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Wilf** University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104-6395 ## Copyright Notice Copyright 1994 by Herbert S. Wilf. This material may be reproduced for any educational purpose; multiple copies may be made for classes, etc. Charges, if any, for reproduced copies must be just enough to recover reasonable costs of reproduction. Reproduction for commercial purposes is prohibited. This cover page must be included in all distributed copies. --- ## Internet Edition, Summer, 1994 This edition of *Algorithms and Complexity* is available at the web site [http://www.cis.upenn.edu/~wilf](http://www.cis.upenn.edu/~wilf). It may be taken at no charge by all interested persons. Comments and corrections are welcome and should be sent to [wilf@math.upenn.edu](mailto:wilf@math.upenn.edu). A Second Edition of this book was published in 2003 and can be purchased now. The Second Edition contains solutions to most of the exercises. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 2 Context: # CONTENTS ## Chapter 0: What This Book Is About 0.1 Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.2 Hard vs. easy problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0.3 A preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ## Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries 1.1 Orders of magnitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.2 Positional number systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1.3 Manipulations with series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 1.4 Recurrence relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 1.5 Counting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 1.6 Graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ## Chapter 2: Recursive Algorithms 2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 2.2 Quicksort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 2.3 Recursive graph algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 2.4 Fast matrix multiplication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 2.5 The discrete Fourier transform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 2.6 Applications of the FFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 2.7 A review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 ## Chapter 3: The Network Flow Problem 3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 3.2 Algorithms for the network flow problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 3.3 The algorithm of Ford and Fulkerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 3.4 The max-flow min-cut theorem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 3.5 The complexity of the Ford-Fulkerson algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 3.6 Layered networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 3.7 The MPM Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 3.8 Applications of network flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 ## Chapter 4: Algorithms in the Theory of Numbers 4.1 Preliminaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 4.2 The greatest common divisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 4.3 The extended Euclidean algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 4.4 Primality testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 4.5 Interlude: the ring of integers modulo n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 4.6 Pseudoprimality tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 4.7 Proof of goodness of the strong pseudoprimality test . . . . . . . . . . 94 4.8 Factoring and cryptography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 4.9 Factoring large integers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 4.10 Proving primality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 4 Context: # Preface For the past several years, mathematics majors in the computing track at the University of Pennsylvania have taken a course in continuous algorithms (numerical analysis) in the junior year, and in discrete algorithms in the senior year. This book has grown out of the senior course as I have been teaching it recently. It has also been tried out on a large class of computer science and mathematics majors, including seniors and graduate students, with good results. Selection by the instructor of topics of interest will be very important, because normally I've found that I can't cover anywhere near all of this material in a semester. A reasonable choice for a first try might be to begin with Chapter 2 (recursive algorithms) which contains lots of motivation. Then, as new ideas are needed in Chapter 2, one might delve into the appropriate sections of Chapter 1 to get the concepts and techniques well in hand. After Chapter 2, Chapter 4, on number theory, discusses material that is extremely attractive, and surprisingly pure and applicable at the same time. Chapter 5 would be next, since the foundations would then all be in place. Finally, material from Chapter 3, which is rather independent of the rest of the book, but is strongly connected to combinatorial algorithms in general, might be studied as time permits. Throughout the book, there are opportunities to ask students to write programs and get them running. These are not mentioned explicitly, with a few exceptions, but will be obvious when encountered. Students should all have the experience of writing, debugging, and using a program that is nontrivially recursive, for example. The concept of recursion is subtle and powerful, and is helped a lot by hands-on practice. Any of the algorithms of Chapter 2 would be suitable for this purpose. The recursive graph algorithms are particularly recommended since they are usually quite foreign to students’ previous experience and therefore have great learning value. In addition to the exercises that appear in this book, student assignments might consist of writing occasional programs, as well as delivering reports in class on assigned readings. The latter might be found among the references cited in the bibliographies in each chapter. I am indebted first of all to the students on whom I worked out these ideas, and to a number of colleagues for their helpful advice and friendly criticism. Among the latter I will mention Richard Brault, Daniel Kleitman, Albert Nijenhuis, Robert Tarjan, and Alan Tucker. For the no-doubt-numerous shortcomings that remain, I accept full responsibility. This book was typeset in TeX. To the extent that it’s a delight to look at, thank TeX. For the deficiencies in its appearance, thank my limitations as a typesetter. It was, however, a pleasure for me to have had the chance to typeset my own book. My thanks to the Computer Science department of the University of Pennsylvania, and particularly to Aravind Joshi, for generously allowing me the use of TeX facilities. Herbert S. Wilf #################### 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'. 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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. 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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: 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: 9 Context: # Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries ## 1.1 Orders of Magnitude In this section, we're going to discuss the rates of growth of different functions and to introduce the five symbols of asymptotics that are used to describe those rates of growth. In the context of algorithms, the reason for this discussion is that we need a good language for the purpose of comparing the speeds with which different algorithms do the same job, or the amounts of memory that they use, or whatever other measure of the complexity of the algorithm we happen to be using. Suppose we have a method of inverting square nonsingular matrices. How might we measure its speed? Most commonly, we would say something like: "If the matrix is n × n, then the method will run in time 16.8n³." Then we would know that if a 100 × 100 matrix can be inverted, with this method, in 1 minute of computer time, then a 200 × 200 matrix would require 2³ = 8 times as long, or about 8 minutes. The constant 16.8 wasn't used at all in this example; only the fact that the labor grows as the third power of the matrix size was relevant. Hence, we need a language that will allow us to say that the computing time, as a function of n, grows "in the order of n³", or not as fast as n², or at least as fast as n×log n, etc. The key symbols that are used in the language of comparing the rates of growth of functions are the following five: - `o` (read as "little o" of) - `O` (read as "big O" of) - `Θ` (read as "theta of") - `ω` (read as "little omega of") - `Ω` (read as "big omega of") Now let's explain what each of them means. Let \( f(n) \) and \( g(n) \) be two functions of \( n \). Each of the five symbols above is intended to compare the rapidity of growth of \( f \) and \( g \). If we say that \( f(n) = o(g(n)) \), then informally we are saying that \( f \) grows more slowly than \( g \) does when \( n \) is very large. Formally, we state the following: **Definition.** We say that \( f(n) = o(g(n)) \) if \( \lim_{n \to \infty} f(n)/g(n) \) exists and is equal to 0. Here are some examples: 1. \( x^2 = o(x^3) \) 2. \( \sin x = o(x) \) 3. \( 1.4\log n = o(n/2 + 7 \cos x) \) 4. \( 1/n = o(1) \) 5. \( 23\log^2 n = o(n^2) \) We can see from these few examples that sometimes it might be easy to prove that a relationship is true and sometimes it might be rather difficult. Example (4), for instance, requires the use of L'Hôpital's rule. If we leave two computer programs, and if one of them inverts a n × n matrices in time \( c n^3 \) and the other does so in time \( o(n^3) \), then we know that for all sufficiently large values of \( n \), the performance guarantee of the second program will be superior to that of the first program. Of course, the first program might run faster on small matrices, say up to size 10,000 x 10,000. If a certain program runs in time \( n^{2.8} \) and someone were to produce another program for the same problem that runs in \( n^{2} \log n \), then that second program would be an improvement, at least in the theoretical sense. The reason for the "theoretical" qualification, once more, is that the second program would be known to be superior only if \( n \) were sufficiently large. The second symbol of the asymptotics vocabulary is the `O`. When we say that \( f(n) = O(g(n)) \), we mean, informally, that \( f \) certainly doesn't grow at a faster rate than \( g \). It might grow at the same rate or it might grow more slowly; both are possibilities that the "O" permits. Formally, we have the set: **Definition.** We say that \( f(n) = O(g(n)) \) if there exists \( c > 0 \) such that \( |f(x)| \leq c|g(x)| \) for \( x \) large enough. The qualifier \( n \to \infty \) will usually be omitted, since it will be understood that we will most often be interested in large values of the variables that are involved. For example, it is certainly true that \( n = O(n) \), but even more can be said, namely that \( n = O(1) \). Also \( 2x^2 + 7x = O(x^2) \) and \( 1/(1 + x^2) = O(1) \). Now we can sharpen the last example by saying that \( 1/(1 + x^2) = o(1) \). This is Image Analysis: ### Comprehensive Examination of the Visual Content #### Localization and Attribution - **Image 1**: There is only one image on the page. #### Text Analysis - **Image 1**: - **Heading**: - "Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries" - "1.1 Orders of magnitude" - **Main Body**: - The text discusses the rates of growth of different functions and the asymptotic notations used to describe these rates. It focuses on the context of algorithms and their complexity. - Introduces the commonly used symbols of asymptotics: - 'ω' (read 'is little oh of') - 'O' (read 'is big oh of') - 'θ' (read 'is theta of') - '~' (read 'is asymptotically equal to') - 'Ω' (read 'is omega of') - Defines the formal mathematical notation and theorems for asymptotic behavior: - If there exist two functions \( f(x) \) and \( g(x) \), then \( f(x) = o(g(x)) \) means that \( \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = 0 \). - Examples and explanations: - \( x^2 = o(x^3) \) - \( sin x = o(x) \) - \( 14.7ln_{10}x = o(x/2 + 7 cos x) \) - \( 1/x = θ(1) \) - \( 2^3logx = θ(log x) \) - Mention of error rates, comparing two algorithms' performance, one with order \( n^3 \) and another optimized to \( n^2 log n \). - Qualifiers and sharper classifications in complex cases beyond just 'big O' notation. #### Scene and Activity Analysis - **Image 1**: - The image contains text from an academic book or lecture notes on mathematical preliminaries, particularly focused on orders of magnitude and asymptotic analysis. There are no interactive activities; the image is purely educational. #### Contextual Significance - **Image 1**: - This image appears to be from an educational or reference book in mathematics or computer science, especially useful for students or professionals in understanding algorithm complexities. It contributes significantly by laying the groundwork for more complex discussions on algorithm analysis. The content is foundational for those learning about computational efficiency and problem-solving within computer science. #### Perspective and Composition - **Image 1**: - The image is a full-page scan from a book, with a top-down perspective showing clear text layout. The heading and subheadings are bolded for emphasis, and examples within the text are indented and numbered for clarity. No objects, diagrams, or charts are depicted in the image presented, focusing solely on textual content describing mathematical concepts. #################### 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 \( f(x) = o(g(x)) \) if there are constants \( c_0 > 0, c_1 > 0 \) such that for all \( x > x_0 \) it is true that \( c_1 g(x) < f(x) < c_0 g(x) \). 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 \( o \) at work are: \[ (x + 1)^2 = O(3x^2) \] \[ (x^2 + 5x + 7)/(5x^3 + 7x + 2) = \Theta(1/x) \] \[ \sqrt{3} \sqrt{x} = \Theta(x^{1/2}) \] \[ (1 + 3/x)^{1/2} = O(1). \] 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 for the symbols of asymptotics is the \( \sim \). It tells us that not only do \( f \) and \( g \) grow at the same rate, but that in fact \( f/g \) approaches \( 1 \) as \( x \to \infty \). ## Definition We say that \( f(x) \sim g(x) \) if \( \lim_{x \to \infty} f(x)/g(x) = 1 \). Here are some examples. \[ x^2 + x^2 \] \[ (3x + 1)^2 = \Theta(x^2) \] \[ \sin(1/x) \sim 1/x \] \[ (2x^3 + 5x + 7)/(x^2 + 4) \sim 2x \] \[ y^2 + 10y + c \sim x^2 \] 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 \( 2x^2 = O(17x^2) \), but to make such an assertion is to lose said style since no more information is conveyed with the \( \sim \) without it. The last symbol in the asymptotic set that we will need is the \( \Omega \). In a useful light, \( f(x) = \Omega(g(x)) \) means that it is true that \( f(x) \geq c g(x) \). 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 \(\text{sometime}\) 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 \( n^3 \) 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 \( c n^2 \) 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. The exact definition of the \( \Omega \) that was given above is actually rather delicate. We stated it as the negation of something. Can we rephrase it as a positive assertion? Yes, with a bit of work (see exercises 6 and 7 below). Since if \( f(x) = o(g(x)) \), the symbol \( f = \Omega(g) \) means that \( f \) does not approach zero. We assume that \( g \) takes positive values only, which is usually the case in practice, then to say that \( f/g \) does approach \( 0 \) is to say that there exists \( x_0 \) and an infinite sequence of values of \( x \), tending to \( \infty \), such that \( |f|/|g| < c \). So we don’t have to show that \( |f|/|g| > c \) for all large \( x \), but only for infinitely many large \( x \). Image Analysis: ### Localization and Attribution: - **Image Identification:** - The image is a single page and will be designated as **Image 1**. ### Text Analysis: - **Image 1: Detected Text:** ``` 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 → ∞. 