Having done that, each one of the literals inherits a truth value, namely a literal \( l \) has the same truth or falsity as the corresponding variable \( x_i \), and a literal \( \neg x_i \) has the opposite truth value from that of the variable \( x_i \). Finally each of the clauses also inherits a truth value from this process, and it is determined as follows. A clause has the value ‘True’ if and only if at least one of the literals in that clause has the value ‘T’; and otherwise it has the value ‘F’. Hence starting with an assignment of truth values to the variables, some true and some false, we end up with a determination of the truth values of each of the clauses, some true and some false. #### Definition A set of clauses is satisfiable if there exists an assignment of truth values to the variables that makes all the clauses true. Think of the word ‘or’ as being between each of the literals in a clause, and the word ‘and’ as being between the clauses. ### The satisfiability problem (SAT). Given a set of clauses. Does there exist a set of truth values (T or F), one for each variable, such that every clause contains at least one literal whose value is T (i.e., such that every clause is satisfied)? **Example:** Consider the set \( x_1, x_2, x_3 \) of variables. From these we might manufacture the following list of four clauses: - \( \{x_1, x_2\} \) - \( \{x_1, \neg x_3\} \) - \( \{x_2, x_3\} \) - \( \{\neg x_1, x_3\} \) If we choose the truth values (T, T, F) for the variables, respectively, then the four clauses would assign the truth values (T, T, F), and so this would not be a satisfying truth assignment for the set of clauses. There are only eight possible ways to assign truth values to three variables, and after a little more experimentation we might find out that these clauses would in fact be satisfied if we were to make the assignments (T, T, T) (how can we recognize a set of clauses that is satisfied by assigning to every variable the value ‘T’?) The example already leaves one with the feeling that SAT might be a tough computational problem, because there are \( 2^n \) possible sets of truth values that we might have to explore if we were to do an exhaustive search. It is quite clear, however, that this problem belongs to NP. Indeed, it is a decision problem. Furthermore we can easily assign a certificate to every set of clauses for which the answer to SAT is ‘Yes’, the clauses. Image Analysis: Based on the provided visual content, here is a detailed analysis according to the specified aspects: ### 1. Localization and Attribution - **Image Location:** The image is a single page from a textbook, located within a single view. - **Image Number:** Image 1 ### 4. Text Analysis - **Detected Text:** ``` Chapter 5: NP-completeness situation with a deterministic Turing machine, in which we decide whether or not the input string is in the language, without using any certificates. The class NP (Nondeterministic Polynomial) consists of those decision problems for which there exists a fast (polynomial time) algorithm that will verify, given a problem instance string and a suitable certificate C(x), that x belongs to the language recognized by the machine, and for which, if x does not belong to the language, no certificate would cause an accepting computation to ensue. 5.3 Cook’s Theorem The NP-complete problems are the hardest problems in NP, in the sense that if Q is any decision problem in NP and Q is an NP-complete problem, then every instance of Q is polynomially reducible to any instance of Q. As we have already remarked, the surprising thing is that there is an NP-complete problem at all, since it is not immediately clear why any single problem should hold the key to the polynomial time solvability of every problem in the class NP. But there is one. As soon as we see why there is one, then we’ll be able to see more easily why there are hundreds of them, including many computational questions about discrete structures such as graphs, networks and games and about optimization problems, about algebraic structures, formal logic, and so forth. Here is the satisfiability problem, the first problem that was proved to be NP-complete by Stephen Cook in 1971. We begin with a list of (Boolean) variables x1, ..., xn. A literal is either one of the variables xi or the negation of one of the variables, as x1. There are 2n possible literals. A clause is a set of literals. The rules of the game are these. We assign the value ‘True’ (T) or ‘False’ (F), to each one of the variables. Having done that, each one of the literals inherits a truth value, namely a literal xi has the same truth or falsity as the corresponding variable xi, and a literal xi has the opposite truth value from that of the variable xi. Finally each of the clauses also inherits a truth value from this process, and it is determined as follows. A clause has the value ‘T’ if and only if at least one of the literals in that clause has the value ‘T’; and otherwise it has the value ‘F’. Hence starting with an assignment of truth values to the variables, some true and some false, we end up with a determination of the truth values of each of the clauses, some true and some false. Definition. A set of clauses is satisfiable if there exists an assignment of truth values to the variables that makes all of the clauses true. Think of the word ‘or’ as being between each of the literals in the clause, and the word ‘and’ as being between the clauses. The satisfiability problem (SAT). Given a set of clauses. Does there exist a set of truth values (= T or F), one for each variable, such that every clause contains at least one literal whose value is T (i.e., such that every clause is satisfied)? Example: Consider the set x1, x2, x3 of variables. From these we might manufacture the following list of four clauses: {x1, x2}, {x1, x3}, {x2, x3}, {x1, x3}. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 120 Context: # Chapter 5: NP-completeness In each case the format of the clause is this: 'either the tape head is not positioned at square j, or the present state is not qk or the symbol just read is not l, but if they are then ...'. There is a clause as above for each step i = 0, ..., P(n) of the computation, for each square j = 1−P(n), P(n) of the tape, for each symbol l in the alphabet, and for each possible state qk of the machine—a polynomial number of clauses in all. The new configuration triple (NC, k, f) is, of course, as computed by the polynomial module. Now we have constructed a set of clauses with the following property. If we execute a recognizing computation on a string x and its certificate, in time at most P(n), then this computation determines a set of (True, False) values for all of the variables listed above, in such a way that all of the clauses just constructed are simultaneously satisfied. Conversely, if we have a set of values of the SAT variables that satisfies any of the clauses at once, then that set of values of the variables describes a certificate that would cause Turing machines to recognize the string x and it also describes, in intimate detail, the ensuing accepting computation that Turing machine would do if it were given x and that certificate. Hence every language in NP can be reduced to SAT. It is not difficult to check through the above construction and prove that the reduction is accomplishable in polynomial time. It follows that SAT is NP-complete. ## 5.4 Some other NP-complete problems Cook's theorem opened the way to the identification of a large number of NP-complete problems. The proof that Satisfiability is NP-complete required a demonstration that every problem in NP is polynomially reducible to SAT. To prove that some other problem X is NP-complete it will be sufficient to prove that SAT reduces to problem X. For if that is so then every problem in NP can be reduced to problem X by first reducing to an instance of SAT and then to an instance of X. In other words, if after Cook's theorem is a lot easier. To prove that some problem is NP-complete we need show only that SAT reduces to it. We don't have to go all the way back to the Turing machine computations any more. Just prove that if you can solve your problem then you can solve SAT. By Cook's theorem you will then know that by solving your problem you will have solved every problem in NP. For the purpose of being 'the second NP-complete problem,' consider the following special case of SAT, called 3-satisfiability, or 3SAT. An instance of 3SAT consists of a number of clauses, just as in SAT, except that the clauses are permitted to contain no more than three literals each. The question, as in SAT, is 'Are the clauses simultaneously satisfiable by some assignment of T'? What happens to the variables? ### Theorem 5.4.1. 3-satisfiability is NP-complete. **Proof.** Let an instance of SAT be given. We will show how to transform it quickly into an instance of 3SAT that is satisfiable if and only if the original SAT problem was satisfiable. More precisely, we are going to replace clauses that contain more than three literals with collections of clauses that contain exactly three literals and that have the same satisfiability as the original. In fact, suppose our instance of SAT contains a clause \[ {x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_k} \quad (k \geq 4). \tag{5.4.1} \] Then this clause will be replaced by k - 2 new clauses, utilizing k - 3 new variables \(z_i (i = 1, \ldots, k - 3)\) that are introduced just for this purpose. The k - 2 new clauses are \[ \begin{align*} {x_1, z_1}, \\ {x_2, z_1, z_2}, \\ {z_2, z_3}, \\ \ldots, \\ {z_{k - 3}, x_{k - 2}}. \tag{5.4.2} \end{align*} \] We now make the following claim. **Claim.