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. The third symbol of the language of asymptotics is the ‘Θ’: Definition. We say that f(x) = Θ(g(x)) if there are constants c1 > 0, c2 > 0, and x0 ≥ 0, such that for all x ≥ x0 it is true that c1g(x) ≤ f(x) ≤ c2g(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 ‘Θ’ at work are (x + 1)^2 = Θ(x^2) (x^2 + 5x + 7)/ (5x^2 + 7x + 2) = Θ(1/x) √3 + √x + 2 = Θ(x^1/2) (1 + 3)/x^2 = Θ(1). The ‘Θ’ is much more precise than either the ‘O’ or the ‘o.’ If we know that f(x) = Θ(x^2), then we know that f(x)/x^2 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 next phrase of the symbols of asymptotics is the ‘∼.’ It tells us that not only do f and g grow at the same rate, but that in fact f/g approaches 1 as x → ∞. Definition. We say that f(x) ∼ g(x) if lim(x→∞) f(x)/g(x) = 1. Here are some examples. x^2 + x ∼ x^2 (3x + 1)^4 ∼ 81x^4 sin 1/x ∼ 1/x (2x^4 + 5x + 7)/ (x^4 + 4) ∼ 2x x^3 + 10x^2 + cos x ∼ x^3. Observe the importance of getting the multiplicative constants exactly right when the ‘∼’ symbol is used. While it is true that 2x^2 = Θ(x^2), it is not true that 2x^2 ∼ x^2. It is, by the way, also true that 2x^2 = Θ(17x^2), but to make such an assertion is to be sad style since no more information is conveyed with the ‘17′ than without it. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 10 Context: The last symbol in the asymptotic set that we will need is the ‘Ω.’ In a nutshell, ‘Ω’ is the negation of ‘o.’ That is to say, f(x) ∈ Ω(g(x)) means that it is not true that f(x) = o(g(x)). In the study of algorithms for computers, the ‘Ω’ is used when we want to express the thought that a certain calculation takes at least so-and-so long to do. For instance, we can multiply together two n × 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^2.81). People know of even faster ways to do that job, but one thing that can be sure of is this: nobody will ever be able to write a matrix multiplication program that will multiply pairs n × 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 n^2 entries in the input matrices. Thus, a computing time of cn^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 x n matrices requires Ω(n^2) time. The exact definition of the ‘Ω’ that was given above is actually rather detailed. We stated it as the negation of something. Can we rephrase it as a positive assertion? Yes, with a bit of work (see exercises 6 and 7 below). Since f = g(x) means that f = g - 0, the symbol f = Ω(g) means that f/g does not approach zero. If we assume that g takes positive values only, which is usually the case in practice, then to say that f/g does not approach 0 is to say that x > 0 and an infinite sequence of values of x, tending to ∞, along which |f|/g > c. So we don’t have to show that |f|/g > c for all large x, but only for infinitely many large x. ``` - **Text Analysis:** - The text is centered on mathematical preliminaries, focusing on asymptotic notations used in analyzing the growth of functions. It discusses different notations, including 'Θ', '∼', 'Ω', and provides definitions and examples of each. - **Key Definitions Included:** - **Θ (Theta):** Used to express a function's bounded growth rate with specific constants. - **∼ (Tilde):** Indicates that two functions grow at the same rate and eventually their ratio approaches 1. - **Ω (Omega):** Signifies a lower bound on the growth rate of a function, indicating that a function will grow at least as quickly as another. ### Diagram and Chart Analysis: - **Image 1: Diagram Analysis:** - There are no diagrams or charts present. ### Anomaly Detection: - **Image 1: Anomalies:** - The content in Image 1 does not exhibit any noticeable anomalies. ### Color Analysis: - **Image 1: Color Composition:** - The page is primarily composed of black text on a white background. ### Perspective and Composition: - **Image 1: Perspective and Composition:** - The image is taken from a straight-on perspective, typical of scanned or captured document pages for legibility and clarity. 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The clear explanations and examples serve as a foundational understanding for further study in algorithm analysis and complexity theory. #################### 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. Graph and Trend Analysis: - The page does not contain graphs or visual data plots but rather focuses on textual descriptions and mathematical expressions. #### 13. 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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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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: 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: 14 Context: # Chapter 1: Mathematical Preliminaries We recognize the middle member above as \(\log n\), and therefore by exponentiation of (1.1.8) we have \[ \left(\frac{n}{e}\right)^x \leq n! \leq \frac{(n+1)^n}{e^n} \] (1.1.9) This is rather a good estimate of the growth of \(n!\), since the right member is only about \(n\) times as large as the left member \((\text{w.h.y.})\), when \(n\) is large. By the use of slightly more precise machinery, one can prove a better estimate of the size of \(n!\) that is called Stirling's formula, which is the statement that \[ n! \sim \left(\frac{n}{e}\right)^n \sqrt{2 \pi n}. \] (1.1.10) ## Exercises for section 1.1 1. Calculate the values of \(x^{0.01}\) and of \(\log_2 x\) for \(x = 10, 1000, 1,000,000\). Find a single value of \(x > 10\) for which \(x^{0.01} < \log x\), and prove that your answer is correct. 2. Some of the following statements are true and some are false. Which are which? - (a) \( x^4 + 3x + 1 \sim x^2 \) - (b) \(\left( \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{x^2} + 1 \right) = o(1)\) - (c) \( e^{x} = \Theta(1) \) - (d) \( 1/x \to 0\) - (e) \( x^{\log \log x} = o(\log^2 x) \) - (f) \( \log(x + 1) = \Omega(\log x) \) - (g) \( \sin x = o(1)\) - (h) \( \cos x = o(1)\) - (i) \( \int_1^x \frac{dt}{\log t} = O(1) \) - (j) \( \sum_{k \leq x} \frac{1}{k^2} = o(1) \) - (k) \( \sum_{k \leq 1} x = \Omega(1) \) 3. Each of the three sums below defines a function of \(x\). Beneath each sum there appears a list of five assertions about the rate of growth, as \(x \to \infty\), of the function that the sum defines. In each case state which of the five choices, if any, are true (note: more than one choice may be true). \( h_1(x) = \sum_{j \leq x} \frac{1}{j^{3/2}} + \frac{4}{j^3} \) - (i) \( \sim \log x \) - (ii) \( = O(x) \) - (iii) \( \sim 2 \log x \) - (iv) \( = \Theta(\log^2 x) \) - (v) \( = \Omega(1) \) \( h_2(x) = \sum_{j \leq x} \frac{1}{\sqrt{j}} \) - (i) \( \sim \sqrt{x} \) - (ii) \( = O(\sqrt{x}) \) - (iii) \( = \Theta(\sqrt{ \pi \log x}) \) - (iv) \( = \Theta(\sqrt{x}) \) - (v) \( = o(\sqrt{x}) \) \( h_3(x) = \sum_{j \leq x} \frac{1}{\sqrt{j}} \) - (i) \( = O(\sqrt{x}) \) - (ii) \( = \Omega(x^{1/4}) \) - (iii) \( \sim \alpha x^{1/4} \) - (iv) \( \sim 2 \sqrt{x} \) - (v) \( \sim \Theta(x^{1/4}) \) 4. Of the five symbols of asymptotics \(O, o, \Theta, \Omega, \sim\), which ones are transitive (e.g., if \(f = O(g)\) and \(g = O(h)\), then \(f = O(h)\))? 5. The point of this exercise is that if \(f\) grows more slowly than \(g\), then we can always find a third function \(h\) whose rate of growth is between that of \(f\) and \(g\). Precisely, prove the following: if \(f = o(g)\) then there exists \(h\) such that \(f \sim h \sim g\). 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This image is a textbook-style page focused on mathematical preliminaries, providing foundational knowledge and exercises to understand the behavior of functions, growth rates, and logarithmic expressions. #################### 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. 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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: 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: 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 \[ x_{n+1} \leq b_0 x_n + b_1 x_{n-1} + \cdots + b_p x_{n-p} + G(n) \quad (n \geq p) \] where \(b_i \geq 0 \; (\forall i), \; \sum_{i=0}^p b_i > 1\). Further, let \(c\) be the positive real root of the equation \(x^{\alpha} = b_0 x^{p+1} + \cdots + b_p\). Finally, suppose \(G(n) = o(n^{\epsilon})\). Then for every fixed \(\epsilon > 0\) we have \(x_n = O(c^n)\). **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 \[ t = a^{p+1} - b_0^p - \ldots - b_p, \] then \[ K = \max \left\{ \frac{|x_1|}{a_0}, \frac{|x_2|}{a_1}, \max_{n \geq 2} \frac{G(n)}{a_{n-1}} \right\}. \] 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 \[ |x_{n+1}| \leq b_0 |x_n| + \cdots + b_p |x_{n-p}| + G(n) \] \[ \leq K a^n b_0 + \ldots + K a^{n-p} b_p + G(n) \] \[ = K a^n \left(b_0 a^{-1} + \ldots + b_p a^{-(p-1)}\right) + G(n) \] \[ = K a^n \left(b_0 a^{-1} + \ldots + b_p a^{-(p-1)} + o(1)\right) = K a^{n+1}. \] Thus, we have \[ |x_{n+1}| \leq K a^{n+1} \leq K a^{n+1}. \] ## Exercises for section 1.4 1. Solve the following recurrence relations - (i) \(x_{n} = 2n + 3 \quad (n \geq 0; \; x_0 = 2)\) - (ii) \(x_{n} = 2n/3 + 2 \quad (n \geq 0; \; x_0 = 0)\) - (iii) \(x_{n+1} = 2x_n + 1 \quad (n \geq 0; x_0 = 0)\) - (iv) \(x_{n+1} = (n + 1)x_n + 1 \quad (n \geq 1; \; x_1 = 5)\) - (v) \(x_{n+1} = x_n + x_{n-1} \quad (n \geq 1; \; x_0 = 2; \; x_1 = 3)\) - (vi) \(x_{n+1} = 4x_n - 4x_{n-1} \quad (n \geq 1; \; x_1 = 1)\) 2. Find \(x_n\) 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 \(b_n\) 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 \((b_n)\), solve it, and evaluate \(\lim_{n \to \infty} b_n\). 4. For what values of \(c\) and \(d\) is it true that no matter what the initial values are, the solution of the recurrence relation \(x_{n+1} = ax_n + bx_{n-1} \quad (n \geq 1)\) is guaranteed to be \(O(1) \; (n \to \infty)\)? 5. Suppose \(a_0 = 1, a_1 = 1\), and for all \(n \geq 2\) it is true that \(x_{n+1} \leq F_n x_n\). Prove your answer. 6. Generalize the result of exercise 5, as follows. Suppose \(x_0 = x_1 = y\), where \(y_1 = a_0\) and \(y_n = b_n\) \((n \geq 1)\). If furthermore, \(x_n \leq a_{n-1}\) \((n \geq 2)\), can we conclude that \(\forall n, \; x_n \leq y_n\)? If not, describe conditions on \(a_n\) and \(b_n\) under which that conclusion would follow. 7. Find the asymptotic behavior in the form \(x_n \sim \; (n \to \infty)\) of the right side of (1.4.10). * See exercise 10, below. Image Analysis: Certainly! Here's a detailed examination of the given visual content based on the specified aspects: ### 1. 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This includes steps like fixing constants, defining bounds, and systematically proving the claim. #################### 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: ```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: 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. We can summarize the developments so far with ``` 2. **Content Analysis:** - **Mathematical Tasks:** The text includes exercises (tasks 8, 9, and 10) asking the reader to provide mathematical proofs and to critique theorem revisions. - **Main Text:** The main body of text discusses mathematical counting principles, such as the number of subsets of a set, permutations, and binomial coefficients. - **Significance:** This text is instructional, aiming to teach the concepts of combinatorics, specifically counting subsets and calculating binomial coefficients. #### 6. 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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: 35 Context: ```markdown ## 2.2 Quicksort **Procedure:** ```plaintext procedure calculate(list of variables); if (trivialcase) then do (triviallything); else do {call calculate(smaller values of the variables)}; {maybe do a few more things} end. ``` In this chapter, we’re going to work out a number of examples of recursive algorithms, of varying sophistication. We will see how the recursive structure helps us to analyze the running time, or complexity, of the algorithms. We will also find that there is a bit of art involved in choosing the list of variables that a recursive procedure operates on. Sometimes the first list we think of doesn’t work because the recursive call seems to need more detailed information than we have provided for it. So we try a larger list, and then perhaps it works, or maybe we need a still larger list ..., but more of this later. ### Exercises for Section 2.1 1. Write a recursive routine that will find the digits of a given integer n in the base b. There should be no visible loops in your program. ## 2.2 Quicksort Suppose that we are given an array `x[1], ..., x[n]` of n numbers. We would like to rearrange these numbers as necessary so that they end up in nondecreasing order of size. This operation is called **sorting** the numbers. For instance, if we are given `{9, 4, 7, 2, 1}`, then we want our program to output the sorted array `{1, 2, 4, 7, 9}`. There are many methods of sorting, but we are going to concentrate on methods that rely on only two kinds of basic operations, called **comparisons** and **interchanges**. This means that our sorting routine is allowed to: - (a) pick up two numbers (‘keys’) from the array, compare them, and decide which is larger. - (b) interchange the positions of two selected keys. Here is an example of a rather primitive sorting algorithm: 1. (i) find, by successive comparisons, the smallest key 2. (ii) interchange it with the first key 3. (iii) find the second smallest key 4. (iv) interchange it with the second key, etc. Here is a more formal algorithm that does the job above: ```plaintext procedure slowsort(X: array[1..n]); {sorts a given array into nondecreasing order} for i = 1 to n - 1 do for j = i + 1 to n do if X[i] > X[j] then swap(X[i], X[j]) end. slowsort ``` If you were wondering why we called this method ‘primitive’, ‘slowsort’, and other pejorative names, the reason will be clearer after we look at its complexity. What is the cost of sorting n numbers by this method? We will look at two ways to measure that cost. First let’s choose our unit of cost to be one comparison of two numbers, and then we will choose a different unit of cost, namely one interchange of position (‘swap’) of two numbers. ``` #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 37 Context: # 2.2 Quicksort This preliminary version won’t run, though. It looks like a recursive routine. It seems to call itself twice in order to get its job done. But it doesn’t. It calls something that’s just slightly different from itself in order to get its job done, and that won’t work. Observe the exact purpose of Quicksort, as described above. We are given an array of length \( n \), and we want to sort it, all of it. Now look at the two ‘recursive calls,’ which really aren’t quite. The first one sorts the array to the left of \( x \). That is indeed a recursive call, because we can just change the ‘\( n \)’ to ‘\( i - 1 \)’ and call Quicksort. The second recursive call is the problem. It wants to sort a portion of the array that doesn’t begin at the beginning of the array. The routine Quicksort as written so far doesn’t have enough flexibility to do that. So we will have to give it some more parameters. Instead of trying to sort all of the given array, we will write a routine that sorts only the portion of the given array \( x \) that extends from \( x[left] \) to \( x[right] \), inclusive, where \( left \) and \( right \) are input parameters. This leads us to the second version of the routine: ```pascal procedure qhsort(x: array; left, right: integer); {sorts the subarray x[left], ..., x[right]} if right - left > 1 then {create a splitter for the subarray in the fifth array position;} createSplitter for the subarray in the \( i \)th array position; qhsort(x, left, i - 1); qhsort(x, i + 1, right); end; ``` Once we have qhsort, of course, Quicksort is no problem: we call qhsort with \( left = 1 \) and \( right = n \). The next item on the agenda is the little question of how to create a splitter in an array. Suppose we are working with a subarray \( x[left], x[left + 1], \ldots, x[right] \). The first step is to choose one of the subarray elements (the element itself, not the position of the element) to be the splitter, and the second step is to make it happen. The choice of the splitter element in the Quicksort algorithm is done very simply: at random. We just choose, using our favorite random number generator, one of the entries of the given subarray, let’s call it \( T \), and declare it to be the splitter. To repeat the parenthetical comment above, \( T \) is the value of the array entry that was chosen, not its position in the array. Once the value is selected, the position will be what it has to be, namely to the right of all smaller entries, and to the left of all larger entries. The reason for making the random choice will become clearer after the smoke of the complexity discussion has cleared, but briefly it’s this: the analysis of the average case complexity is relatively easy if we use the random choice, so that’s a plus, and there are no minuses. Second, we have now chosen \( T \) to be the value around which the subarray will be split. The entries of the subarray must be moved so as to make \( T \) the splitter. To do this, consider the following algorithm.* *Attributed to Nico Lomuto by Jon Bentley, CACM 27 (April 1984). Image Analysis: ### Image 1 Analysis #### Localization and Attribution: - **Image Position:** Entire document page. - **Image Number:** 1 #### Text Analysis: - **Detected Text:** - **Title:** "2.2 Quicksort" - **Main Content:** - A detailed explanation of the Quicksort algorithm. - An introduction mentioning that a preliminary version won't work due to calling itself twice without completing the job. - A step-by-step process discussing recursive calls and the concept of sorting a portion of the array. - A second version of the `quicksort` procedure to sort portions of the array. - Further explanation on creating a splitter in an array and the random selection of elements. - Ends with the citation: "*Attributed to Nico Lomuto by Jon Bentley, CACM 27 (April 1984)." - **Significance:** - **Context:** This page appears to be from a book or an academic paper explaining the Quicksort algorithm. - **Explanation:** The text provides a didactic breakdown of Quicksort, highlighting the flaws of an initial attempt, the correct implementation using recursion, and selective sorting portions of the array based on splitter elements chosen randomly. #### Scene and Activity Analysis: - **Scene Description:** - This image is a scan of a printed page containing text. It appears to be from a technical book or manual on algorithms. - **Activities:** - The main activity involves discussing and explaining the Quicksort algorithm with a focus on code implementation and the theoretical reasoning behind the choice of elements for splitting the array. #### Object Detection and Classification: - **Objects Identified:** - Text blocks including titles, paragraphs, code snippets, and citations. #### Color Analysis: - **Color Composition:** - Dominant Colors: Black text on a white background. - Impact: High contrast ensures readability and clarity of the text. The monochrome color scheme is typical for printed technical documentation. #### Perspective and Composition: - **Perspective:** - The image is taken from a direct top-down view, capturing the entire page uniformly. - **Composition:** - Central block of text with a structured format including a title at the top, several paragraphs, a code block in the middle, and a footnote at the bottom. The layout is clean and organized, facilitating easy reading and comprehension. #### Contextual Significance: - **Document Context:** - This page seems to be part of a larger chapter or section on sorting algorithms, specifically focused on Quicksort. - **Contribution:** - It likely serves as a teaching aid, elucidating the mechanics and implementation details of Quicksort, an essential sorting algorithm in computer science. By examining these aspects, we garner a comprehensive understanding of the visual content and its detailed explanation of the Quicksort algorithm, including theoretical discussions and practical code implementations. #################### 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", " 0 \). Consider the family of all possible networks \( X \) for which \( |E(X)| = |K|V(X) \). In this family, evaluate all of the complexity bounds in Table 3.2.1 and find the fastest algorithm for the family. Among the algorithms in Table 3.2.1 we will discuss just two in detail. The first will be the original algorithm of Ford and Fulkerson, because of its importance and its simplicity, if not for its speed. The second will be the 1978 algorithm of Malhotra, Pramod-Kumar, and Maleshwari (MPM), for three reasons. It uses the idea, introduced by Dinic in 1970 and common to all later algorithms of layered networks, it is fast, and it is extremely simple and elegant in its conception, and so it represents a good choice for those who may wish to program one of these algorithms for themselves. ### 3.3 The algorithm of Ford and Fulkerson The basic idea of the Ford-Fulkerson algorithm for the network flow problem is this: start with some flow function (initially this might consist of zero flow on every edge). Then look for a **flow augmenting path** in the network. A flow augmenting path is a path from the source to the sink along which we can push some additional flow. In Fig. 3.3.1 below we show a flow augmenting path for the network of Fig. 3.2.1. The capacities of the edges are shown on each edge, and the values of the flow function are shown in the boxes on the edges. ![Fig. 3.3.1: A flow augmenting path](image_path) ![Fig. 3.3.2: The path above, after augmentation](image_path) An edge can get deleted to a flow augmenting path for two possible reasons. Either Image Analysis: ### Analysis of the Visual Content #### 1. Localization and Attribution: - **Image 1**: Located at the bottom of the page titled "Fig. 3.3.1: A flow augmenting path". - **Image 2**: Located immediately below Image 1 titled "Fig. 3.3.2: The path above, after augmentation." #### 2. Object Detection and Classification: - **Image 1**: - Detected Objects: Nodes, Directed Edges. - Key Features: - Circles represent the nodes. - Directed edges with capacities and flow values denoted. - Text boxes on edges showing flow capacities. - **Image 2**: - Detected Objects: Nodes, Directed Edges. - Key Features: - Similar to Image 1 but denotes changes in flow values post-augmentation. #### 3. Scene and Activity Analysis: - **Image 1**: - Scene: Visualization of a flow augmenting path in a network flow graph. - Activity: Indicates the initial flow setup with assigned capacities. - **Image 2**: - Scene: Updated visualization of the network flow graph after augmentation. - Activity: Shows how the flow values have changed post-augmentation in the network. #### 4. Text Analysis: - **Main Document Text**: - Discusses the algorithm of Ford and Fulkerson and provides an overview of different network flow algorithms. - Specifies the step-by-step process of finding a flow augmenting path and its significance in the Ford-Fulkerson algorithm. - **Image Captions**: - Fig. 3.3.1: Describes a flow augmenting path in the context of network algorithms. - Fig. 3.3.2: Describes the network after performing the flow augmentation. #### 5. Diagram and Chart Analysis: - **Image 1**: - Illustration of initial network flow path with edges labeled with flow/capacity values. - Nodes are connected with various labeled edges (e.g., S to A with capacity 10, and flow 0). - **Image 2**: - Updated illustration after the augmenting path has been applied. - Indicated changes in flow values on the edges (e.g., Flow changes from 0 to 10 on the edge S to A). #### 8. Color Analysis: - Diagrams mainly use black and white, ensuring clear visibility of nodes, edges, and labels. - Text boxes and flow values are distinctly shown. #### 9. Perspective and Composition: - Both images are composed in a straightforward, top-down visual layout typical for network flow graphs. - Nodes are arranged to clearly show connections and flow between them. #### 10. Contextual Significance: - The images support the text by providing visual examples of the Ford-Fulkerson algorithm and how flow augmentation looks in practice. - Enhance understanding of theoretical concepts presented in the text through practical illustration. #### 12. Graph and Trend Analysis: - Images depict network graphs with capacities indicated, presenting how flow augmentations happen step-by-step. - Clear trends in the distribution of flow before and after augmentation are visible, showing the operational aspect of network flow algorithms. #### 13. Graph Numbers: - **Image 1**: - Edge S to A: Capacity 10, Flow 0 - Edge S to C: Capacity 10, Flow 0 - Edge A to B: Capacity 4, Flow 0 - Edge C to A: Capacity 2, Flow 0 - Edge C to D: Capacity 8, Flow 0 - Edge B to T: Capacity 10, Flow 0 - Edge D to B: Capacity 9, Flow 0 - Edge D to T: Capacity 9, Flow 0 - **Image 2**: - Edge S to A: Capacity 10, Flow 3 - Edge S to C: Capacity 10, Flow 7 - Edge A to B: Capacity 4, Flow 3 - Edge C to A: Capacity 2, Flow 0 - Edge C to D: Capacity 8, Flow 7 - Edge B to T: Capacity 10, Flow 3 - Edge D to B: Capacity 9, Flow 4 - Edge D to T: Capacity 9, Flow 7 #### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions): - **Ford-Fulkerson Algorithm**: - **Initial Flow Setting**: Start with zero flow on every edge. - **Find Augmenting Path**: Identify a path from the source to the sink to push additional flow. - **Augmentation**: Adjust the flow values along the path found ensuring capacity constraints are respected. #### Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations): - Flow Augmenting Path - Initial Flow Configuration - Post-Augmentation Flow Configuration This comprehensive analysis of the visual content showcases the application and understanding of the Ford-Fulkerson algorithm and its importance in network flow analysis. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 74 Context: # Chapter 3: The Network Flow Problem ## Lemma 3.4.1. Let \( f \) be a flow of value \( Q \) in a network \( X \), and let \( (W, W') \) be a cut in \( X \). Then \[ Q = f(W, W') - f(W', W) \leq \text{cap}(W, W'). \] ### Proof of Lemma: The net flow out of \( s \) is \( Q \). The net flow out of any other vertex \( x \in W' \) is \( 0 \). Hence, if \( V(X) \) denotes the vertex set of the network \( X \), we obtain \[ Q = \sum_{v \in W} \left( f(v, V(X)) - f(V(X), v) \right) \] \[ = f(W, V(X)) - f(V(X), W) \] \[ = f(W, W') - f(W', W) \] \[ = f(W, W') + f(W', W) - f(W', W) \] \[ = f(W, W') - f(W', W). \] This proves the \( '=' \) part of \( (3.4.1) \), and the \( '\leq' \) part is obvious, completing the proof of Lemma 3.4.1. We now know that the maximum value of the flow in a network cannot exceed the minimum of the capacities of the cuts in the network. To complete the proof of the theorem we will show that if a flow of maximum value, which surely exists, must saturate the edges of some cut. Hence, let \( f \) be a flow in \( X \) of maximum value, and call procedure `labelscan(X, f, u)` where \( W \) be the set of vertices of \( X \) that have been labeled when the algorithm terminates. Clearly \( s \in W \). Equally clearly, \( t \notin W \), for suppose the contrary. Then we would have termination with `labeled` at \( t \)’s time to augment; and if we were then to call procedure augment flow we would find a flow of higher value, contradicting the assumed maximality of \( f \). Since \( s \in W \) and \( t \notin W \), we see that \( W \) defines a cut \( (W, W') \). We claim that every edge of the cut \( (W, W') \) is saturated. Indeed, if \( (u, v) \) is in the cut, \( u \in W, v \in W' \), then edge \( (u, v) \) is saturated, else \( u \) would have been labeled when we were scanning \( v \) and we would have \( v \in W \), a contradiction. Similarly, if \( (v, y) \) is an edge where \( y \in T \) and \( v \in W \), then \( f(v, y) = 0 \); edge again would have been labeled when we were scanning \( v \), another contradiction. Therefore, every edge from \( T \) to \( W \) is carrying as much flow as its capacity permits, and every edge from \( T \) to \( W \) is carrying no flow at all. Hence the sign of equality holds in \( (3.4.1) \), the value of the flow is equal to the capacity of the cut \( (W, W') \), and the proof of Theorem 3.4.1 is finished. ## 3.5 The Complexity of the Ford-Fulkerson Algorithm The algorithm of Ford and Fulkerson terminates if and when it arrives at a stage where the sink is not labeled but no more vertices can be labeled. If at that time we let \( W \) be the set of vertices that have been labeled, then we have seen that \( (W, W') \) is a minimum cut of the network, and the present value of the flow is the desired maximum for the network. The question now is, how long does it take to arrive at that stage, and indeed, is guaranteed that it will ever get there? We are asking if the algorithm is finite, surely the most primitive complexity question imaginable. First consider the case where every edge of the given network \( X \) has integer capacity. Then the labeling and flow augmentation algorithms, various additions and subtractions are done, but there is no way that any augmenting flows can be produced. It follows that the augmented flow is still integral. The value of the flow therefore increases by an integer amount during each augmentation. On the other hand if, say, \( C \) denotes the combined capacity of all edges that are outbound from the source, then it is eminently clear that the value of the flow can never exceed \( C \). Since the value of the flow increases by at least 1 unit per augmentation, we see that no more than \( C' \) flow augmentations will be needed before a maximum flow is reached. This yields. Image Analysis: ### Image Analysis #### 1. Localization and Attribution: - There is a single image on the page, hereafter referred to as **Image 1**. #### 2. Object Detection and Classification: - **Objects Detected:** - Text blocks - Mathematical notations - Symbols **Categories:** - Text content related to academic or technical explanations - Mathematical expressions #### 3. Scene and Activity Analysis: - **Overall Scene:** The image is a screenshot of a textbook page, specifically a section within a chapter discussing concepts in network flow problems and the Ford-Fulkerson algorithm. - **Activities Taking Place:** The contents include mathematical definitions, theorem statements, proofs, and explanations of algorithms. #### 4. Text Analysis: - **Extracted Text:** **Chapter 3: The Network Flow Problem** **Lemma 3.4.1. Let \( f \) be a flow of value \( Q \) in a network \( X \), and let \( (W, \overline{W}) \) be a cut in \( X \). Then** \( Q = f(W, \overline{W}) - f(\overline{W}, W) \leq \text{cap}(W, \overline{W}). \) **Proof of lemma:** The net flow out of \( s \) is \( Q \). The net flow out of any other vertex \( x \in W \) is 0. Hence, if \( V(X) \) denotes the vertex set of the network \( X \), we obtain: \[ Q = \sum_{x \in V(X)} (f(v, V(X) \setminus \{ x \}) - f(V(X) \setminus \{ x \}, x)) \] \[\begin{align*} Q &= (f(W, V(X) \setminus W) - f(V(X) \setminus W, W)) \\ &= f(W, \overline{W}) - f(\overline{W}, W) \\ &\leq \text{cap}(W, \overline{W}). \end{align*}\] #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 74 Context: This proves the \( = \) part of (3.4.1), and the \( \leq \) part is obvious, completing the proof of lemma 3.4.1. We now know that the maximum value of the flow in a network cannot exceed the minimum of the capacities of the cuts in the network. To complete the proof of the theorem we will show that a flow of maximum value, which surely exists, must saturate the edges of some cut. **3.5 The Complexity of the Ford-Fulkerson Algorithm** The algorithm of Ford and Fulkerson terminates if and when it arrives at a stage where the sink is not labeled but no more vertices can be labeled. If at that time we let \( W \) be the set of vertices that have been labeled, then we have seen that \( (W, \overline{W}) \) is a minimum cut of the network, and the present value of the flow is the desired maximum for the network. The question now is, how long does it take to arrive at that stage, and indeed, is it guaranteed that we will ever get there? We are asking if the algorithm is finite, surely the most primitive complexity question imaginable. First consider the case where every edge of the given network \( X \) has integer capacity. Then during the labeling and flow augmentation algorithms, various additions and subtractions are done, but there is no way that any nonintegral flows can be produced. It follows that the augmented flow is still integral. The value of the flow is increased by an integer amount during each augmentation. On the other hand if, say, \( C^* \) denotes the combined capacity of all edges that are outbound from the source, then it is eminently clear that the value of the flow can never exceed \( C^* \). Since the value of the flow increases by at least 1 unit per augmentation, we see that no more than \( C^* \) flow augmentations will be needed before a maximum flow is reached. This yields ... **Significance:** The text describes procedural and theoretical aspects of network flow problems, specifically dealing with the Ford-Fulkerson algorithm and its properties. This excerpt likely serves an educational purpose in teaching the mathematical reasoning and algorithms used in network flow theory. #### Color Analysis: - The page background is primarily white. - The text color is black, with some mathematical expressions clearly marked by specific notation styles in italics and bold. #### Perspective and Composition: - **Perspective:** The image appears to be a direct screenshot of a page, with a clear bird's-eye view. - **Composition:** The page consists of multiple paragraphs of continuous text, segmented into sections with different topics. Mathematical expressions and proofs are embedded within the text, providing visual contrast and separating different types of content. ### Conclusion The image is of a textbook page detailing lemma 3.4.1 and a proof, along with a discussion on the complexity of the Ford-Fulkerson algorithm. The page aims to provide a theoretical foundation and algorithmic understanding within the context of network flow problems. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 79 Context: # 3.6 Layered Networks After augmenting the flow in the original network \( X \), we construct a new layered network, from \( X \) and the newly augmented flow function of \( X \). The various activities that are now being described may sound like some kind of thinly disguised repackaging of the Ford-Fulkerson algorithm, but they aren't just that, because here is what can be proved to happen: 1. First, if we start with zero flow in \( X \), make the layered network \( Y \), find a blocking flow in \( Y \), augment the flow in \( X \), make a new layered network \( Y' \), find a blocking flow, etc., then after at most \( V \) phases ("phase" = layer + block + augment) we will have found the maximum flow in \( X \) and the process will halt. 2. Second, each phase can be done very rapidly. The MPM algorithm, to be discussed in Section 3.7, finds a blocking flow in a layered network in time \( O(V) \). By the height of a layered network \( Y \), we will mean the number of edges in any path from source to sink. The network of Fig. 3.6.1 has height 3. Let's now show how. ## Theorem 3.6.1 The heights of the layered networks that occur in the consecutive phases of the solution of a network flow problem form a strictly increasing sequence of positive integers. Hence, for a network \( X \) with \( V \) vertices, there can be at most \( V \) phases before a maximum flow is found. Let \( Y(p) \) denote the layered network that is constructed at the \( p \)th phase of the computation and let \( H(p) \) denote the height of \( Y(p) \). We will first prove ### Lemma 3.6.1 If \( v_0 \rightarrow v_1 \rightarrow v_2 \rightarrow \cdots \rightarrow v_n \) (\( v_0 = \text{source} \)) is a path in \( Y(p) \), and if every vertex \( v_i \) (\( i = 1, \ldots, m \)) of that path also appears in \( Y(p) \), then for every \( a = 0, m \) it is true that if vertex \( v_a \) was in layer \( \leq b \) then \( 2 \geq b \). **Proof of Lemma:** The result is clearly true for \( a = 0 \). Suppose it is true for \( v_0, v_1, \ldots, v_a \), and suppose \( v_{a+1} \) was not in layer of network \( Y(p) \). We will show that \( a + 1 \leq c \). Indeed, if not \( c > a + 1 \). Since \( v_a \) was not presented in network \( Y(p) \) since the vertices were not in the consequence layers. Hence the flow in \( Y \) between \( v_a \) and \( v_{a+1} \) could not have been affected by the augmentation procedure of phase \( p \). But edge \( v_i \) is in \( Y(p+1) \). Therefore it represented an edge of \( Y \) that originated from \( v_a \) at the beginning of phase \( p \), was unaffected by phase \( p \), but was not helpful at the beginning of phase \( p \). This contradiction establishes the lemma. Now we will prove the theorem. Let \[ s \rightarrow v_1 \rightarrow v_2 \rightarrow \cdots \rightarrow w(H(p) + 1) \rightarrow t \] be a path from source to sink in \( Y(p + 1) \). Consider first the case where every vertex of the path also lies in \( Y(p) \) and since \( m_1 = 1 \) (i.e., \( H(p + 1) = a, m = m \)). We conclude that \( H(p + 1) > H(p) \). Now we want to exclude the \( v_i \)'s sign. If \( H(p + 1) = H(p) \) then the entire path is in \( Y(p) \) and \( Y(p + 1) \), and so all the edges in \( Y \) that the edges of the path represent were helpful both before and after the augmentation step of phase \( p \), contradicting the fact that the blocking flow that was used for the augmentation saturated some edge of the chosen path. The theorem is now proved for the case where the path had all of its vertices in \( Y(p) \). Now suppose that this was not the case. Let \( e' : v_a \rightarrow v_{a+1} \) be the first edge of the path where terminal vertex \( v_{a+1} \) was not in \( Y(p) \). Then the corresponding edges of \( Y \) was unaffected by the augmentation in phase \( p \). It was helpful from \( v_a \) at the beginning of phase \( p \) because \( e' \in Y(p) \) and it was unaffected by phase \( p \), yet \( e' \in Y(p) \). The only possibility is that vertex \( v_{a+1} \) would have entered into \( Y \) in the layer \( H(p) \) that contains the sink, but that layer is special and contains only. Hence, if \( v_a \) is in layer of \( Y(p) \), then \( b + 1 = H(p) \). By the lemma once more, \( 2 \geq b + 1 \geq H(p) \), and therefore \( H(p + 1) > H(p) \), completing the proof of theorem 3.6.1. Image Analysis: ### Analysis of the Attached Visual Content **Image Localization and Attribution:** - **Image Location**: The visual content provided consists of a single page from a document or book. - **Image Number**: Identified as Image 1 since it is the only image on the page. **Text Analysis:** - **Text Detection and Extraction**: - The text on the page is highly mathematical and theoretical, relating to layered networks and flow algorithms. - The primary section is labeled "3.6 Layered networks". - There are multiple well-defined sections: - An introductory paragraph explaining the construction of a new layered network from the original network \(X\). - Theorem 3.6.1 and its proof. - Lemma 3.6.1 and its proof. **Contextual Significance:** - **Content Analysis and Explanation**: - The text introduces a method to construct a new layered network from an existing network and discusses its relevance in the context of the Ford-Fulkerson algorithm and flow networks. - **Key Points from Text**: - The introduction explains the motivation and significance of creating layered networks as part of an iterative process in network flow algorithms. - **Theorem 3.6.1**: States that the heights of layered networks in the process form a strictly increasing sequence of positive integers, limiting the number of phases before a maximum flow is found. - **Lemma 3.6.1**: Provides a detailed mathematical argument to establish properties of paths in these layered networks. - The proof sections contain step-by-step logics and assumptions used to arrive at the theorems and lemma stated. **Diagram and Chart Analysis (if applicable):** - There are no diagrams, charts, or graphical elements present in the document. **Process Descriptions and Flows:** - The document describes a process flow for constructing layered networks and augmenting the flow in these networks, related to the Ford-Fulkerson method. **Mathematical Analysis:** - The piece is highly procedural and mathematical, focusing on proving properties of augmented paths in layered networks. - The significant notations include: - \( X, Y \) representing networks. - \( v_0, v_1, ..., v_{m+1} \) indicating vertices in paths. - \( H \) indicating the height of a network. - Specific paths \( P \) and their properties within the layered networks. **Anomaly Detection:** - No anomalies or unusual elements are detected in the document. The content is consistent with academic mathematical writing. **Perspective and Composition:** - **Perspective**: The image appears to be a straight scan or photograph of a document, likely taken at a slight angle but still clear and readable. - **Composition**: The text is organized in two main sections with a clear hierarchical structure, subheaded by theorem and lemma, each followed by explanations and proofs. By examining these aspects, the document page reveals its academic nature, focusing on detailed explanations and proofs within the realm of network flow algorithms and layered networks theory. It contributes to the mathematical foundation necessary for understanding and applying advanced algorithmic concepts. #################### 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.png) **Fig. 3.8.1:** Matching people to jobs ![The network for the matching problem](path_to_image_2.png) **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 \( (p, q) \) 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.png) **Fig. 3.8.3:** A maximum flow Image Analysis: ### Localization and Attribution: #### Image 1: - **Position:** Top of the page. - **Label:** Fig. 3.8.1: Matching people to jobs. #### Image 2: - **Position:** Middle of the page. - **Label:** Fig. 3.8.2: The network for the matching problem. #### Image 3: - **Position:** Bottom of the page. - **Label:** Fig. 3.8.3: A maximum flow. ### Object Detection and Classification: #### Image 1 (Fig. 3.8.1): - **Objects:** Nodes and directed edges forming a bipartite graph. - **Key Features:** - Two disjoint sets of nodes. - Edges connecting nodes from one set to nodes in the other set. #### Image 2 (Fig. 3.8.2): - **Objects:** Nodes, directed edges, and an additional network structure. - **Key Features:** - Similar to Image 1 but with an added network component including source and sink nodes. #### Image 3 (Fig. 3.8.3): - **Objects:** Nodes, directed edges, and a flow network. - **Key Features:** - More densely connected network. - Shows capacity and flow through edges. ### Scene and Activity Analysis: #### Image 1 (Fig. 3.8.1): - **Scene:** Bipartite graph representing the matching of individuals to jobs. - **Activities:** - Nodes represent people and jobs. - Edges represent potential matchings. #### Image 2 (Fig. 3.8.2): - **Scene:** Network flow diagram for the matching problem. - **Activities:** - Nodes represent individuals, jobs, and intermediary components. - Edges indicate flow paths. #### Image 3 (Fig. 3.8.3): - **Scene:** Network flow diagram showing a maximum flow scenario. - **Activities:** - Each edge shows the flow of units from one node to another. - Network demonstrates maximum possible flow from source to sink. ### Text Analysis: - **Text Detected:** - Chapter and section details at the top. - Descriptions below each figure (e.g., "Matching people to jobs"). - Paragraph text explains the theoretical basis and results observed in the figures, discussing capacity and maximum flow in network graphs. - **Significance:** - The text provides context and theoretical explanation of the concepts illustrated by the graphs, which include matching problems and network flows. ### Diagram and Chart Analysis: #### Image 1 (Fig. 3.8.1): - **Diagrams and Data:** Bipartite matching graph. - **Axes, Scales and Legends:** None. - **Key Insights:** Illustrates the concept of matching entities from two distinct sets. #### Image 2 (Fig. 3.8.2): - **Diagrams and Data:** Network structure for matching problem. - **Axes, Scales and Legends:** None. - **Key Insights:** Provides a more complex view incorporating network flow for the matching problem. #### Image 3 (Fig. 3.8.3): - **Diagrams and Data:** Maximum flow network diagram. - **Axes, Scales and Legends:** None. - **Key Insights:** Demonstrates the computation of maximum flow within a network graph. ### Color Analysis: - **Color Composition for all Images:** - Predominantly black and white, typical for schematic and instructional diagrams in technical documents. ### Perspective and Composition: #### Basic Features Shared by All Images: - **Perspective:** Straightforward 2D view with nodes and edges distinctly visible. - **Composition:** Symmetrically arranged diagrams focusing on clarity of nodes and edges to elucidate matching and flow concepts. ### Contextual Significance: - **Context within Document:** - Each figure exemplifies concepts crucial to understanding network flow problems and matching theory in a chapter dedicated to such topics. - Enhances comprehension by visually depicting theoretical explanations. ### Anomaly Detection: - **Possible Anomalies:** - No visible anomalies or unusual elements; all diagrams seem standard for educational purposes. ### Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations): - **Image Designations:** - Bipartite Graph (Fig. 3.8.1) - Network for Matching Problem (Fig. 3.8.2) - Maximum Flow Network (Fig. 3.8.3) ### Trend and Interpretation: - **Matching and Flow Trends:** - Progressive complexity from a simple bipartite graph to a network flow system depicting maximum flow. ### ProencryptedContent .de: größeriges Chancen: less Beschreibtion Format .encryption: Completed . #################### 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 \[ \text{gcd}(m, n) = \text{gcd}(n, m \mod n) \] This leads to the following recursive procedure for computing the g.c.d. ```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 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 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 trivially' then to 'trivially' (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 g.c.d. 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 g.c.d. What is the input to the problem? The two integers \( n, m \) whose g.c.d. 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 \( \log m \) then \( \log n \) 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 \( \text{mod} \) 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, \[ a \mod b = a - \left\lfloor \frac{a}{b} \right\rfloor b \] 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 \[ a \mod b \leq b - 1 \leq \frac{a + 1}{2} - 1 = \frac{a - 1}{2} \] in this case. Next, suppose \( b < (a + 1)/2 \). Then \( a - b \leq a - \frac{a + 1}{2} = \frac{a - 1}{2} \), \[ a \mod b \leq a - b < a - \frac{a + 1}{2} = \frac{a - 1}{2} \] so the result holds in either case. *In Historia Mathematica 21 (1994), 401-419, Jeffrey Shallit traces this analysis back to Pierre-Joseph-Étienne Picard, in 1841.* Image Analysis: ### Comprehensive Examination of the Attached Visual Content #### 1. Localization and Attribution: - **Image 1**: The entire page is occupied by a single image. #### 4. Text Analysis: - **Detected Text**: - **Section Header**: "4.2 The greatest common divisor" - **Main Body Text**: - "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(m, n) = gcd(n, m mod n)..." - Detailed algorithm and explanation on how to compute the greatest common divisor (g.c.d) using the Euclidean algorithm. - "**Lemma 4.2.1.