** If \(x_1, \ldots, x_k\) is an assignment of truth values to the \(x_i\) for which the clause (5.4.1) is true, then there exist assignments \(x_i, \ldots, x_{k - 3}\) of truth values to the \(z_i\) such that all of the clauses (5.4.2) are simultaneously satisfied by \(x_{k - 3}\). Conversely, if \( (x', z') \) is some assignment that satisfies all of (5.4.2), then \(x'\) alone satisfies (5.4.1). Image Analysis: ### Comprehensive Examination of Visual Content #### 1. Localization and Attribution - **Image Position**: There is one primary image. - **Image Number**: Image 1. #### 2. Object Detection and Classification - **Detected Objects**: This image primarily consists of textual content. - **Key Features**: The text contains mathematical and algorithmic expressions, multiple paragraphs with theoretical explanations, headers, and footnotes. The text spans the entire page, partitioned into structured sections. #### 3. Scene and Activity Analysis - **Scene Description**: The image displays a page from a technical or academic document, specifically a section discussing NP-completeness. - **Activity**: Textual analysis and explanation of theoretical computer science concepts. - **Main Actors**: Descriptions and explanations of theoretical algorithms and proofs. #### 4. Text Analysis - **Detected Text**: - **Headers**: - Chapter 5: NP-completeness - 5.4 Some other NP-complete problems - Theorem 5.4.1: 3-satisfiability is NP-complete. - **Body Text**: - The text explains concepts related to NP-completeness, a subset of computational problems that are critical in computer science. - It includes explanations of SAT, reductions to 3SAT, and a proof that 3-satisfiability is NP-complete. - **Equations and Mathematical Expressions**: - Variables and clauses descriptions are provided (e.g., x1, x2,..., xk with (k ≥ 4)). - Mathematical expressions such as "{x1, x2, ..., xk}" and their constraints. - **Proofs and Logical Steps**: - Logical steps in the proofs, including hypotheses and claims. **Significance**: - The text delves into the significance of NP-completeness and provides theoretical foundations for problem reductions in computational complexity theory. - Explains Cook's theorem and its implications on problem-solving in NP classes. #### 10. Contextual Significance - **Overall Document Context**: - The page appears to be part of a larger academic text or textbook focused on computational theory, particularly concepts around NP-completeness. - The chapter on NP-completeness is foundational for understanding problem-solving and computational complexities in computer science. - **Contribution to Overall Message**: - The explanations and proofs contribute to the readers' understanding of NP-complete problems, specifically highlighting the 3-satisfiability problem as a cornerstone example. - They serve as educational content for students or professionals learning about algorithm theory and computational complexity. #### 12. Graph and Trend Analysis - **Trend Interpretation**: - The section showcases the importance of understanding reductions and satisfiability problems within NP. It interprets theoretical trends indicating universal steps in complexity theory. #### 17. Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations) - **Types/Categories**: - NP-complete problems. - Satisfiability, SAT, and 3SAT problems. - Polynomial-time reductions. #### 19. Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows) - **Process Flow Significance**: - The text outlines process steps to reduce one problem to another within the NP category, specifically from SAT to 3SAT. - It includes logical flows and procedures associated with transforming and solving computational problems, reinforcing theoretical and practical understanding. #### Conclusion The page is a rich textual and theoretical exposition on NP-completeness, laden with mathematical notations and proofs pivotal for readers studying computational complexity. The content is methodically structured to build upon foundational concepts leading to proofs of NP-complete classifications, providing an in-depth tutorial on the subject matter. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 121 Context: # 5.4 Some other NP-complete problems To prove the claim, first suppose that \((5.4.1)\) is satisfied by some assignment \(x^*\). Then one, at least, of the \(k\) literals \(z_1, \ldots, z_k\) say \(z_r\) has the value \(\text{True}\). Then we can satisfy all \(k - 2\) of the transformed clauses \((5.4.2)\) by assigning \(z_r = \text{True}\) for \(s < r - 2\) and \(z_r = \text{False}\) for \(s > r - 2\). It is easy to check that each one of the \(k - 2\) new clauses is satisfied. Conversely, suppose that all of the new clauses are satisfied by some assignment of the truth values of the \(x\)s and the \(z\)s. We will show that at least one of the \(x\)s must be \(\text{True}\); so that the original clause will be satisfied. Suppose, to the contrary, that all of the \(x\)s are false. Since, in the new clauses none of the \(x\)s are negated, the fact that the new clauses are satisfied tells us that they would remain satisfied without any of the \(x\)s. Hence the clauses \[ \{x_1\}, \{x_2\}, \{x_3\}, \ldots, \{x_{k-4},x_{k-3}\} \] are satisfied by the values of the \(x\)s. If we scan the list from left to right we discover, in turn, that \(x_1\) is true, \(x_2\) is true, and finally, much to our surprise, that \(x_{k-3}\) is true, and \(x_k\) is also false, a contradiction which establishes the truth of the claim made above. The observation that the transformations just discussed can be carried out in polynomial time completes the proof of theorem \(5.4.1\). We remark, in passing, that the problem \(2\text{SAT}\) is in P. Our collection of NP-complete problems is growing. Now we have two, and that is only the beginning. We will show next how to reduce \(3\text{SAT}\) to a graph coloring problem, thereby proving: ## Theorem 5.4.2. The graph vertex coloring problem is NP-complete. **Proof:** Given an instance of \(3\text{SAT}\), that is to say, given a collection of \(C_i\) clauses, involving \(n\) variables and having at most three literals per clause, we will construct, in polynomial time, a graph \(G\) with the property that its vertices can be properly colored in \(k + 1\) colors if and only if the given clauses are satisfiable. We will assume that \(n > 4\), the contrary case being trivial. The graph \(G\) will have \(3 + k\) vertices: \[ \{x_1, \ldots, x_n\}, \{y_1, \ldots, y_n\}, \{C_1, \ldots, C_k\} \] Now we will describe the set of edges of \(G\). First each vertex \(x_i\) is joined to \(C_j\) if \(x_i\) is one of the literals in \(C_j\). May we interrupt the proceedings to say again why we’re doing all of this? You have just read the description of a certain graph \(G\). The graph is one that can be drawn as soon as someone hands us a \(3\text{SAT}\) problem. We described the graph by listing its vertices and then listing its edges. What does the graph do for us? We suppose that we have just bought a computer program that can decide if graphs are colorable in a given number of colors. We paid $4.95 for it, and we’d like to use it. But the first problem that needs solving happens to be a \(3\text{SAT}\) problem, not a graph coloring problem. We aren’t so easily discouraged, though. We convert the \(3\text{SAT}\) problem into a graph that is \(k + 1\)-colorable if and only if the original \(3\text{SAT}\) problem was satisfiable. Now we can get our money’s worth by running the graph coloring program even though what we really wanted to do was solve a \(3\text{SAT}\) problem. Image Analysis: ### 1. Localization and Attribution: - There is one image on the page. The entire content of the page is considered as a single image. ### 2. Object Detection and Classification: - The primary object in the image is text content. - Key features detected: - Various paragraphs discussing mathematical and computational concepts. - Mathematical notations and formulas. - A section header and a theorem with a proof. ### 3. Scene and Activity Analysis: - The scene represents a page from a textbook or academic paper covering topics in computational complexity theory, specifically NP-complete problems. - The main activity involves the explanation of certain problems, proofs, and observations in the field of computer science. ### 4. Text Analysis: - **Header:** - “5.4 Some other NP-complete problems” - **Paragraph 1:** - Discuss how certain clauses are satisfied by specific assignments of variables \(x\). - **Paragraph 2:** - Contradicts the previous assumption by negating all \(x_{i}\). - **Mathematical Expression:** - Lists of clauses \(\{z_{1}\}, \{z_{1},z_{2}\}, \{z_{2},z_{3}\},\ldots,\{z_{k-2},z_{k-1},z_{k}\}\) and \(\{z_{k}\}\). - **Observation:** - Discusses the satisfiability transformations and polynomial time completions. - **Remark:** - Notes that the problem “2SAT” is in P. - **Theorem 5.4.2:** - Title: “The graph vertex coloring problem is NP-complete.” - **Proof:** - Describes the construction of a graph \(G\) from a given instance of 3SAT and discusses the NP-completeness proof. - Lists vertices \(x_{1}, x_{2}, \ldots,x_{n}, \overline{x}_{1}, \overline{x}_{2}, \ldots, \overline{x}_{n}, y_{1}, y_{2}, \ldots, y_{k}, \{C_{1}, \ldots, C_{k}\}\). - Details the connection of vertices \(x_{i}, \overline{x}_{i}, y_{i}\), etc. ### 5. Diagram and Chart Analysis: - There are no diagrams or charts in the image. ### 6. Product Analysis: - No products are depicted in the image. ### 7. Anomaly Detection: - No anomalies or unusual elements detected. ### 8. Color Analysis: - The image consists of black text on a white background. Dominant colors observed are black (text) and white (background). ### 9. Perspective and Composition: - The perspective is front-facing as it is a scan or capture of a page from a document. - The composition is linear and text-heavy, organized into sections, paragraphs, and mathematical notations. ### 10. Contextual Significance: - The image seems to be part of a textbook on computational complexity, particularly focusing on NP-complete problems. - It contributes to the overall message by providing theoretical explanations and proofs related to NP-complete problems. ### 12. Graph and Trend Analysis: - No graphs are included. ### 13. Graph Numbers: - There are no statistical graphs with data points in the image. ### Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows): - The process of proving the theorem and discussing the transformation from 3SAT to graph coloring is described. ### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions): - The text outlines the process of proving the graph vertex coloring problem is NP-complete by transforming a 3SAT problem. ### Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations): - Types mentioned include NP problems, 3-SAT problem, 2SAT, and graph vertex coloring problem. ### Trend and Interpretation: - The trend follows the discussion of NP-completeness proofs, showcasing transformations from one problem type to another to demonstrate hardness. ### Tables: - No tables are present in the image. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 122 Context: # Chapter 5: NP-completeness In Fig. 5.4.1 we show the graph \( G \) of 11 vertices that corresponds to the following instance of 3SAT: - \( C_1 = \{ x_i, \overline{x_i} \} \) - \( C_2 = \{ x_1, x_2, \overline{x_2} \} \) ![The graph for a 3SAT problem](path_to_image) Now we claim that this graph is \( n + 1 \) colorable if and only if the clauses are satisfiable. Clearly, \( G \) cannot be colored in fewer than \( n \) colors, because the \( n \) vertices \( x_1, \ldots, x_n \) are all connected to each other and therefore they alone already require different colors for a proper coloration. Suppose that \( x_i \) is assigned color \( i \) (for \( i = 1, \ldots, n \)). Do we need new colors in order to color the \( x_i \) vertices? Since vertex \( x_i \) is connected to every \( y \) vertex except \( x_i \), if color \( i \) is going to be used on the \( x_i \)'s, it will have to be assigned to one of the \( y_j \), but not both, since they are connected to each other. Hence a new color, color \( n + 1 \), will have to be introduced in order to color the \( x_j \)'s and \( x_i \)'s. Further, if we are going to color the vertices of \( G \) in only \( n + 1 \) colors, the only way to do it will be to assign color \( n + 1 \) to exactly one member of each pair \( (x_i, \overline{x_i}) \), and color it to the other one, for each \( i = 1, \ldots, n \). It remains to color the vertices \( C_1, \ldots, C_k \). The graph will be \( n + 1 \) colorable if and only if we can do this without using any new colors. Since each clause contains at most three literals, and \( n > 4 \), every variable \( C_j \) must be adjacent to both \( x_i \) and \( x_j \) for at least one value of \( j \). Therefore, we conclude \( C_k \) must be colored in one of the colors \( 1, \ldots, n \). Since \( C_1 \) is connected by an edge to every vertex \( x_j \) or \( \overline{x_j} \) that is not in the clause \( C \), it follows that \( C \) cannot be colored in the same color as any \( x_i \) that is not in the clause \( C \). Hence the color that we assign to \( C_j \) must be the same as the color of some 'True' vertex \( x_i \) that corresponds to a literal that is in clause \( C_j \). Therefore the graph is \( n + 1 \) colorable if and only if there is a 'True' vertex for each \( C_j \), and this means exactly that the clauses are satisfiable. By means of many, often quite ingenious, transformations of the kind that we have just seen, the list of NP-complete problems has grown rapidly since the first example, and the 21 additional problems found by R. Karp. Hundreds of such problems are now known. Here are a few of the more important ones. Image Analysis: ## Comprehensive Examination of the Attached Visual Content ### 1. Localization and Attribution: - **Image Identification:** Single page containing a diagram and accompanying text. ### 2. Object Detection and Classification: - **Image 1:** - **Objects Detected:** Graph, vertices, edges. - **Categories:** Mathematical diagram representing a graph G. - **Description:** The graph contains 11 vertices, labeled \( x_1, x_2, ..., x_7 \) and \(\bar{x_1}, \bar{x_2}, ..., \bar{x_4} \), with edges connecting various pairs of vertices. ### 3. Scene and Activity Analysis: - **Scene Description:** The scene depicts a mathematical illustration relevant to NP-completeness, specifically showing a graph related to the 3SAT problem. - **Activities:** The diagram is used to visualize the process of transforming a 3SAT problem into a graph coloring problem. ### 4. Text Analysis: - **Text Detected:** Several sections of text, including mathematical notation and a paragraph of explanation. - **Notations and Explanations:** - \( C_1 = \{x_i, \bar{x_1}, \} \) - \( C_2 = \{x_i, x_2, \bar{x_2} \} \) - "Fig. 5.4.1: The graph for a 3SAT problem" - Detailed explanation of the graph's properties and its relevance. - **Summary of Content:** The text explains how the graph corresponds to an instance of the 3SAT problem and covers the logic behind its structure and coloring. ### 5. Diagram and Chart Analysis: - **Diagram Description:** - **Axes and Scales:** Not applicable; this is a non-axial graph illustration. - **Vertices:** 11 vertices denoted by specific variables. - **Edges:** Connections between vertices following specific rules relating to the 3SAT problem. - **Key Insight:** The graph represents how a 3SAT problem can be mapped to a graph coloring problem, with a focus on demonstrating the minimal color requirements under given constraints. ### 8. Color Analysis: - **Color Composition:** Monochromatic, black on white. - **Dominant Colors:** Black for lines and text, white for the background. ### 9. Perspective and Composition: - **Perspective:** Frontal view, presenting the graph clearly and directly. - **Composition:** The graph is centrally located, accompanied by descriptive text above and below. The mathematical notations are positioned near relevant parts of the graph for clarity. ### 10. Contextual Significance: - **Overall Document/Website Context:** Likely part of a textbook or academic paper on computational complexity, specifically focusing on NP-completeness and the 3SAT problem. - **Contributions to Theme:** The image and accompanying text illustrate an important concept in theoretical computer science, showing the practical application of graph theory in solving logical problems. ### 12. Graph and Trend Analysis: - **Trend Identification:** The representation focuses on how the logical structure of the 3SAT problem influences the graph's design and coloring constraints. - **Significance:** The graph demonstrates the theoretical underpinning of why certain problems in NP-completeness can be visualized and tackled through graph theory. ### 13. Graph Numbers: - **Data Points for Each Row:** - Vertices: \( x_1, x_2, x_3, x_4, x_5, \bar{x_1}, \bar{x_2}, \bar{x_3}, \bar{x_4} \) - Connections: Specific pairwise connections between these vertices as defined by the problem constraints. ### Additional Aspects: - **Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows):** The flow involves transforming a 3SAT problem into a graph and analyzing its colorability. - **Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions):** The text describes the steps involved in showing how the graph relates to the 3SAT problem, including the logic behind vertex coloring. - **Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations):** Distinction between vertices representing literals and those representing clauses. ### Conclusion: The attached visual content provides a detailed and annotated graph related to the 3SAT problem in the context of NP-completeness. It utilizes a clear mathematical representation to illustrate a complex concept in computational theory, accompanied by thorough explanations to aid understanding. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 123 Context: Maximum clique: We are given a graph \( G \) and an integer \( K \). The question is to determine whether or not there is a set of \( K \) vertices in \( G \), each of which is joined, by an edge of \( G \), to all of the others. Edge coloring: Given a graph \( G \) and an integer \( K \), can we color the edges of \( G \) in \( K \) colors, so that whenever two edges meet at a vertex, they will have different colors? Let us refer to an edge coloring of this kind as a proper coloring of the edges of \( G \). A beautiful theorem of Vizing's deals with this question. If \( \Delta \) denotes the largest degree of any vertex in the given graph, the Vizing's theorem asserts that the edges of \( G \) can be properly colored in either \( \Delta \) or \( \Delta + 1 \) colors. Since it is obvious that at least \( \Delta \) colors will be needed, this means that the edge chromatic number is in doubt by only one unit, for every graph \( G \). Nevertheless, the decision as to whether the correct answer is \( \Delta \) or \( \Delta + 1 \) is NP-complete. Hamilton path: In a given graph \( G \), is there a path that visits every vertex of \( G \) exactly once? Target sum: Given a finite set of positive integers whose sum is \( S \)? The above list, together with SAT, 3SAT, Travelling Salesman and Graph Coloring, constitutes a modest sampling of the class of these seemingly intractable problems. Of course, it must not be assumed that every problem that "sounds like" an NP-complete problem is necessarily so hard. If for example we ask for an Euler path instead of a Hamilton path (i.e., if we want to traverse edges rather than vertices) the problem would no longer be NP-complete, and in fact it would be in P, thanks to theorem 1.6.1. As another example, the fact that one can find the edge connectivity of a given graph in polynomial time (see section 3.8) is rather amazing considering the quite difficult appearance of the problem. One of our motivations for including the network flow algorithms in this book was, indeed, to show how very sophisticated algorithms can sometimes prove that seemingly hard problems are in fact computationally tractable. ## Exercises for section 5.4 1. Is the claim that we made and proved above (just after (5.4.2)) identical with the statement that the clause (5.4.1) is satisfiable if and only if the clauses (5.4.2) are simultaneously satisfiable? Discuss. 