** If 1 ≤ b ≤ a then a mod b ≤ (a − 1)/2." - "In Historia Mathematica 21 (1994), 401-419, Jeffrey Shallit traces this analysis back to Pierre-Joseph-Étienne Finck, in 1841." - **Analysis of Text Content**: - The text describes the Euclidean algorithm for finding the greatest common divisor (g.c.d) of two integers. It indicates the historical significance of the algorithm, recognizes its origin, and provides a detailed recursive procedural description along with an example. - There is a proof provided for a lemma regarding properties of the modulo operation. #### 9. Perspective and Composition: - **Perspective**: The image of the text appears to be a high-angle shot that captures the full page of a printed or digital document. - **Composition**: The text is structured in a clear academic format with a header, large body of text, algorithms in a different font or boxed, and mathematical notations and formulas presented clearly for readability. #### 13. Graph Numbers: - **Mathematical Algorithm**: - The given sequence for computing g.c.d.: - Initial sequence: (21,13), (13,8), (8,5), (5,3), (3,2), (2,1), (1,0) #### Additional Aspects: ##### Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows): - **Described Process**: The Euclidean algorithm for finding the g.c.d, which is recursively structured and continues until it reaches a base case where one of the integers becomes zero. ##### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions): - **Detailed Description**: The Euclidean algorithm described involves a recursive function that repeatedly applies the modulus operation until the remainder is zero, thereby identifying the greatest common divisor. It begins by comparing inputs m and n, if m is not zero, assigns remainder of m divided by n to a recursive call, otherwise returns n as g.c.d. ##### Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations): - **Types/Categories**: - **Mathematical Notations**: Symbols and operations related to the Euclidean algorithm. - **Mathematical Proofs**: Including steps and conditional checks provided in case scenarios. ### Summary The document is highly academic, detailing a historical and algorithmic approach to finding the greatest common divisor using the Euclidean algorithm. It provides both the procedural method and theoretical underpinnings, complete with example calculations and proofs. The page captures the structured logic and mathematical rigor typical of mathematical textbooks or research papers. #################### 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: 89 Context: Can we get out, at the next step, the corresponding coefficients t, u for (4.3.1)? Indeed we can, by substituting in (4.3.2) the fact that n mod m = n - ⌊n/m⌋m (4.3.3) we find that g = tʹn + uʹ(n - ⌊n/m⌋m) (4.3.4) = tʹn + uʹ(n - ⌊n/m⌋m) = (tʹ - ⌊n/m⌋uʹ)m. Hence the rule by which tʹ, uʹ for equation (4.3.2) transform into t, u for equation (4.3.1) is that t = uʹ (4.3.4) u = tʹ - ⌊n/m⌋uʹ. (4.3.5) ``` - **Significance and Contextual Analysis:** - This text is discussing the Euclidean algorithm in the context of number theory, specifically focusing on the extended Euclidean algorithm which not only calculates the greatest common divisor (gcd) of two integers but also finds coefficients that satisfy the equation gcd = tn + um. This is important in mathematical proofs and algorithms involving number theory. **9. Perspective and Composition:** - The image is a captured section of a text page. The perspective is standard, akin to how one would read text in a book or a document. **10. Contextual Significance:** - This image appears to be a page from a mathematical textbook or paper discussing the Euclidean algorithm and its extended form. It aims to provide readers with the theoretical background, algorithms, and mathematical proofs related to the gcd and related concepts. The presence of exercises suggests a pedagogical motive, likely intended for students or individuals looking to deepen their understanding of mathematical algorithms. **12. Graph and Trend Analysis:** - Not applicable as there are no graphs present. **13. Graph Numbers:** - Not applicable as there are no graphs present. **Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows):** - The process flow discussed here is the step-by-step computation of the gcd using the Euclidean algorithm, and how to find the coefficients that satisfy the equation gcd = tn + um. **Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions):** - The image describes the process of computing the gcd using the Euclidean algorithm, including both the basic version and the extended version, which finds integer coefficients. **Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations):** - Types or categories mentioned include positive integers, prime factors, gcd, lcm, Fibonacci numbers, and recursive algorithms. **Trend and Interpretation:** - The trend indicates a deeper understanding and expansion of the basic Euclidean algorithm into its extended form by incorporating mathematical proofs and inductive reasoning. This is important for more advanced theoretical and practical applications in mathematics and computer science. **Tables:** - Not applicable as there are no tables present. #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 89 Context: ``` ## 4.3 The extended Euclidean algorithm 6. Suppose we have two positive integers \( m, n \), and we have factored them completely into primes, in the form \[ m = \prod_{i=1}^{k} p_i^{\alpha_i}; \quad n = \prod_{j=1}^{l} q_j^{\beta_j} \] How would you calculate \( \gcd(m,n) \) from the above information? How would you calculate the least common multiple (\(\mathrm{lcm}\)) of \( m \) and \( n \) from the above information? Prove that \( \gcd(m,n) = \frac{m}{\mathrm{lcm}(m,n)} \). 7. Calculate \( \gcd(102431, 56129) \) in two ways: use the method of exercise 6 above, then use the Euclidean algorithm. In each case count the total number of arithmetic operations that you had to do to get the answer. 8. Let \( F_n \) be the \( n \)th Fibonacci number. How many operations will be needed to compute \( \gcd(F_n, F_{n-1}) \) by the Euclidean algorithm? What is \( \gcd(F_n, F_{n-1})? \) ### 4.3 The extended Euclidean algorithm Again suppose \( n, m \) are two positive integers whose g.c.d. is \( g \). Then we can always write \( g \) in the form \[ g = t n + u m \quad (4.3.1) \] where \( t \) and \( u \) are integers. For instance, \( \gcd(14,11) = 1 \), so we can write \( 1 = 14(-1) + 11(2) \) for integers \( t, u \). Can you spot integers \( t, u \) that will work? One pair that does the job is \( (-4, 5) \), and there are others (can you find all of them?). The extended Euclidean algorithm finds not only the g.c.d. of \( n \) and \( m \), it also finds a pair of integers \( t \) that exists (4.3.1). One ‘application’ of the extended algorithm is that we will obtain an inductive proof of the existence of \( t \), that is not immediately obvious from (4.3.1) (see exercise 1 below). While this hardly rates as a ‘practical’ application, it represents a very important feature of recursive algorithms. We might say, rather generally, that the following items go hand-in-hand: - Recursive algorithms - Inductive proofs - Complexity analyses by recurrence formulas If we have a recursive algorithm, then it is natural to prove the validity of the algorithm by mathematical induction. Conversely, inductive proofs of theorems often (not always, alas!) yield recursive algorithms for the construction of the objects that are being studied. The complexity analysis of a recursive algorithm will use recurrence formulas, in a natural way. We saw that already in the analysis that proved theorem 4.2.1. Now let’s discuss the extended algorithm. Input it will be two integers \( a \) and \( b \). Output from it will be \( g = \gcd(a,m) \) and two integers \( t \) and \( u \) for which (4.3.1) is true. Let \( m \) be one step of the original Euclidean algorithm look to us from the problem of finding \( \gcd(n, m) \): \[ \gcd(n \mod m) \] Suppose, inductively, that we not only know \( g = \gcd(n,m) \), but we also know the coefficients \( t', u' \) for the equation \[ g = t' n + u' m \quad (4.3.2) \] Can we get out, at the next step, the corresponding coefficients \( t, u \) for (4.3.1)? Indeed we can, by substituting (4.3.2) the fact that \[ n \mod m = n - \left\lfloor \frac{n}{m} \right\rfloor m \quad (4.3.3) \] we find that \[ g = t' m + t' \left( n - \left\lfloor \frac{n}{m} \right\rfloor m \right) \quad (4.3.4) \] \[ = v'n + (t' - v')\left\lfloor \frac{n}{m} \right\rfloor m \] Hence the rule by which \( t', u' \) for equation (4.3.2) transform into \( t, u \) for equation (4.3.1) is that \[ t = u' \quad u = t' - \left\lfloor \frac{n}{m} \right\rfloor u' \] ``` Image Analysis: **1. Localization and Attribution:** - There is only one image to analyze. - Image Number: Image 1 **4. Text Analysis:** - The text in the image is extracted in the following sections: ``` 4.3 The extended Euclidean algorithm 6. Suppose we have two positive integers m, n, and we have factored them completely into primes, in the form m = ∏ pᵢᵃⁱ ; n = ∏ pᵢᵇᵢ. How would you calculate gcd(m,n) from the above information? How would you calculate the least common multiple (lcm) of m and n from the above information? Prove that gcd(m,n) = mn/lcm(m, n). 7. Calculate gcd(102131, 56129) in two ways: use the method of exercise 6 above, then use the Euclidean algorithm. In each case count the total number of arithmetic operations that you had to do to get the answer. 8. Let Fₙ be the nᵗʰ Fibonacci number. How many operations will be needed to compute gcd(Fₙ, Fₙ₋₁) by the Euclidean algorithm? What is gcd(Fₙ, Fₙ₋₁)? 4.3 The extended Euclidean algorithm Again suppose m, n are two positive integers whose g.c.d. is g. Then we can always write g in the form g = tn + um (4.3.1) where t and u are integers. For instance, gcd(14,11) = 1, so we can write 1 = 1(4) + 1(1)u for integers t, u. Can you spot integers t, u that will work? One pair that does the job is (4, -5) and there are others (can you find all of them?). The extended Euclidean algorithm finds not only the g.c.d. of m and n, it also finds a pair of integers t, u that exists (4.3.1). One ‘application’ of the extended algorithm is that we will obtain an inductive proof of the existence of t, u that is not immediately obvious from (4.3.1) (see exercise 1 below). While this hardly rates as a ‘practical’ application, it represents a very important feature of recursive algorithms. We might say, rather generally, that the following items go hand-in-hand: Recursive algorithms Inductive proofs Complexity analyses by recurrence formulas If we have a recursive algorithm, then it is natural to prove the validity of the algorithm by mathematical induction. Conversely, inductive proofs of theorems often (not always, alas!) yield recursive algorithms for the construction of the objects that are being studied. The complexity analysis of a recursive algorithm will use recurrence formulas, in a natural way. We saw that already in the analysis that proved theorem 4.2.1. Now let’s discuss the extended algorithm. Input to it will be two integers n and m. Output from it will be g = gcd(n,m) and two integers t and u for which (4.3.1) is true. g₀ is a simple step of the original Euclidean algorithm that looks from the problem of finding gcd(n,m) to finding gcd(n, n mod m). Suppose, inductively, that we not only know g = gcd(n,m, n mod m) but we also know the coefficients t, uʹ for the equation g = tʹn + uʹ(n mod m). (4.3.2) #################### 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. 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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: # 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 4.5.2, 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 \( \phi(n) \). The primitive roots are exactly the elements, if they exist, of maximum possible order \( \phi(n) \). 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 \[ b^{\phi(n)} \equiv 1 \quad (\text{mod } n). \tag{4.5.1} \] In particular, if \( n \) is a prime number then \( \phi(n) = n - 1 \), and we have ## Theorem 4.5.2 (‘Fermat’s little theorem’) If \( n \) is prime, then for all \( a \neq 0 \) (mod \( n \)) we have \( a^{\phi(n)} \equiv 1 \) (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 \( k \) a non-negative integer). 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, \( U_6 \) 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 4.5.3 If \( n \) is an odd prime, then \( U_n \) is cyclic, and in particular the equation \( x^2 = 1 \) in \( U_n \) has only the solutions \( x = \pm 1 \). 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 \( \mathbb{Z}_{p_1^{k_1}}, \mathbb{Z}_{p_2^{k_2}}, \ldots, \mathbb{Z}_{p_m^{k_m}} \). Let’s take \( \mathbb{Z}_n \) as an example. Since \( 6 = 2 \cdot 3 \), we expect that somehow \( \mathbb{Z}_6 \cong \mathbb{Z}_2 \times \mathbb{Z}_3 \). 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, \( (x_1, y_1) \cdot (y_1, y_2) = (x_1 \cdot y_1, x_2 \cdot y_2) \), 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 \( x_2 \cdot y_2 \) is done 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 \[ (1, 2) \cdot (1, 2) = (1 \cdot 1, 1 \cdot 2) = (1, 1). \] 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: ### Text Analysis: #### **Image 1:** - **Location on Page:** Top half and extending to the bottom half of the page. - **Text Detected:** 1. **Chapter Title:** - *Chapter 4: Algorithms in the Theory of Numbers* 2. **Main Content:** - The main text discusses the concepts of primitive roots modulo \( n \) with relevant theorems and corollaries stated clearly. 3. **Theorems and Corollaries:** - **Theorem 4.5.1** (Fermat’s theorem): "For every integer \( a \) that is relatively prime to \( n \) we have \( a^{\varphi(n)} \equiv 1 \) (mod \( n \))." - **Theorem 4.5.2** (Fermat’s little theorem): "If \( n \) is prime, then for all \( a \not\equiv 0 \) (mod n) we have \( a^{n-1} \equiv 1 \) (mod \( n \))." - **Theorem 4.5.3**: Discusses the conditions under which an integer \( n \) has a primitive root. - **Corollary 4.5.3.a**: States conditions for \( U_n \) (the multiplicative group modulo \( n \)) to be cyclic. 4. **Addition and Multiplication Processes:** - Describes operations within \( Z_6 \) using ordered pairs, specifically detailing summation and multiplication processes with examples. 5. **Example and General Factorization:** - Describes ordered pairs in \( Z_6 \) and provides specific examples of addition and multiplication processes for clarity. ### Object Detection and Classification: #### **Image 1:** - **Objects Detected:** - **Text Blocks:** Significant portions of text focused on theoretical formulations in number theory. - **Mathematical Symbols and Equations:** Various mathematical notations, equations, and symbols including summation and product notation, modular arithmetic symbols, and Greek letters like \( \varphi(n) \). ### Scene and Activity Analysis: #### **Image 1:** - **Scene Description:** - The image is a scanned page from a mathematical textbook. - The layout includes a structured presentation with headers, explanations, theorem statements, corollaries, and examples. - **Activities:** - The main activity involves conveying complex mathematical concepts related to number theory through the presentation of theorems and examples. ### Diagram and Chart Analysis: #### **Image 1:** - No diagrams or charts are present in this image. ### Color Analysis: #### **Image 1:** - **Color Composition:** - Predominantly black text on a white background. - The high contrast between text and background aids readability. ### Perspective and Composition: #################### 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: 97 Context: # 4.6 Pseudorandomity tests ## Test 2 Given \( n \). Output \( n \) is composite if \( \gcd(b, n) \neq 1 \), else output ‘inconclusive.’ This one is a little better, but not yet good. If it is composite, the number of bases \( b \leq k \) for which Test 2 will produce the result ‘composite’ is \( n - \phi(n) \), where \(\phi\) 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 if \( n = p^k \), 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 pseudorandomity test. ## Test 3 Given \( n \). (If \( b \) and \( n \) are not relatively prime or) if \( n \equiv 1 \,(\text{mod}\, n) \) 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 \( (b, n) \) produces the output ‘inconclusive’ for every integer \( b \) that is relatively prime to \( n \). An example of such a number is \( n = 1729 \), which is composite (\( 1729 = 17 \cdot 101 \)), 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 pseudorandomity test. The familial resemblance to Test 3 will be apparent. ## Test 4 (the strong pseudorandomity test) Given \( (n, k) \). Let \( n = 1 \cdot 2^m \), where \( m \) is an odd integer. If either - (a) \( b^m \equiv 1 \,(\text{mod}\, n) \) or - (b) there is an integer \( i \in [0, q - 1] \) such that \( b^{n^2} \equiv -1 \,(\text{mod}\, n) \) then return ‘inconclusive’; else return ‘is composite.’ First we validate the test by proving the Proposition. ### 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 \[ b^{m^2} \equiv 1 \,(\text{mod}\, n) \] for all \( i = q, q - 1, \ldots, 0 \). 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 \( i \), then it is true for \( i - 1 \), because \[ (b^{m^{i-1}})^2 \equiv b^{m^2} \equiv 1 \,(\text{mod}\, n) \] 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 \( x^2 \equiv 1 \,(\text{mod}\, n) \) 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, \( b^2, b^4, b^8, \ldots \), by squaring, and reducing modulus 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: ## Image Analysis ### Image Localization and Attribution: - **Image 1**: The only image present on the page. ### Object Detection and Classification: - **Image 1**: - Objects Detected: - Multiple pieces of text. - Mathematical formulas and expressions. ### Scene and Activity Analysis: - **Image 1**: - Scene: Academic or scientific publication page, specifically focusing on pseudoprimality tests in number theory. - Activities: Detailed explanation of various pseudoprimality tests, including complete descriptions and examples. ### Text Analysis: - **Image 1**: - Text Extracted: ``` 4.6 Pseudoprimality tests Test 2. Given b, n. Output ‘n is composite’ if gcd(b, n) ≠ 1, else output ‘inconclusive.’ This one is a little better, but not yet good. If n is composite, the number of bases b ≤ n for which Test 2 will produce the result ‘composite’ is tn - 6(n)), where t() 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 if n=ps, 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 b, n. (If b and n are not relatively prime or if bn - 7 ≠ 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 (b, n) 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 = 7 · 13 · 19), 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’s in [1, 168] that produce the ‘composite’ outcome from Test 3, namely every such b except for 19, 22, 23, 70, 80, 89, 99, 146, 147, 150, 168. Finally, we will describe a good pseudoprimality test. The familial resemblance to Test 3 will be apparent. #################### 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. Everything appears coherent and well-structured. ### Color Analysis: - **Image 1**: - Dominant Colors: Black and white text on a white background. - Impact: The high contrast between the black text and the white background ensures readability. ### Perspective and Composition: - **Image 1**: - Perspective: Front-facing, as typical for a page of text in a book or article. - Composition: The text is structured in a standard, double-column format common in academic publications. ### Contextual Significance: - The image, being a page from a mathematical text, contributes to the overall theme of pseudoprimality tests within the broader document. The detailed explanations and proofs underscore the scientific rigor and depth of the subject matter. ### Metadata Analysis: - Not applicable; no metadata information is available. ### Graph and Trend Analysis: - Not applicable; no graphs are included in the image. ### Graph Numbers: - Not applicable; no graphs are present in the image. ### Ablaufprozesse (Process Flows): - Not explicitly depicted; the text describes step-by-step tests in a linear, explanatory format. ### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions): - Details descriptions of four different pseudoprimality tests, explaining procedural steps and mathematical justifications. ### Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations): - Identifies tests by labels (Test 2, Test 3, Test 4). ### Trend and Interpretation: - Identifies a progression in the effectiveness and reliability of pseudoprimality tests, indicating a trend towards more robust and comprehensive methods. ### Tables: - Not applicable; no tables are included in the image. 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: 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: 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. 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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: 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. Image Analysis: ### Image Analysis Report #### Localization and Attribution: - **Number of Images:** 1 image is present in the provided visual content. #### Text Analysis (Image 1): - **Detected Text:** - The title of the section is "Chapter 4: Algorithms in the Theory of Numbers." - Subsection titled (A4): "Check that x^p-1 ≡ 1 (mod p)." - Detailed text discussing the complexity of algorithm A: - Descriptions of terms like f(p), g(p), and mathematical notation. - Equations and inequalities regarding computational complexity (4.10.1, 4.10.2). - Reference to a theorem: "Theorem 4.10.1. (V. Pratt, 1975) There exist 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 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. 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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 unattainable. Those were the polynomial-time 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 (the "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. Here, if there are a large amount of colorings to be done, enough so that if G has 50 vertices and we have 10 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 string must appear in the performance guarantee. Hence "357n²" might have appeared in the guarantee, and so might "23n", but \( n^k \) would not be 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) ∈ E(G) and is 0 else. Evidently, \( n^2 \) bits 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 \( n^2 \) bits long, let D denote 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 ≤ \( n^k \). Is this a guarantee of polynomial time performance? That question raises: Is there a polynomial P such that for every instance of "Independent Set" the running time T will be at most P(D)? Well, is it bounded? 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This highlights that current understandings of polynomial-time algorithms are inadequate for such problems. ### 8. Color Analysis - The page is primarily composed of black text on a white background, typical of printed or digital text documents. ### 9. Perspective and Composition - The perspective is a straight-on view typically used for reading text. - Composition follows a conventional document layout with headings and paragraphs arranged in a standard, readable format. ### 12. Graph and Trend Analysis - Although no graphs are present, discussions of algorithm complexity, such as "1000(*)\( V^{1000} \)" and Big-O notation hint at more complex hypothetical graphs depicting algorithmic performance metrics. ### Additional Aspects: #### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions): - Description of the Independent Set problem and how it needs polynomial time algorithms. - Challenges in computational complexity and the specific hypothetical warranty example for illustrating polynomial-bound guarantee challenges. #### Trend and Interpretation: - Trends in computational problems around NP-completeness. - Complexity boundaries and performance issues of algorithms in finding solutions to NP-complete problems. ### Conclusion This document page is primarily an explanatory text focusing on computational complexity, specifically regarding NP-complete problems and polynomial-time algorithms. It introduces key concepts, provides examples, and uses a hypothetical scenario to illustrate points related to computational difficulty and performance guarantees. #################### 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 \( 2K \)? (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 consists of 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 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 ... ... -- . . . -- . -- . . . -- ``` Image Analysis: ## Analysis of Attached Visual Content ### 1. 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Overall, the visual content provides insightful information on computational theory, effectively using text and diagrams to enhance understanding of complex topics like NP-completeness and Turing Machine operations. #################### 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. 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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: 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 \( q_k \) or the symbol just read is not \( b_i \)'... There is a clause as above for each step \( i = 0, \ldots, P(n) \) of the computation, for each square \( j = 1, \ldots, P(n) \) of the tape, for each symbol \( l \) in the alphabet, and for each possible state \( q_i \) of the machine – a polynomial number of clauses in all. The new configuration tuple \( (N, k, f_i) \) is, of course, as compacted 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 \( r \) and its certificate, in time at most \( P(n) \), then this computation determines a set of (True, False) values for all 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 satisfy all of the clauses at once, then that set of values of the variables describes a certificate that would enable TMQ to do a computation that would recognize the string \( r \) and it also describes, in intimate detail, the ensuing accepting computation that TMQ would do if it were given \( r \) 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 \( X \) by first reducing to an instance of SAT and then to an instance of \( X \). In other words, just like 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 \( T \)?' Interestingly, though, the general problem SAT is reducible to the apparently more special problem 3SAT, which will show us: ### 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 \[ \{x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_k\} \quad (k \geq 4) \tag{5.41} \] 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 \[ \{x_1, x_2, z_1\}, \{z_1, x_3, z_2\}, \{z_2, x_4, z_3\}, \ldots, \{z_{k-3}, x_{k-2}, x_k\}. \tag{5.42} \] We now make the following claim. **Claim.** If \( x_1, \ldots, x_k \) is an assignment of truth values to the \( x_i \)'s for which the clause (5.41) is true, then there exist assignments \( x_1, \ldots, x_{k-3} \) of truth values to the \( z_i \)'s such that all of the clauses (5.42) are simultaneously satisfied by \( x \). Conversely, if \( (x', z') \) is some assignment that satisfies all of (5.42), then \( x' \) alone satisfies (5.41). Image Analysis: ### Analysis of the Attached Visual Content #### 1. **Localization and Attribution:** - **Image Position:** Entire page - **Image Number:** Image 1 #### 4. **Text Analysis:** - **Extracted Text:** - The page has several sections of text related to computational theory and NP-completeness, notably sections 5.3 and 5.4. - **Section 5.3:** Describes the reduction of any language in NP to the SAT (Boolean Satisfiability) problem, thereby proving SAT is NP-complete. - **Section 5.4:** Discusses the concept of NP-complete problems and provides a specific example of reducing other problems to 3SAT, a restricted version of SAT. - **Text Content and Significance:** - **Section 5.3:** - The text outlines how to construct a set of clauses to prove that SAT (Satisfiability) is NP-complete. - It explains that if a set of variables' values can satisfy all clauses simultaneously, it proves that the turning machine computation is conducted appropriately. - This section fundamentally shows that SAT is a benchmark problem within the class of NP-complete problems. - **Section 5.4:** - This section builds on the proof from Section 5.3 to discuss NP-complete problems further. - It starts with Cook’s theorem and explains the process of reducing any problem in NP to SAT. - **Section 5.4.1:** Describes the process of reducing SAT instances to 3SAT (3-satisfiability) and demonstrates that 3SAT is also NP-complete. - Notably, a claim is made and proven, which involves constructing a series of clauses to transform more than three literals into exactly three literals per clause. #### 12. **Graph and Trend Analysis:** - There are no graphs or trend-related visuals in the image for analysis. #### 8. **Color Analysis:** - **Color Composition:** - The page is predominantly black and white. - The standard text is in black on a white background, maintaining a high contrast that emphasizes the readability of the text. #### 9. **Perspective and Composition:** - **Perspective:** - The perspective is directly frontal and flat as expected from academic or textbook pages. - **Composition:** - The page is organized into clearly defined sections with headings, paragraphs, and a mathematical formula. - Headings (e.g., "Chapter 5: NP-completeness" and "5.4 Some other NP-complete problems") are in bold, separating different sections or topics. - Mathematical formulas and claims are set apart from the main text for clarity (e.g., formulas (5.4.1) and (5.4.2)). ### Summary The image consists of a page from a textbook discussing computational theory, specifically NP-completeness and related problems. Section 5.3 provides a foundational overview proving that SAT is NP-complete, while Section 5.4 expands on this by discussing the reduction of NP-complete problems to the 3SAT form. The text is well-organized into sections with headings, clear paragraphs, and distinct mathematical formulas, aiding in comprehension. The black-and-white color scheme maintains readability, with no color elements distracting from the content. #################### 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. 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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: 124 Context: # Chapter 5: NP-completeness ## Type II: 'Usually fast ...' In this category of quasi-solution are algorithms in which the uncertainty lies not in whether a solution will be found, but in how long it will take to find one. An algorithm of this kind will 1. always find a solution and the solution will always be correct, and 2. operate in an average of subexponential time, although occasionally it may require exponential time. The averaging is over all input strings of a given size. An example of this sort is an algorithm that will surely find a maximum independent set in a graph, will on the average require 'only' \( O(n^{\log n}) \) time to do so, but will occasionally, i.e., for some graphs, require nearly \( 2^n \) time to get an answer. We will outline such an algorithm below, in section 5.6. Note that \( O(n^{\log n}) \) is not a polynomial time estimate, but it’s an improvement over \( 2^n \). ## Type II: 'Usually fast ...' In this kind of algorithm, we don’t even get the right answer, but it’s close. Since this means giving up quite a bit, people like these algorithms to be very fast. Of course, we are going to drop our insistence that the questions be posed as decision problems, and instead they will be asked as optimization problems: find the shortest tour through these cities, or find the size of the maximum clique in this graph, or find a coloring of this graph in the fewest possible colors, etc. In response, these algorithms will 1. run in polynomial time 2. always produce some output 3. provide a guarantee that the output will not deviate from the optimal solution by more than such-and-such. An example of this type is the approximate algorithm for the traveling salesman problem that is given below, in section 5.8. It quickly yields a tour of the cities that is guaranteed to be at most twice as long as the shortest possible tour. Now let’s look at examples of each of these kinds of approximation algorithms. An example of an algorithm of Type I is due to Angluin and Valiant. It tries to find a Hamilton path (or circuit) in a graph \( G \). It doesn’t always find such a path, but in theorem 5.5.1 below we will see that it usually does, at least if the graph is from a class of graphs that are likely to have Hamilton paths at all. Input to the algorithm are the graph \( G \) and two distinguished vertices \( s, t \). It looks for a Hamilton circuit between the vertices \( s, t \) (if \( s = t \) on input then we are looking for a Hamilton circuit in \( G \)). The procedure maintains a partially constructed Hamilton path \( P \), from \( s \) to some vertex \( v_{dp} \), and it attempts to extend \( P \) by adjoining an edge to a new, previously unsatisfied vertex. In the