2. Is the claim that we made and proved above (just after (5.4.2)) identical with the statement that the Boolean expression (5.4.1) is equal to the product of the Boolean expressions (5.4.2) in the sense that their truth values are identical on every set of inputs? Discuss. 3. Let it be desired to find out if a given graph \( G \) of \( V \) vertices, can be vertex colored in \( K \) colors. If we transform the problem into an instance of SAT, exactly how many clauses will there be? ## 5.5 Half a loaf ... If we simply want to solve an NP-complete problem, then we are faced with a very long computation. Is there anything that can be done to lighten the load? In a number of cases various kinds of probabilistic and approximate algorithms have been developed, some very ingenious, and these may often be quite serviceable, as we have already seen in the case of primality testing. Here are some of the strategies of "near" solutions that have been developed. ### Type 1: *Almost surely ...* Suppose we have an NP-complete problem that asks if there is a certain kind of substructure embedded inside a given structure. Then we may be able to develop an algorithm with the following properties: (a) It always runs in polynomial time (b) When it finds a solution then that solution is always a correct one (c) It doesn’t always find a solution, but it "almost always" does, in the sense that the ratio of successes to total cases approaches unity as the size of the input grows large. An example of such an algorithm is one that will find a Hamilton path in almost all graphs, failing to do so sometimes, but not often, and running always in polynomial time. We will describe such an algorithm below. * V. G. Vizing. On an estimate of the chromatic class of a \( p \)-graph (Russian), Diskret. Analiz. 3 (1964), 25-30. Image Analysis: ### Image Analysis #### 1. Localization and Attribution - **Image Position:** - The image is a full-page document. - Consists of text blocks and headings. #### 2. Object Detection and Classification - **Detected Objects:** - Text - Header - Subheaders - Paragraphs - Footnote #### 3. Scene and Activity Analysis - **Scene:** - The scene is an academic or educational document page. - Contains discussions about algorithmic problems. #### 4. Text Analysis - **Extracted Text:** - **Maxium clique:** Discusses testing the presence of K vertices fully connected in a graph. - **Edge coloring:** Color edges of G in K colors ensuring different colors at meeting points. - **Hamilton path:** Finding a path that visits each vertex exactly once. - **Target sum:** Identifying a subset whose sum equals S. - **Exercises for section 5.4:** Questions about solving and validating Boolean expressions. - **5.5 Half a loaf ...:** Strategies for tackling NP-complete problems with polynomial time algorithms. - **Type I:** Discussing probabilistic and approximate algorithms exhibiting the substructure defined. - **Footnote:** Refers to V.G. Vizing's work on chromatic classes of graphs (in Russian). #### 8. Color Analysis - **Color Composition:** - Predominantly black text on a white background. #### 9. Perspective and Composition - **Perspective:** - Straight-on view typical of a scanned or digitized document. - **Composition:** - The text is divided into logical sections with headers and subheaders guiding the reader through different topics. #### 10. Contextual Significance - **Overall Message:** - The document seems to be part of a larger text or book about graph theory and NP-complete problems. - The discussions and exercises suggest an educational context aimed at advancing understanding of specific computational problems. #### 12. Graph and Trend Analysis - **Trends and Interpretation:** - Theoretical exploration of solving computational problems using different techniques. - Focus on assessing and proving the complexity of problems. ### Additional Aspects #### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions) - The document describes processes and strategies to tackle NP-complete problems. It examines knowing when an algorithm consistently solves a subproblem and approximations for solutions. #### Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations) - **Type I: 'Almost surely...'** - Describes an algorithm finding a substructure in polynomial time with varying accuracy. #### Trend and Interpretation - The text identifies potential trends in the development of approximate and probabilistic algorithms for NP-complete problems, indicating advances in practical approximations when exact solutions are infeasible. ### Conclusion The analyzed page is from an educational document likely assessing graph theory problems and algorithmic complexity. It covers how certain problems can be translated into NP-complete problems, discusses potential approaches, and sets exercises for further understanding, highlighting the importance of theoretical computer science in practical problem-solving contexts. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 125 Context: # 5.5 Half a loaf ... enhanced chances of ultimate completion. ![Fig. 5.5.1: The short circuit](path/to/image) Here is a formal statement of the algorithm of Angluin and Valiant for finding a Hamilton path or circuit in an undirected graph \( G \): ```plaintext procedure uh(G: graph; s: vertex); { finds a Hamilton path (if \( s \neq t \)) or a Hamilton circuit (if \( s = t \)) in an undirected graph \( G \) and returns `success`, or fails, and returns `failure` } G' := G; ndp := s; P := empty path; repeat if ndp is an isolated point of \( G' \) then return `failure` else choose uniformly at random an edge (ndp, v) from among the edges of \( G' \) that are incident with ndp and delete that edge from \( G' \); if \( v \neq t \) and \( v \in P \) then adjoint the edge (ndp, v) to \( P \); ndp := v else if \( v \neq t \) and \( v \in P \) then { This is the short-circuit of Fig. 5.5.1 } u := neighbor of \( t \) in \( P \) that is closer to ndp; delete edge (u, v) from \( P \); adjoint edge (ndp, u) to \( P \); ndp := u end; { then } end; else until \( P \) contains every vertex of \( G \) (except \( T \), if \( s \neq t \) and edge (ndp, t) is in \( G \) but not in \( G' \); adjoint edge (ndp, t) to \( P \) and return `success` end; { uh } ``` As stated above, the algorithm makes only a very modest claim: either it succeeds or it fails! Of course, what makes it valuable is the accompanying theorem, which asserts that in fact the procedure almost always succeeds, provided the graph \( G \) has a good chance of having a Hamilton path or circuit. Image Analysis: ### Analysis of the Attached Visual Content #### 1. **Localization and Attribution:** - **Image 1:** Positioned at the top of the page. - **Image 2:** Positioned below Image 1. #### 2. **Object Detection and Classification:** - **Image 1:** - Objects: Graph showing a path labeled "Path P (before)". - Key Features: The path includes points connected by edges and a specific point labeled "ndp". - **Image 2:** - Objects: Graph showing a path labeled "Path P (after)". - Key Features: This path also includes points connected by edges and a specific point labeled "ndp", but the layout of the path differs from the first graph. #### 3. **Scene and Activity Analysis:** - **Image 1:** Depicts the initial state of a path (Path P) in an undirected graph with a marked point "ndp". This suggests steps are to be taken to transform this path. - **Image 2:** Shows the final state of a path (Path P) after a transformation involving the point "ndp". This indicates a change or development towards achieving a goal, likely related to finding a Hamilton path or circuit. #### 4. **Text Analysis:** - **Extracted Text:** - Title: "Fig. 5.5.1: The short circuit" - Descriptive Text: "Here is a formal statement of the algorithm of Angluin and Valiant for finding a Hamilton path or circuit in an undirected graph G:" - Procedure (Algorithm Description): ``` procedure uhc(G: graph, s, t: vertex); {finds a Hamilton path (if s ≠ t) or a Hamilton circuit (if s = t) P in an undirected graph G and returns `success`, or fails, and returns `failure`} G' := G; ndp := s; P := empty path; repeat if ndp is an isolated point of G' then return `failure` else choose uniformly at random an edge (ndp, v) from among the edges of G' that are incident with ndp and delete that edge from G'; if v ≠ t and v ∉ P then adjoin the edge (ndp, v) to P; ndp := v else if v ≠ t and v ∈ P then {This is the short-circuit of Fig. 5.5.1} u := neighbor of v in P that is closer to ndp; delete edge (u, v) from P; adjoin edge (ndp, v) to P; ndp := u end; {then} end; {else} until P contains every vertex of G (except T, if s ≠ t) and edge (ndp, t) is in G but not in G'; adjoin edge (ndp, t) to P and return `success` end; {uhc} ``` - Context: The text provides a detailed algorithm for finding a Hamilton path or circuit, explaining logical steps and conditions. This algorithm is crucial for understanding the transformation depicted in the graphs (Images 1 and 2). #### 5. **Diagram and Chart Analysis:** - **Image 1:** Represents the initial layout of a graph (Path P before transformation) with specific vertices and an isolated point "ndp". - **Image 2:** Shows the same graph after a transformation process described in the algorithm, depicting how to potentially find a Hamilton path or circuit. - **Axes and Legends:** Not applicable to these visual representations, as they are pure network diagrams. #### 6. **Product Analysis:** Not applicable. #### 7. **Anomaly Detection:** No anomalies detected; all elements appear to be consistent with the algorithm's steps described in the text. #### 8. **Color Analysis:** - **Image 1 and Image 2:** Both diagrams are in black and white, focusing on lines and points. The lack of colors emphasizes the structure and connectivity of the graphs. #### 9. **Perspective and Composition:** - **Perspective:** Direct 2D view from above, presenting a clear view of each point and edge in the graphs. - **Composition:** Simple and functional, with points and edges arranged to clearly depict the connections and transformations of the paths. #### 10. **Contextual Significance:** - These images and the accompanying text form part of a section in a document or a book discussing graph algorithms, specifically the Hamilton path and circuit problem. The diagrams illustrate the intermediate and final stages of the algorithm applied to a graph. ### Summary: - This page illustrates and explains an algorithm (by Angluin and Valiant) for finding a Hamilton path or circuit in an undirected graph. - Two diagrams show the state of the path before and after the application of the algorithm. - The text provides a formal algorithmic statement, describing each step and the conditions involved in transforming the path. - The significance lies in the visual and textual explanation of a complex algorithm, aiding in understanding its practical application. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 126 Context: - **Tables**: None included in the provided content. This detailed analysis covers multiple aspects to provide a comprehensive understanding of the attached visual content. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 126 Context: # Chapter 5: NP-completeness What kind of graph has such a ‘good chance’? A great deal of research has gone into the study of how many edges a graph has to have before one can assure it must contain certain given structures. For instance, how many edges must a graph of \( n \) vertices have before we can be almost certain that it will contain a complete graph of \( n \) vertices? To say that graphs have a property ‘almost certainly’ is to say that the ratio of the number of graphs on \( n \) vertices that have the property to the number of graphs on \( n \) vertices approaches 1 as \( n \) grows without bound. For the Hamilton path problem, an important dividing line, or threshold, turns out to be at the level of \( \log n \) edges. That is to say, a graph of \( n \) vertices that has \( o(\log n) \) edges has relatively little chance of being even connected, whereas a graph with \( \geq \log n \) edges is almost certainly connected, and almost certainly has a Hamilton path. We now state the theorem of Angluin and Valiant, which asserts that the algorithm above will almost surely succeed if the graph \( G \) has enough edges. ## Theorem 5.5.1 Fix a positive real number \( \epsilon \). There exist numbers \( M \) and \( c \) such that if we choose a graph \( G \) at random from among those of \( n \) vertices and at least \( cn \) edges, and we choose arbitrary vertices \( s, t \) in \( G \), then the probability that algorithm UHC returns 'success' before making a total of \( M \log n \) attempts to extend partly constructed paths is \( 1 - O(n^{-\epsilon}) \). ## 5.6 Backtracking (I): independent sets In this section, we are going to describe an algorithm that is capable of solving some NP-complete problems fast, on the average, while at the same time guaranteeing that a solution will always be found, be it quickly or slowly. The method is called backtracking, and it has long been a standard method in computer search problems when all else fails. It has been common to think of backtracking as a very long process, and indeed can be. But recently it has been shown that the method can be very fast on average, and that in the graph coloring problem, for instance, it functions in an average of constant time, i.e., the time is independent of the number of vertices, although to be sure, the worst-case behavior is very exponential. We first illustrate the backtrack method in the context of a search for the largest independent set of vertices (a set of vertices too two of which are joined by an edge) in a given graph \( G \), an NP-complete problem. In this case the average time behavior of the method is not constant, or even polynomial, but is subexponential. The method is also easy to analyze and describe in this case. Hence consider a graph \( G \) of \( n \) vertices, in which the vertices have been numbered \( 1, 2, \ldots, n \). We want to find, in \( G \), the size of the largest independent set of vertices. In Fig. 5.6.1 below, the graph \( G \) has 6 vertices. ![Fig. 5.6.1: Find the largest independent set](#) Begin by searching for an independent set \( S \) that contains vertex 1, so let \( S = \{ 1 \} \). Now attempt to enlarge \( S \). We cannot enlarge \( S \) by adjoining vertex 2 to it, but we can add vertex 3. Our set \( S \) is now \( \{ 1, 3 \} \). Now we cannot add vertex 4 (joined to 1) or vertex 5 (joined to 3) or vertex 6 (joined to 3), so we backtrack. Therefore we backtrack, by replacing the most recently added member of \( S \) by the next choice that we might have made for it. In this case, we delete vertex 3 from \( S \), and the next choice would be vertex 6. The set \( S \) is \( \{ 1, 6 \} \). Again we have a dead end. If we backtrack again, there are no further choices with which to replace vertex 6, so we backtrack even further, and not only delete 6 from \( S \) but also replace vertex 1 by the next possible choice for it, namely vertex 2. 122 Image Analysis: ### Analysis of Attached Visual Content #### 1. Localization and Attribution - **Number of Images:** - There is a single image embedded in the text, which will be referred to as Image 1. - **Position:** - Image 1 is located centrally on the page at the bottom part. #### 2. Object Detection and Classification - **Image 1:** - **Objects Detected:** - A labeled graph with vertices. - Text annotations and numerical notations. - Arrows indicating directions and connections. - **Classification:** - The object is a graph typically used in mathematical and computational contexts to illustrate the concept of independent sets. #### 3. Scene and Activity Analysis - **Image 1:** - **Scene Description:** - The image depicts a graphical representation of a graph, where nodes (vertices) connected by edges (lines) are showcased. The vertices are numbered, and connections between them indicate edges. - **Activities Taking Place:** - The activity involves finding the largest independent set, which is a set of vertices in a graph, none of which are adjacent to each other. #### 4. Text Analysis - **Text in Image 1:** - Text below the image: "Fig. 5.6.1: Find the largest independent set" - Intended to describe the process depicted in the illustration above it. - The numerical notations and annotations on the graph: - Vertices numbered 1 to 6. - An arrowed sequence illustrating connections and potential selections for the independent set. - **Content Significance:** - The text and numerical annotations are crucial for understanding the step-by-step process of identifying an independent set in graph theory. #### 5. Diagram and Chart Analysis - **Image 1:** - **Data and Trends Presented:** - The diagram represents a graph used for backtracking to find the largest independent set of vertices. - Shows a step-by-step process highlighting the vertices chosen and discarded. - **Axes, Scales, and Legends:** - Vertices are marked by numbers (1 to 6). - Lines (edges) connecting these vertices indicate relationships. - **Key Insights:** - Shows how backtracking can help identify an independent set in the graph. - Demonstrates the complexity and decision points in the algorithm. #### 7. Anomaly Detection - **No noticeable anomalies** in the context of the image and supporting text. #### 8. Color Analysis - **Predominant Colors:** - Black and white. - Impact: The monochromatic scheme is typical for scientific and mathematical diagrams, focusing attention on the structure and details without color distraction. #### 9. Perspective and Composition - **Image 1:** - **Perspective:** - The image is presented from a front view, ensuring clarity of all the nodes and connections. - **Composition:** - Balanced layout, central focus on the graph. - Clear and labeled vertices with connecting edges, illustrating the step-by-step process of finding the independent set. #### 10. Contextual Significance - **Image 1:** - **Context in the Document:** - The image supports the text explaining backtracking and its application in finding the largest independent set in NP-complete problems. - **Contribution to the Overall Message:** - Helps in visualizing and understanding the theoretical explanations provided in the text. #### 11. Metadata Analysis - **No metadata available** directly from the image. #### 12. Graph and Trend Analysis - **Image 1:** - **Trend Identification:** - Steps in selecting vertices aiming to maximize the independent set while avoiding adjacency. - **Data Interpretation:** - The graph and steps illustrate trials and errors in the selection process, indicating potential complexities and requiring backtracking. ### Conclusion: The attached content includes a detailed analysis of a single image illustrating the backtracking process to find an independent set in graph theory. The analysis comprehensively covers the visual elements, context, and significance of the image within the document. This aids in understanding the theoretical underpinnings of the text and provides clarity on the subject matter discussed. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 127 Context: ``` # 5.6 Backtracking (I): Independent Sets To speed up the discussion, we will now show the list of all sets \( S \) that turn up from start to finish of the algorithm: - \( \{1\} \) - \( \{3\} \) - \( \{13\} \) - \( \{16\} \) - \( \{2\} \) - \( \{24\} \) - \( \{245\} \) - \( \{25\} \) - \( \{34\} \) - \( \{345\} \) - \( \{4\} \) - \( \{45\} \) - \( \{6\} \) A convenient way to represent the search process is by means of the backtrack search tree \( T \). This is a tree whose vertices are arranged on levels \( L = 0, 1, 2, \ldots \) for a graph of \( n \) vertices. Each vertex of \( T \) corresponds to an independent set of vertices in \( G \). Two vertices of \( T \) corresponding to independent sets \( S_1 \) and \( S_2 \) of vertices of \( G \) are joined by an edge in \( T \) if \( S_1 \) and \( S_2 \) consist of a single element: the highest-numbered vertex in \( S_2 \). On level \( L \), we find a vertex \( S \) for every independent set of exactly \( L \) vertices of \( G \). Level 0 consists of a single root vertex, corresponding to the empty set of vertices of \( G \). The complete backtrack search tree for the problem of finding a maximum independent set in the graph \( G \) of Fig. 5.6.1 is shown in Fig. 5.6.2 below. ## Fig. 5.6.2: The Backtrack Search Tree The backtrack algorithm amounts just to visiting every vertex of the search tree \( T \), without actually having to write down the tree explicitly, in advance. Observe that the list of sets \( S \) above, or equivalently, the list of nodes of the tree \( T \), consists of exactly every independent set in the graph \( G \). A reasonable measure of the complexity of the searching job, therefore, is the number of independent sets that \( G \) has. In the example above, the graph \( G \) had 19 independent sets of vertices, including the empty set. The question of the complexity of backtrack search is therefore the same as the question of determining the number of independent sets of the graph \( G \). Some graphs have an enormous number of independent sets. The graph \( T_n \), of \( n \) vertices and no edges whatever has \( 2^n \) independent sets of vertices. The backtrack tree will have \( 2^n \) nodes, and the search will be a long one indeed. The complete graph \( K_n \) of \( n \) vertices and every possible edge, \( n(n-1)/2 \) in all, has just \( n+1 \) independent sets of vertices. Any other graph \( G \) of \( n \) vertices will have a number of independent sets that lies between these two extremes of \( n + 1 \) and \( 2^n \). Sometimes backtracking will take an exponentially long time, and sometimes it will be fairly quick. Now the question is, on the average how fast is the backtrack method for this problem? What we are asking for is the average number of independent sets that a graph \( G \) of \( n \) vertices has. But that is the sum, over all vertex subsets \( S \subseteq \{1, \ldots, n\} \), of the probability that \( S \) is an independent set. If \( S \) has \( k \) vertices, then the probability that \( S \) is independent is the probability that, among \( k(k - 1)/2 \) possible edges that might join a pair of vertices in \( S \), exactly zero of these edges actually live in the random graph \( G \). Since each of these \( \binom{k}{2} \) edges has a probability \( 1/2 \) of appearing in \( G \), the probability that none of them appear is \( 2^{-k(k-1)/2} \). Hence the average number of independent sets in a graph of \( n \) vertices is \[ I_n = \sum_{k=0}^{n} \binom{n}{k} 2^{-k(k-1)/2}. \] ``` Image Analysis: ### Comprehensive Examination **1. Localization and Attribution:** - **Image:** One image is present; it is a diagram in the middle of the page. - **Image Position:** The image is situated centrally below the text paragraphs. - **Identification:** Image 1. **2. Object Detection and Classification:** - **Detected Objects in Image 1:** Nodes, edges, rectangles. - **Classification:** - **Nodes** represent vertices or elements of a set. - **Edges** represent connections or relations between nodes. - **Rectangles** indicate groupings or levels in a hierarchical structure. **3. Scene and Activity Analysis:** - **Scene:** A hierarchical tree structure depicting levels and nodes connected by lines. - **Activities:** Visualization of the backtrack search process for independent sets in graph G. - **Main Actors:** Nodes (labeled with number sets), and vertices. **4. Text Analysis:** - **Detected Text:** - **Headers:** - "5.6 Backtracking (I): independent sets" - "A convenient way to represent the search process..." - "Fig. 5.6.2: The backtrack search tree" - **Body Text:** - Descriptions explaining the diagram, process flow of the backtrack algorithm, and independent sets in the context of tree structures. - **Symbols and Formulas:** - Set representations (e.g., {1}, {13}, {16}, ...) - Mathematical notations and equations (e.g., \(I_n = \sum_{k=0} X_k \binom{n}{k} 2^{-(k-1)/2}\), etc.) - **Significance:** Text provides detailed explanation and context for the depicted backtrack search tree, explaining the algorithm’s operation, efficiency, and theoretical foundations. **5. Diagram and Chart Analysis:** - **Image 1 Analysis:** - **Title:** "Fig. 5.6.2: The backtrack search tree" - **Components:** Nodes labeled with sets and edges connecting these nodes represent possible transitions in levels during the search for independent sets. - **Key Insights:** - Illustrated hierarchical levels (0 to 3). - Nodes at different levels represent different stages of the backtrack algorithm. - The root node contains the empty set and the branching visualizes the progression of the algorithm towards finding the independent sets. **7. Anomaly Detection:** - **Detected Anomalies:** No anomalies noted; the diagram and text are coherent and logically structured. **8. Color Analysis:** - **Color Composition:** Black and white (grayscale) coloring, typical for printed mathematical text and diagrams. - **Dominant Colors:** Black text and lines on a white background. - **Impact on Perception:** The high contrast ensures clarity and readability, aiding in the understanding of the mathematical concepts. **9. Perspective and Composition:** - **Perspective:** Straight-on view as it is a diagram. - **Composition:** - Balanced layout with the tree diagram centrally positioned. - Nodes are evenly spaced, and levels are clearly demarcated. - Text explanation is well-structured, providing context before and after the diagram. **10. Contextual Significance:** - **Context:** Part of a mathematical or computer science text dealing with algorithms and graph theory. - **Contribution:** The image elucidates the concept of the backtrack algorithm for independent sets, making it easier to conceptualize the theoretical explanation provided in the surrounding text. **13. Graph Numbers:** - **Node Data:** - **Level 0:** {} - **Level 1:** {1}, {2}, {3} - **Level 2:** {13}, {16}, (others implied but not shown in full) - **Level 3:** {134}, {135}, etc. This detailed analysis covers the given aspects thoroughly, providing insights into the algorithm and its visual representation within the document. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 129 Context: # 5.7 Backtracking (II): Graph Coloring ## Lemma 5.7.1 Let \( s_1, \ldots, s_K \) be nonnegative numbers whose sum is \( L \). Then the sum of their squares is at least \( \frac{L^2}{K} \). **Proof:** We have \[ 0 \leq \sum_{i=1}^K s_i^2 = \sum_{i=1}^K \left( s_i - \frac{L}{K} \right)^2 + \frac{L^2}{K} \] \[ = \sum_{i=1}^K s_i^2 - \frac{L^2}{K^2} + \frac{L^2}{K} \] \[ = \sum_{i=1}^K s_i^2 - \frac{L^2}{K^2} + \frac{L^2}{K} \] \[ \Rightarrow \sum_{i=1}^K s_i^2 \geq \frac{L^2}{K}. \] The next lemma deals with a kind of inside-out chromatic polynomial question. Instead of asking “How many proper colorings can a given graph have?”, we ask “How many graphs can have a given proper coloring?” ## Lemma 5.7.2 Let \( C \) be one of the \( K^L \) possible ways to color in \( K \) colors a set of \( L \) abstract vertices \( 1, 2, \ldots, L \). Then the number of graphs \( G \) whose vertex set is that set of \( L \) colored vertices and for which \( C \) is a proper coloring of \( G \) is at most \( 2^{L(L - 1)/2} \). **Proof:** In the coloring \( C \), suppose \( s_1 \) vertices get color 1, \( \ldots, s_K \) get color \( K \), where, of course, \( s_1 + \ldots + s_K = L \). If a graph \( G \) is to admit \( C \) as a proper vertex coloring then its edges can be drawn only between vertices of different colors. The number of edges that \( G \) might have is therefore \[ s_1 s_2 + s_1 s_3 + \ldots + s_K s_{K-1} + \ldots + s_{K-1} s_K \] for which we have the following estimate: \[ \sum_{1 \leq j < k \leq K} s_j s_k \leq \frac{1}{2} \sum_{j=1}^K s_j^2 \] \[ = \frac{1}{2} \left( \sum_{j=1}^K s_j^2 - \sum_{j=1}^K s_j^2 \right) = \frac{1}{2} \sum_{j=1}^K s_j^2 \] \[ \Rightarrow \sum_{1 \leq j < k \leq K} s_j s_k \leq \frac{L^2}{2} - \frac{1}{2} \sum_{j=1}^K s_j^2 \quad \text{(by lemma 5.7.1)} \] The number of possible graphs \( G \) is therefore at most \( 2^{(L(L - 1)/2)} \). ## Lemma 5.7.3 The total number of proper colorings in \( K \) colors of all graphs of \( L \) vertices is at most \[ K \cdot L^{2^{(L-1)/K}}. \] **Proof:** We are counting the pairs \( (G, C) \), where the graph \( G \) has \( L \) vertices and \( C \) is a proper coloring of \( G \). If we keep \( C \) fixed and sum on \( G \), then by lemma 5.7.2 the sum is at most \( 2^{(L-1)/K} \). Since there are \( K \) such \( C \), the proof is finished. Now let's think about a backtrack search for a \( K \)-coloring of a graph. Begin by using color 1 on vertex 1. Then use color 2 on vertex 2 unless \( (1, 2) \) is an edge, in which case use color 2. As the coloring progresses through vertices \( 1, 2, \ldots, L \), we color each new vertex with the lowest available color number that does not cause a conflict with some vertex that has previously been colored. Image Analysis: ### Comprehensive Analysis of the Attached Visual Content #### 1. **Localization and Attribution** - The visual content consists of one page from a document. - The page includes multiple mathematical expressions, proofs, and text explanations. - There is no numbering of images as there is a single continuous page of text and equations. #### 2. **Object Detection and Classification** - **Text and equations**: The page is composed mainly of paragraphs containing text and mathematical expressions. - **Mathematical Symbols**: Various symbols including summation (∑), inequality signs (≤), and fractions are present. - **Rectangles with numbers**: There are black rectangles with white text inside, representing the end of lemmas and proofs. #### 3. **Scene and Activity Analysis** - The scene is academic and mathematical, with the content focused on graph coloring and related lemmas and proofs. - The activities involve the presentation and proof of lemmas relating to the sum of squares and proper graph coloring. #### 4. **Text Analysis** - **Lemma 5.7.1**: Discusses nonnegative numbers and the sum of their squares. - **Significance**: The lemma concludes that the sum of the squares of nonnegative numbers under certain conditions is at least \(L^2 / K\). - **Lemma 5.7.2**: Explores a coloring problem in graph theory, providing a bound on the number of possible graphs for a given proper coloring. - **Significance**: This is crucial for understanding the complexity and constraints in graph coloring. - **Lemma 5.7.3**: Calculates the total number of proper colorings in \(K\) colors of all graphs with \(L\) vertices. - **Significance**: Provides a formula (\( K^L \cdot 2^{(L^2 - L) \cdot (1 - 1/K) / 2} \)) for quantifying the proper colorings, advancing theoretical knowledge in graph theory. - **Proofs**: Detailed mathematical proofs are provided for each lemma, following a typical structure of definitions, logical deductions, and conclusions. #### 7. **Anomaly Detection** - There are no apparent anomalies or unusual elements in the visual content. All elements align with standard mathematical documentation practices. #### 8. **Color Analysis** - **Dominant Colors**: The document uses a standard black-and-white color scheme typical for academic papers. - **Black**: Used for all text and mathematical symbols, enhancing readability. - **White**: Background color, ensuring contrast and clarity. #### 9. **Perspective and Composition** - **Perspective**: The perspective is direct, as expected from a scanned or digitally created academic document. - **Composition**: The page is well-structured with clear sections for lemmas and proofs. Equations are centered and inline with text, following standard mathematical document formatting. #### 13. **Graph Numbers** - **Lemma 5.7.1**: - The sum of squares formula is \[ \sum_{i=1}^K s_i^2 = \frac{L^2}{K} \] - **Lemma 5.7.2**: - The number of graphs \(G\) possible is \[ 2^{(L^2 - L) \cdot (1 - 1/K) / 2} \] - **Lemma 5.7.3**: - The total number of proper colorings is \[ K^L \cdot 2^{(L^2 - L) \cdot (1 - 1/K) / 2} \] #### **Contextual Significance** - The page appears to be from a chapter on "Backtracking (II): Graph Coloring" in a mathematical or computer science text. - **Contribution**: This section contributes to the overall understanding of graph coloring by providing theoretical bounds and proofs that facilitate further study and algorithms development. Overall, the page is a detailed exploration of specific aspects of graph theory, primarily focused on proper coloring and combinatorial bounds, aimed at readers with a strong background in mathematics or computer science. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 130 Context: # Chapter 5: NP-completeness At some stage we may reach a dead end: out of colors, but not out of vertices to color. In the graph of Fig. 5.7.1 if we try to 2-color the vertices we can color vertex 1 in color 1, vertex 2 in color 2, vertex 3 in color 1 and then we'd be stuck because neither color would work on vertex 4. ![Fig. 5.7.1: Color this graph](path/to/image1) When a dead end is reached, back up to the most recently colored vertex for which other color choices are available, replace its color with the next available choice, and try again to push forward to the next vertex. The (futile) attempt to color the graph in Fig. 5.7.1 with 2 colors by the backtrack method can be portrayed by the backtrack search tree in Fig. 5.7.2. The search is thought of as beginning at 'Root'. The label at each node of the tree describes the colors of the vertices that have so far been colored. Thus '212' means that vertices 1, 2, 3 have been colored, respectively, in colors 2, 1, 2. ![Fig. 5.7.2: A frustrated search tree](path/to/image2) ![Fig. 5.7.3: A happy search tree](path/to/image3) Image Analysis: ### Detailed Analysis #### 1. **Localization and Attribution:** - **Image 1:** Positioned at the top of the page. - **Image 2:** Positioned in the middle of the page. - **Image 3:** Positioned at the bottom of the page. #### 2. **Object Detection and Classification:** - **Image 1:** - **Objects:** Vertices (labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and edges forming a graph. - **Category:** Graph/Diagram. - **Key Features:** Simple undirected graph with five vertices connected by edges. Specific labels (numbers) on vertices. - **Image 2:** - **Objects:** Nodes (labeled Root, 1, 2, 12, 21, 121, 212) connected by lines. - **Category:** Tree diagram. - **Key Features:** Tree structure showing a frustrated search attempt. - **Image 3:** - **Objects:** Nodes (labeled Root, 1, 2, 3, 12, 21, 31, and numerous extensions) connected by lines. - **Category:** Tree diagram. - **Key Features:** Tree structure showing a successful/happy search attempt. #### 3. **Scene and Activity Analysis:** - **Image 1:** - **Scene:** Graph coloring problem. - **Activities:** Attempting to color the vertices of a graph with two colors without having adjacent vertices share the same color. - **Image 2:** - **Scene:** Depicting backtracking during a search. - **Activities:** Demonstrating a frustrated search process where some nodes cannot be further expanded successfully. - **Image 3:** - **Scene:** Successful completion of a search. - **Activities:** Illustrating a complete and successful search tree with thorough expansion of nodes. #### 4. **Text Analysis:** - **Text Detected:** - **Header:** "Chapter 5: NP-completeness" - **Sub-header:** "At some stage we may reach a dead end: out of colors, but not out of vertices to color. In the graph of Fig. 5.7.1 if we try to 2-color the vertices we can color..." - **Captions:** - "Fig. 5.7.1: Color this graph..." - "Fig. 5.7.2: A frustrated search tree" - "Fig. 5.7.3: A happy search tree" - **Body Text:** Detailed explanation of the graph coloring problem, dead ends, backtracking in search processes, and depiction of frustrated vs. happy search trees. #### 5. **Diagram and Chart Analysis:** - **Image 1:** - **Data:** Edges between specific vertices. - **Trends:** Attempt at coloring vertices. - **Image 2:** - **Data:** Nodes expanding from a root showing a series of search options (frustrated search). - **Image 3:** - **Data:** Nodes expanding from a root showing an extensive search tree (happy search). #### 6. **Product Analysis:** - **Not Applicable** #### 7. **Anomaly Detection:** - **Not Applicable** #### 8. **Color Analysis:** - **Not Applicable (only black and white used)** #### 9. **Perspective and Composition:** - **Perspective:** Top-down view for all diagrams. - **Composition:** Organized in a vertical sequence, starting with the graph, followed by two tree diagrams, illustrating process steps sequentially. #### 10. **Contextual Significance:** - **Contribution to Overall Document:** These images contribute to explaining the concept of NP-completeness in graph coloring problems, demonstrating the challenges in achieving an efficient solution and the processes (backtracking) involved in finding and demonstrating search solutions. #### 11. **Metadata Analysis:** - **Not Available** #### 12. **Graph and Trend Analysis:** - **Image 1:** Trends in duplication of