process of doing so it will delete from the graph \( G \), from time to time, an edge, so we will also maintain a variable graph \( G' \) that is initially set to \( G \), but which is acted upon by the program. To do this, the algorithm chooses at random an edge \( (u_{dp}, v) \) that is incident with the current endpoint of the partial path \( P \), and it deletes the edge \( (u_{dp}, v) \) from the graph \( G' \), so it will never be chosen again. If \( v \) is a vertex that is not on the path \( P \) then the path is extended by adjoining the new edge \( (u_{dp}, v) \). So much is fairly clear. However if the new vertex \( v \) is already on the path \( P \), then we short circuit the path by deleting an edge from it and drawing in a new edge, as is shown below in the formal statement of the algorithm, and in Fig. 5.5.1. In that case the path does not get longer, but it changes so that it now has... #################### 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: 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_image) 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, and 3 have been colored, respectively, in colors 2, 1, and 2. ![Fig. 5.7.2: A frustrated search tree](path_to_image) ![Fig. 5.7.3: A happy search tree](path_to_image) Image Analysis: ### Comprehensive Analysis of the Attached Visual Content #### 1. Localization and Attribution - **Image 1:** - Positioned at the top of the page. - Caption: Fig. 5.7.1: Color this graph - **Image 2:** - Positioned in the middle of the page. - Caption: Fig. 5.7.2: A frustrated search tree - **Image 3:** - Positioned at the bottom of the page. - Caption: Fig. 5.7.3: A happy search tree #### 2. Object Detection and Classification - **Image 1 (Fig. 5.7.1):** - Objects: Vertices and edges forming a graph. - Key Features: The graph consists of four vertices connected by edges, forming a shape visible as a triangle with an extended line. - **Image 2 (Fig. 5.7.2):** - Objects: Nodes and connecting lines forming a search tree. - Key Features: The nodes are labeled with numerical values indicating the coloring state of vertices. - **Image 3 (Fig. 5.7.3):** - Objects: Nodes and connecting lines forming another search tree. - Key Features: This tree is more extensive with detailed numerals representing vertex colorings. #### 3. Scene and Activity Analysis - **Image 1 (Fig. 5.7.1):** - Scene: A simple graph illustration. - Activity: An attempt to color the vertices of the graph. - **Image 2 (Fig. 5.7.2):** - Scene: A binary search tree. - Activity: Illustrates a search process that ends in frustration due to being unable to find a successful coloring of the graph. - **Image 3 (Fig. 5.7.3):** - Scene: Another binary search tree. - Activity: Shows a successful search process, resulting in heuristics that lead to a correctly colored graph. #### 4. Text Analysis - **Text Content:** - At some stage we may reach a dead end: out of colors, but not out of vertices to color... - When a dead end is reached, back up to the most recently colored vertex... - The (futile) attempt to color the graph in Fig. 5.7.1 with 2 colors by the backtrack method... - **Significance:** - The text explains the process of graph coloring and the backtracking algorithm, highlighting frustration when a dead end is reached, and satisfaction when a proper path is found. #### 7. Anomaly Detection - **Image 1:** - No unusual elements detected. - **Image 2:** - No noticeable anomalies; tree represents unsuccessful search attempts. - **Image 3:** - The volume of nodes suggests a more complex and refined search, but no anomalies. #### 8. Color Analysis - **Overall Color Composition:** - The images are in black and white, typical for textbook illustrations focusing on structure and logic rather than color impact. #### 9. Perspective and Composition - **Image 1:** - Perspective: Planar view of a graph. - Composition: Balanced with four vertices connected cleanly with edges. - **Image 2 & 3:** - Perspective: Hierarchical tree structures viewed from the root (top) downwards. - Composition: Nodes are symmetrical, illustrating the progression of search algorithms. #### 10. Contextual Significance - **Overall Contribution:** - The images visually support an explanation in a chapter about NP-completeness, emphasizing the difficulties in solving certain computational problems (e.g., graph coloring) and demonstrating both unsuccessful and successful search strategies. #### 13. Graph Numbers - **Image 2 (Fig. 5.7.2):** - Data Points: Root (1, 2), Level 1 (12, 21), Level 2 (121, 212) - **Image 3 (Fig. 5.7.3):** - Data Points: Root (1, 2), Level 1 (12, 13, 21, 23, 31, 32), Level 2 and beyond include more extensive numbering indicating paths and successful searches. #### Ablaufsprozesse (Process Flows) - **Images 2 and 3:** - These illustrate decision-making processes in search trees. #### Prozessbeschreibungen (Process Descriptions) - **Images 2 and 3:** - They depict the backtracking process in the search for valid graph colorings. #### Typen Bezeichnung (Type Designations) - **Images 2 and 3:** - Types are designated by numerical labels indicating vertex colorings at different nodes in the search process. ### Summary The content comprehensively demonstrates the concept of graph coloring in the context of NP-completeness through visual aids, including graphs and search trees, which effectively illustrate the problem-solving process via backtracking. #################### 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. The explanations, definitions, and formal proof presented signify that this material is aimed at a reader with a solid understanding of theoretical computer science, likely providing coursework or supporting material for in-depth study of graph theory and its applications. #################### 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: 136 Context: # Index - adjacent 40 - Adleman, L. 149, 164, 165, 176 - Alo, A. V. 103 - Anguita, D. 209-211, 227 - Appel, K. 69 - average complexity 57, 211f. - backtracking 211f. - Bender, E. 227 - Bentley, J. L. 54 - Berger, R. 3 - big O 9 - binary system 19 - bin-packing 178 - binomial theorem 37 - bipartite graph 44, 182 - binomial coefficients 35 - growth of 33 - blocking flow 124 - Burnside's lemma 46 - cardinality 35 - canonical factorization 138 - capacity of a cut 115 - Carmichael numbers 155 - certificate 171, 182, 193 - Chenskasy, B. V. 135 - Chinese remainder theorem 154 - chromatic number 44 - chromatic polynomial 73 - Cohen, H. 176 - coloring graphs 43 - complement of a graph 44 - complexity 1 - worst-case 4 - connected 41 - Cook, S. 187, 194-201, 226 - Cook's theorem 195f. - Cooley, J. W. 103 - Coppersmith, D. 99 - cryptography 165 - Cristofides, N. 224, 227 - cut in a network 115 - capacity of 115 - cycle 61 - cyclic group 152 - decimal system 19 - decision problem 181 - degree of a vertex 40 - deterministic 193 - Diffie, W. 176 - digitalis 105 - Divine, D. 103, 134 - divide 137 - Dixon, J. D. 170, 175, 177 - domino problem 3 - ‘easy’ computation 1 - edge coloring 206 - edge connectivity 132 #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 137 Context: ``` # Index - **Edmonds, J.** 107, 134, 224 - **Esfahani, K.** 103 - **Euclidean algorithm** 140, 168 - complexity 142 - extended 144f - **Euler totient function** 138, 157 - **Eulerian circuit** 41 - **Even, S.** 13 - **Exponential growth** 13 - **Factor base** 169 - **Fermat's theorem** 152, 159 - **FFT**, complexity of 93 - applications of 95 ff - **Fibonacci numbers** 30, 76, 144 - **Flow** 106 - value of 106 - augmentation 109 - blocking 124 - **Flow augmenting path** 109 - **Ford-Fulkerson algorithm** 108 ff - **Ford, L.** 107 f - **Four-color theorem** 68 - **Fourier transform** 83 ff - discrete 83 - inverse 96 - **Fulkerson, D. E.** 107 f - **Gall, J.** 135 - **Gardner, M.** 2 - **Garey, M.** 188 - **Geometric series** 23 - **Gomory, R. E.** 136 - **Graphs** 40 ff - coloring of 43, 183, 216 ff - connected 41 - complement of 44 - complete 44 - empty 44 - bipartite 44 - planar 70 - **Greatest common divisor** 138 - **Group of units** 151 - **Haken, W.** 69 - **Hamiltonian circuit** 41, 206, 208 ff - **Hardy, G. H.** 175 - **Height of network** 125 - **Hellman, M. E.** 176 - **Hexadecimal system** 21 - **Hierarchy of growth** 11 - **Hoare, C. A. R.** 51 - **Hopcroft, J.** 70, 103 - **Hu, T. C.** 136 - **Independent set** 61, 179, 211 ff - **Intractable** 5 - **Johnson, D. S.** 188, 225, 226 - **Karp, R.** 107, 134, 206, 226 - **Kazanov, A.** 134 - **Knuth, D. E.** 102 - **Koenig, H.** 103 ``` #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 138 Context: ```markdown # Index - **k-subset** 35 - **language** 132 - **Lawler, E.** 99 - **layered network** 120f - **Lenstra, H. W., Jr.** 176 - **Levyque, W. J.** 175 - **Lewis, P. A. W.** 103 - **Lewis, P. M.** 227 - **L'Hôpital's rule** 12 - **Little, O.** 54 ## Network - **network** 105 - **flow** 105f - **dense** 107 - **layered** 108, 120f - **height** 125 - **Nijenhuis, A.** 60 - **nondeterministic** 193 - **NP** 182 - **NP-complete** 61, 180 - **NP-completeness** 178f - **octal system** 21 - **optimization problem** 181 - **orders of magnitude** 6f ## P - **P** 12 - **Palmer, E. M.** 228 - **Pav, V.** 103 - **Pascal’s triangle** 36 - **path** 41 - **predicate function** 87 - **polynomial time** 2, 179, 185 - **polynomials, multiplication of** 96 - **Ponomarev, C.** 143, 164, 176 - **positional number systems** 19f - **Pramodh-Kumar, M.** 108f, 135 - **Pratt, V.** 171, 172 - **Prim, R. C.** 227 - **primality testing** 148f, 186 - **routing** 179 - **prime number** 2 - **primitive root** 152 - **pseudorandomity test** 149, 156ff - **strong** 158 - **public key encryption** 150, 165 - **Quicksort** 50f - **Rabin, M. O.** 149, 162, 175 - **Ralston, A.** 103 ``` #################### File: Algorithms%20and%20Complexity%20-%20Herbert%20S.%20Wilf%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 139 Context: # Index - recurrence relations 26/f - recurrent inequality 31 - recursive algorithms 48/f - reducibility 185 - relative prime 138 - ring Z, 151 - Rivest, R. 165, 176 - roots of unity 86 - Rosenkrantz, D. 227 - RSA system 165, 168 - Rumyantsev, R. 149, 164, 176 - Runge, C. 103 ## SAT - SAT 195 - satisfiability 187, 195 - second vertex 111 - Schöning, A. 103 - Selbig, J. 176 - Shamir, A. 165, 176 - slowest 50 - Solvable, R. 149, 162, 176 - splitter 52 - Stearns, R. E. 227 - Stirling's formula 16, 216 - Strassen, V. 73, 103, 149, 162, 176 - synthetic division 86 ## 3SAT - target sum 206 - Tajima, R. E. 66, 70, 103, 135 - Θ (Theta of) 10 - tiling ? - tractable 5 - travelling salesman problem 178, 184, 221 - tree 45 - Trojanowski, A. 66, 103 - TSP 178, 201 - Tukey, J. W. 103 - Turing, A. 226 - Turing machine 187/f - Ullman, J. D. 103 - usable edge 111 - Valiant, L. 208-11, 227 - vertices 40 - Wizing, V. 206 - Wagstaff, S. 176 - Welch, P. D. 103 - Wilf, H. S. 60, 103, 227, 228 - Winograd, S. 99 - worst-case 4, 180 - Wright, E. M. 175 #################### 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: An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Theory%20of%20Numbers%20-%20Leo%20Moser%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 1 Context: # The Trillia Lectures on Mathematics ## An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers 978-1-937-75001-1 #################### File: An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Theory%20of%20Numbers%20-%20Leo%20Moser%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 2 Context: # The Trillia Lectures on Mathematics ## An Introduction to the # Theory of Numbers ### Leo Moser --- **The Trillia Group** West Lafayette, IN #################### File: An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Theory%20of%20Numbers%20-%20Leo%20Moser%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 3 Context: # Copyright Notice An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers © 1967 Leo MosER Distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. Informally, this license allows you to: - Share: copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format - Adapt: remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially, under the following conditions: - **Attribution**: You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. - **No additional restrictions**: You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits. Full license terms at: [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode) Published by The Trilla Group, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA ISBN 1-58901-114-1 First published: March 1, 2001. This version revised: July 31, 2011. The publisher "The Trilla Group" and The Trilla Group logo are trademarks of The Trilla Group. This book was prepared by William MosER from a typescript by Leo MosER. We thank Siwan Gunturo, Joseph Lipman, and Mark Hudson for proofreading parts of the manuscript. We intend to correct and update the work as needed. If you notice any mistakes in this work, please send email to Bradley Lucier (lucier@math.purdue.edu) and they will be corrected in a later version. --- # Contents - Preface .............................................................................. v - Chapter 1. Compositions and Partitions ............................... 1 - Chapter 2. Arithmetic Functions ......................................... 7 - Chapter 3. Distribution of Primes ...................................... 17 - Chapter 4. Irrational Numbers ............................................ 37 - Chapter 5. Congruences ..................................................... 43 - Chapter 6. Diophantine Equations ...................................... 53 - Chapter 7. Combinatorial Number Theory ........................... 59 - Chapter 8. Geometry of Numbers ....................................... 69 - Classical Unsolved Problems ............................................. 73 - Miscellaneous Problems .................................................... 75 - Unsolved Problems and Conjectures .................................... 