vertex coloring attempts leading to a dead end. - **Image 2:** Trend showing frustration in the search process with limited success. - **Image 3:** Broadening of the tree from the root indicating extensive search coverage and success. #### 13. **Graph Numbers:** - **Not Applicable** #### 14. **Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows):** - If process flow is considered here, the sequence shows progression from coloring attempts in a simple graph (Image 1) through frustrated search steps (Image 2) to successful search completion (Image 3). #### 15. **Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions):** - **Described within images:** The transition from attempts at coloring to a complex and extensive search for a solution. #### 16. **Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations):** - **Types identified:** - Problematic graph - Frustrated search tree - Happy search tree #### 17. **Trend and Interpretation:** - **Trends Identified:** Difficulty in simple graph coloring leading to expanded search trees, first frustrated then successfully executed. #### 18. **Tables:** - **Not Applicable** #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 133 Context: ### Color Analysis - **Color Composition:** - The image is primarily composed of black text on a white background, typical of printed documents. No additional color variations are present that contribute to the content. ### Perspective and Composition - **Perspective:** - The perspective is that of a flat, directly photographed or scanned page. - **Composition:** - The image is structured in columns of text with occasional numbered lists. Sections are clearly delineated with headings. ### Contextual Significance - **Contribution to Overall Message:** - The image contributes detailed theoretical content pertinent to the field of graph theory and algorithm design, specifically focusing on the Traveling Salesman Problem and Euler circuits. ### Graph and Trend Analysis - **Graphs and Trends:** - No graphs or explicit data trends are presented in this image. The focus is on theoretical descriptions and algorithmic steps. ### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions) - **Processes Described:** - The image describes the step-by-step procedure of an algorithm for finding a near-optimal traveling salesman tour. ### Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations) - **Type Designations:** - The text refers to types of mathematical structures such as trees, 'multitrees,' Eulerian tours, and spanning trees. ### Trend and Interpretation - **Identified Trends and Interpretations:** - The trend in the text shows a progressive build-up from theoretical background to practical algorithm description and mathematical proofs. ### Tables - **Content Description:** - No tables are present in this image. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 133 Context: ```markdown # 5.7 Backtracking (II): Graph Coloring Suppose \( f \) is longer than \( \epsilon \). Then \( T' \) would not be minimal because the tree that we would obtain by exchanging \( f \) for \( e_i \) in \( T' \) (why is it still a tree if we do that exchange?) would be shorter, contradicting the minimality of \( T' \). Hence \( f \) and \( g \) have the same length. In \( T' \) exchange \( f \) for \( e_i \). Then \( T' \) is still a tree, and is still a minimum spanning tree. The index of the first edge of \( T \) that does not appear in \( T' \) is now at least \( r + 1 \), one unit larger than before. The process of replacing edges of \( T \) that do not appear in \( T' \) without affecting the minimality of \( T \) can be repeated until every edge of \( T \) appears in \( T' \), i.e., until \( T' = T \). Hence \( T \) was a minimum spanning tree. That fulfills one step of the process that leads to a polynomial time travelling salesman algorithm that finds a tour of at most twice the minimum length. The next step involves finding an Euler circuit. Way back in theorem 1.6.1 we learned that a connected graph has an Euler circuit if and only if every vertex has even degree. Recall that the proof was recursive in nature, and immediately implies a linear time algorithm for finding Euler circuits recursively. We also noted that the proof remains valid even if we are dealing with a multigraph, that is, with a graph in which several edges are permitted between single pairs of vertices. We will in fact need that extra flexibility for the purpose at hand. Now we have the ingredients for a quick near-optimal travelling salesman tour. **Theorem 5.8.1**. An algorithm that operates in polynomial time and will return a travelling salesman tour whose length is at most twice the length of a minimum tour. Here is the algorithm. Given \( n \) cities in the plane: 1. Find a minimum spanning tree \( T \) for the cities. 2. Double each edge of the tree, thereby obtaining a ‘multitree’ \( T' \) in which each pair of vertices there are \( 0 \) or \( 2 \) edges. 3. Since every vertex of the doubled tree has even degree, there is an Eulerian tour \( W \) of the edges of \( T' \); find one, as in the proof of theorem 1.6.1. 4. Now we construct the output tour of the cities. Begin at some city and follow the walk \( W \). However, instead of starting at some vertex \( v \), go from \( v \) directly (via a straight line) to the next vertex of the walk \( W \) that you haven't visited yet. This means that you will often short-circuit portions of the walk \( W \) by going directly from some vertex to another via several edges "down the road." The tour \( Z \) that results from (4) above is indeed a tour of all the cities in which each city is visited once and only once. We claim that its length is at most twice optimal. Let \( Z \) be an optimum tour, and let \( e \) be some edge of \( Z \). Then \( Z - e \) is a path that visits all of the cities. Since a path is a tree, \( Z - e \) is a spanning tree of the cities, hence \( Z - e \) is at least as long as \( T \), and so \( Z \) is surely at least as long as \( T \). Next consider the length of the tour \( Z \). A step of \( Z \) that walks along an edge of the walk \( W \) has length equal to the length of that edge of \( W \). A step of \( Z \) that short-circuits several edges of \( W \) has length at most equal to the sum of the lengths of the edges of \( W \) that were short-circuited. If we sum these inequalities over all steps of \( Z \) we find that the length of \( Z \) is at most equal to the length of \( W \), which is in turn twice the length of the tree \( T \). If we put all of this together we find that \[ \text{length}(Z) \leq \text{length}(Z - e) \leq \text{length}(T) = \frac{1}{2} \text{length}(W) \leq \frac{1}{2} \text{length}(Z') \] as claimed. More recently it has been proved (Christodes, 1976) that polynomial time we can find a TSP tour whose total length is at most \( 3/2 \) as long as the original tour. The algorithm makes use of Edmonds’s algorithm for maximum matching in a general graph (see the reference at the end of Chapter 3). It will be interesting to see if the factor \( 3/2 \) can be further refined. Polynomial time algorithms are known for other NP-complete problems that guarantee that the answer obtained will not exceed, by more than a constant factor, the optimum answer. In some cases this guarantees apply to the difference between the answer that the algorithm gives and the best one. See the references below for more information. ``` Image Analysis: ### Text Analysis: #### Image 1 - **Text Content:** - The text discusses a polynomial time approximation algorithm for finding a near-optimal traveling salesman tour. - It restates a theorem for the polynomial time working of this algorithm. - References to previous sections are included (e.g., Section 1.6.1). - Descriptions of the steps involved in the algorithm for n cities are provided. - Definitions and explanations about Euler circuits, multitreets, and process flows related to constructing and optimizing the traveling salesman path are mentioned. - A mathematical expression demonstrates the length relationship between different paths and circuits, including a proof. - **Significance in Context:** - Provides context for the algorithm's efficiency and optimality in solving the Traveling Salesman Problem under certain conditions. - Explains theoretical underpinnings (from earlier sections and external references) to give a potential context of research or course material on computational theory and graph algorithms. ### Color Analysis: - **Image 1:** - Dominated by black text on a white background, which is typical for textual academic or technical content. - The monochromatic color scheme enhances readability and is appropriate for the clear communication of complex mathematical recommendations and proofs. ### Perspective and Composition: - **Image 1:** - Straightforward, top-down perspective, typical of textbook pages. - The layout is columnar with margins and justified text, adhering to standard academic formatting. ### Contextual Significance: - **Image 1:** - Likely taken from an academic textbook or research paper dealing with graph theory, specifically focusing on algorithms related to the Euler circuits and Traveling Salesman Problem. - This page provides necessary theoretical explanations as part of broader material, indicating its role in teaching or scholarly examination of algorithms. ### Conclusion: This analysis indicates that the given image is a page filled with text from an advanced academic context, focusing on polynomial-time algorithms for the Traveling Salesman Problem. 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