83 #################### File: An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Theory%20of%20Numbers%20-%20Leo%20Moser%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 4 Context: # Preface These lectures are intended as an introduction to the elementary theory of numbers. I use the word “elementary” both in the technical sense—complex variable theory is to be avoided—and in the usual sense—that of being easy to understand, I hope. I shall not concern myself with questions of foundations and shall presuppose familiarity only with the most elementary concepts of arithmetic, i.e., elementary divisibility properties, e.g., (greatest common divisor), l.c.m. (least common multiple), essentially unique factorization into primes and the fundamental theorem of arithmetic: if \( p \mid ab \) then \( p \mid a \) or \( p \mid b \). I shall consider a number of rather distinct topics each of which could easily be the subject of 15 lectures. Hence, I shall not be able to penetrate deeply in any direction. On the other hand, it is well known that in number theory, more than in any other branch of mathematics, it is easy to reach the frontiers of knowledge. It is easy to propound problems in number theory that are unsolved. I shall mention many of these problems; but the trouble with the natural problems of number theory is that they are either too easy or much too difficult. I shall therefore try to expose some problems that are of interest and unsolved but for which there is at least a reasonable hope for a solution by you or me. The topics I hope to touch on are outlined in the Table of Contents, as are some of the main reference books. Most of the material I want to cover will consist of old theorems proved in old ways, but I also hope to produce some old theorems proved in new ways and some new theorems proved in old ways. Unfortunately I cannot produce many new theorems proved in really new ways. #################### File: An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Theory%20of%20Numbers%20-%20Leo%20Moser%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 6 Context: ``` ## Chapter 1: Compositions and Partitions ### Examples As an exercise I would suggest using both the combinatorial method and the algebraic approach to prove the following results: 1. The number of compositions of \( n \) into exactly \( r \) parts is \( C(n-1, r-1) \) (Catalan); 2. The number of compositions of \( n \) into even parts is \( 2^{r-1} \) if \( n \) is even and \( 0 \) if \( n \) is odd; 3. The number of compositions of \( n \) into an even number of parts is equal to the number of compositions of \( n \) into an odd number of parts. Somewhat more interesting is the determination of the number of compositions \( c(n) \) of \( n \) into odd parts. Here the algebraic approach yields: \[ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} c(n)x^n = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{1-x^n} = \frac{x}{1-x} \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \left( \frac{x}{1-x} \right)^n. \] By cross multiplying the last two expressions we see that \[ F_{n+2} = F_n + F_{n+1}, \quad F_0 = 0, \, F_1 = 1. \] Thus the \( F \)'s are the so-called Fibonacci numbers: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ... The generating function yields two explicit expressions for these numbers. First, by "partial fractioning": \[ \frac{x}{1-x^2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}} \left( \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2} - \left( \frac{-1+\sqrt{5}}{2} \right)^{n} \right). \] Another expression for \( F_n \) is obtained by observing that \[ \frac{x}{1-x^2} = x \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} (x^2)^{n-1} = x \left( 1 + (x^2) + (x^2)^2 + \cdots \right). \] Comparing the coefficients here we obtain (Lucas): \[ F_n = \binom{n-1}{1} + \binom{n-2}{1} + \cdots. \] You might consider the problem of deducing this formula by combinatorial arguments. ### Another Approach Suppose we denote by \( a(n) \) the number of compositions of \( n \) with summands at least 2. An interesting result is that \( a(n) = b(n-2) \). I will prove this result and suggest the problem of finding a reasonable generalization. First note that \( a(n) = a(n-1) + a(n-2) \). This follows from the fact that every admissible composition of \( n \) either ends in 2 (the last summand), we obtain an admissible composition of \( n-2 \) respectively. Since \( a(1) = 0 \), it follows that \( a(n) = F_{n-2} \). An interesting idea for compositions is that of weight of a composition. Suppose we associate with each composition a number called the weight, which is the product of the summands. We shall determine the sum \( w(n) \) of the weights of the compositions on \( n \). The generating function of \( a(n) \) is: \[ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} u(n)x^n = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{x(x^2 + 2x^3 + 3x^4 + \cdots)}{1-x^2} = \frac{z}{1-x^2} - z. \] From this we find that \( a(n) = 3a(n-1) - 1 \) for \( n \geq 2 \). I leave it as an exercise to prove from this that \( w(n) = F_n \). Now let’s turn to partitions. There is no simple explicit formula for \( p(n) \). Our main objective here will be to prove the recursion formula \[ p(n) = p(n-1) + p(n-2) + p(n-3) - p(n-5) - p(n-7) + p(n-12) + \cdots. \] This was discovered by Euler. The algebraic approach to partition theory depends on algebraic manipulations with the generating function \[ \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} p(n)x^n = \frac{1}{(1-x)(1-x^2)(1-x^3)\cdots}. \] The combinatorial approach depends on the use of partition (Ferrers) diagrams. For example, the Ferrers diagram of the partition \( 7 = 4 + 2 + 1 \) is: ``` ``` #################### File: An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Theory%20of%20Numbers%20-%20Leo%20Moser%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 16 Context: ``` # Chapter 3: Distribution of Primes where \( s_p(n) \) represents the sum of the digits of \( n \) expressed in base \( p \). This is base \( 3 \) can be written 1010 so that \( s_3(10) = 1 + 0 + 1 + 0 = 2 = \frac{10}{3} - 2 \). We leave the proof of the general case as an exercise. We next consider the composition of \( \binom{n}{k} \) as a product of primes. Let \( E_p(n) \) denote the exponent of \( p \) in \( \binom{n}{k} \): \[ E_p(n) = \sum_{i=1}^\infty \left( \left\lfloor \frac{n}{p^i} \right\rfloor - \left\lfloor \frac{2n}{p^i} \right\rfloor \right) \] Clearly, \[ E_p(n) = s_p(2n) - 2s_p(n) \Rightarrow \sum_{i=1}^\infty \left\{ \left\lfloor \frac{2n}{p^i} \right\rfloor - \left\lfloor \frac{n}{p^i} \right\rfloor \right\} \] Our alternative expression for \( s_p(n) \) yields \[ E_p(n) = 2s_p(n) - s_p(2n) \] In the first expression each term in the sum can easily be seen to be 0 or 1 and the number of terms does not exceed the exponent of the highest power of \( p \) that does not exceed \( n \). Hence ### Lemma 1. \( E_p(n) \leq \log_p(2n) \). ### Lemma 6. The contribution of \( p \) to \( \binom{n}{k} \) does not exceed \( 2n \). The following three lemmas are immediate. ### Lemma 7. Every prime in the range \( k < p < 2n \) appears exactly once in \( \binom{n}{k} \). ### Lemma 8. No prime in the range \( p > 2n \) appears more than once in \( \binom{n}{k} \). ### Lemma 9. Although it is not needed in what follows, it is amusing to note that since \( E_p(2n) = 2s_p(2n) - s_p(n) \) we have \( E_p(n) = s_p(n) \). As a first application of the lemmas, we prove the elegant result: ### Theorem 1. \[ \prod_{p \leq x} p < 4^x. \] The proof is by induction on \( x \). We assume the theorem for integers \( < n \) and consider the cases \( n = 2n \) and \( n = 2n-1 \): \[ \prod_{p \leq 2n} p < \prod_{p \leq 2n-1} p < 4^n. \] Next, we notice: ### Theorem 2. \[ \tau(n) \sim \frac{c_n}{\log n}. \] Clearly, \[ 4^n > \prod_{p \leq n} p > \prod_{p \leq 2n-1} p \quad \text{for } p > \sqrt{n} . \] Taking logarithms, we obtain \[ n \log 4 > \left( \tau(n) - \tau(\sqrt{n}) \right) \frac{1}{2} \log n \] or \[ \tau(n) > \frac{\log 2}{\log n} - \frac{1}{\sqrt{k}} \frac{c_n}{\log n}. \] Next, we prove ### Theorem 3. \[ \tau(n) \sim \frac{c_n}{\log n}. \] For this we use Lemmas 6 and 2. From these we obtain \[ \left( \frac{(2n)^{\frac{n}{2}}}{n} \right) > \tau(n) + \frac{d_n}{2} \log 2n. \] Taking logarithms, we find that \[ (\tau(n)+1) \log 2n > \log(2^n) = 2n \log 2. \] ``` #################### File: An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Theory%20of%20Numbers%20-%20Leo%20Moser%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 18 Context: ``` # Chapter 3: Distribution of Primes 1. \( r \) and interpreting \( \binom{2n}{n} \) as the number of ways of choosing \( r \) objects from \( 2n \), we conclude that the second expression is indeed smaller than the first. This contradiction proves the theorem when \( r > 5 \). The results 7, 29, 97, 389, and 1543 show that the theorem is also true for \( r \leq 5 \). The proof of Bertrand's Postulate by this method is left as an exercise. Bertrand's Postulate may be used to prove the following results. 1. \(\frac{1}{n} \sum_{p \leq n} \frac{1}{p} \text{ is never an integer.}\) 2. Every integer \( > 6 \) can be written as the sum of distinct primes. 3. Every prime \( p_n \) can be expressed in the form \[ p_n = 2 + 3 + 5 + \cdots + p_{n-1} \] with an error of most 1 (Sierk). 4. The equation \( \pi(n) = \psi(n) \) has exactly 8 solutions. About 1949 a sensation was created by the discovery by Erdős and Selberg of an elementary proof of the Prime Number Theorem. The main new result was the following estimate, proved in an elementary manner: \[ \sum_{p \leq x} \log p \sim 2x \log x + O(x). \] Although Selberg's inequality is still far from the Prime Number Theorem, the latter can be deduced from it in various ways without recourse to any further number theoretical results. Several proofs of this lemma have been given, perhaps the simplest being due to Tzwarzow and Szelk. Selberg's original proof depends on consideration of the functions \[ \lambda_n = \mu_n = \sum_{d \mid d} \mu(d) \frac{1}{d^2} \] and \[ T(r) = \sum_{n=1}^{r} \lambda^2. \] Some five years ago J. Landeck and L. Moser showed that one could prove Selberg's lemma in a completely elementary way, i.e., using properties of integers only. One of the main tools for doing this is the following rational analogue of the logarithmic function. Let \[ h(r) = \frac{1}{1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} + \cdots + \frac{1}{r}}. \] We prove in an quite elementary way that \[ |h(e) - h(c)| < \frac{1}{k}. \] The results we have established are useful in the investigation of the magnitudes of the arithmetic functions \( \sigma(n) \), \( \phi(n) \) and \( g(n) \). Since these depend not only on the magnitude of \( n \) but also strongly on the arithmetic structure of \( n \), we cannot expect to approximate them by the elementary functions of analysis. Nevertheless, we shall will see that “on average” these functions have a rather simple behavior. Let \( f \) and \( g \) be functions for which \[ f(1) + f(2) + \cdots + f(n) + g(1) + g(2) + \cdots + g(n), \] we say that \( f \) and \( g \) have the same average order. We will see, for example, that the average order of \( \sigma(n) \) is long, that of \( \phi(n) \) is \(\frac{n}{\log n}\). Let us consider first a purely heuristic argument for obtaining the average value of \( a(n) \). The probability that \( r \mid n \) and \( r \leq 1 \) contributes \( \left( \frac{1}{k} \right)^r \) to \( a(n) \). Thus the expected value of \( a(n) \) is \[ \frac{1}{T(r)} \left( \sum_{k=1}^{1} \frac{1}{k} + 1 + \frac{1}{k} \right). \] For \( k = 0 \) this will be about \( \log n \). For \( n \geq 1 \) it will be about \( n^{k}(k + 1) \), e.g., for \( n = 1 \) it will be about \( n(k^2) = n^2 + \frac{1}{k^2} \). Before proceeding to the proof and refinement of some of these results we consider some applications of the inversion of order of summation in certain double sums. Let \( f \) be an arithmetic function and associate with it the function \[ F(n) = \sum_{d \mid n} f(d) \] and \( g(n) = \sum_{d \mid n} f(d). \] We will obtain two expressions for \[ F(n) = \sum_{n=1}^{r} f(d). \] ``` #################### File: An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Theory%20of%20Numbers%20-%20Leo%20Moser%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 20 Context: ``` # Chapter 3: Distribution of Primes We consider the lattice point \((x, y)\), \(x > 0\), \(y > 0\), which lies on some hyperbola \(r = r\), \(s < n\). Hence, \[ \sum_{r=1}^{n} r(r) \] is the number of lattice points in the region \(y \leq n\), \(x > 0\), \(y > 0\). If we sum along vertical lines \(x = 1, 2, \ldots\), we obtain again \[ \tau(1) + \tau(2) + \ldots + \tau(n) = \left\lfloor \frac{n}{2} \right\rfloor + \left\{ \frac{n}{2} \right\} + \ldots + \left\lfloor \frac{n}{n} \right\rfloor. \] In this approach, the symmetry of \(y = n\) about \(x = y\) suggests how to improve this estimate and obtain a smaller error term. ### Figure 1 \[ \begin{array}{c} y = \sqrt{n} \\ y = 1 \\ x = 1 \\ x = \sqrt{n} \end{array} \] Using the symmetry of the above figure, we have, with \(h(n) = 1 + \frac{1}{2} + \ldots + \frac{1}{n}\), \[ \sum_{r=1}^{n} r(r) = 2 \left( \left( \frac{1}{1} + \frac{1}{2} + \ldots + \frac{1}{n} \right) \right) - u^2. \] Calculating, \[ \sum_{r = 1}^{n} r(r) = 2h(n) - n + O(\sqrt{n}), \] we find \[ \alpha(1) + \alpha(2) + \ldots + \alpha(n) = 1 + \frac{1}{2} + \ldots + \frac{1}{n}. \] Thus, we have immediately \[ \alpha(1) + \alpha(2) + \ldots + \alpha(c) = \frac{1}{2} \sum_{j=1}^{c} \left[ \left\lfloor \frac{n}{j} \right\rfloor + |j| \right]. \] To obtain similar estimates for \(\psi(r)\), we note that \(\psi(r)\) is the number of lattice points that can be seen from the line segment \(x = 0\), \(y < r\), and can be seen from the origin. (A point \((x,y)\) can be seen if \((y - 1) \in \mathbb{Z}\)). Thus, \(\psi(r)\) is the number of visible lattice points in the region with \(x > y > 0\). Let us consider a much more general problem, namely to estimate the number of visible lattice points in a large class of regions. Heuristically, we may argue as follows. A point \((x,y)\) is invisible by virtue of the prime \(p\) if \(p | j\). The probability that this occurs is \(\frac{1}{2}\). Hence the probability that the point is invisible is \[ \prod_{p} \left( 1 - \frac{1}{p} \right) \prod_{p} \left( 1 + \frac{1}{p} + \ldots \right) - 1 \approx \frac{6}{\pi^2}. \] Thus, the number of visible lattice points should be \(4\) times the area of the region. In particular, the average order of \(\phi(r)\) should be about \(\frac{1}{\phi(n)}\). Now we notice a point of the fact that it can estimate the fraction of visible lattice points contained in the region is approximately \(\frac{1}{4}\). Let \(R\) be a region in the plane having finite Jordan measure and finite perimeter. Let \(M(r)\) be the area of \(R\), \(L(R)\) the number of lattice points in \(R\), and \(V(r)\) the number of visible lattice points in \(R\). Applying the inversion formula to \[ L(R) = M(R) + O(e) \quad \text{and} \quad M(r) = 2M(R). \] Thus, we get \[ L(r) = M(R) + V(R) + \left( \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{n}} \right). \] ``` #################### File: An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Theory%20of%20Numbers%20-%20Leo%20Moser%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 22 Context: # Chapter 3. Distribution of Primes The number \(C(r, \alpha)\) of integers \( \leq r\) having a prime divisor \( > x, \, 1 > \alpha > \frac{1}{2} \) is \( \sim -z \log \log r \). In fact, we have: \[ C(r, \alpha) = \sum_{p \leq r} \sum_{n \leq r/p} 1 = r \left(\frac{\log r - \log \log r}{\log r}\right) = (z \log r - \log \log r) = -z \log \alpha. \] For example, the density of numbers having a prime factor exceeding their square root is \( \sim \log 2 \; : \; \zeta \). Thus far we have considered mainly average behavior of arithmetic functions. We could also inquire about absolute bounds. One can prove without difficulty that \[ \frac{1}{n} \sum_{r(n)} \left( n \right) > 0 \quad \text{for all } n. \] Also, it is known that \[ n \gg r(n) \quad \text{and} \quad n \approx c(n) \sim \frac{n}{\log \log n}. \] As for \(r(n)\), it is not difficult to show that \[ r(n) \gg (\log n)^{k} \quad \text{for } n \gg e^{c(k)}. \] A somewhat different type of problem concerning average values of arithmetic functions was the subject of a University of Alberta master's thesis of Mr. R. Trolope a couple of years ago. Let \(s_{t}(n)\) be the sum of the digits of \(n\) when written in base \(r\). Mirskey has proved that: \[ s_{1}(n) + s_{2}(n) + \ldots + s_{t}(n) \sim \frac{1}{2} \log n, \, n. \] Mr. Trolope considered similar sums where the elements on the left run over certain sequences such as primes, squares, etc. Still another quite amusing result he obtained states that \[ \frac{s_1(n) + s_2(n) + \ldots + s_t(n)}{n^2} \sim 1 - \frac{\pi^2}{12}. \] #################### File: An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Theory%20of%20Numbers%20-%20Leo%20Moser%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 25 Context: ```markdown # Chapter 4. Irrational Numbers ![Figure 2](Figure2.png) and is nearer to 1 than any other root of \( f(x) = 0 \), so that \( f(p/q) \neq 0 \). Clearly (see Figure 2), \[ \left| \frac{p}{q} - \frac{c}{q^2} \right| \geq \frac{1}{q^n} \] and \[ \left| \frac{f(p/q)}{λ - p/q} \right| < M \] so that \[ \left| λ - \frac{c}{q} \right| < \frac{c}{q^n} \] and the theorem is proved. Although Liouville’s theorem suffices for the construction of many transcendental numbers, much interest centers on certain refinements. In particular, it is desirable to have a theorem of the following type. If \( λ \) is of degree n then \[ \left| λ - \frac{c}{q} \right| < \frac{M}{q^n} \] has at most a finite number of solutions. Here \( f(λ) \) may be taken as \( λ \) by Liouville's theorem. Can it be decreased? Thus, about 1909, first showed that one could take \( f(λ) = λ - 4 \) and Siegel (1921) showed that we can take \( f(λ) = 2\sqrt{λ} \). This was slightly improved by Dyson and Schneider to \( \sqrt{2n} \). Very recently (1955), F. R. Hoch created a sensation by proving that we can take \( f(λ) = 2 + ε \). His proof is long and complicated. That we cannot take \( f(λ) = 2 \) (since Roth's result is in a very best possible) can be seen from the following result due to Dirichlet. Consider \[ \frac{1}{10} + \frac{1}{10^2} + \cdots + \frac{1}{10^n} \to λ_n \] as well as the real number \( λ = λ_∞ \). It is easily checked that \( |λ_n - λ| < \frac{c}{n} \) for every \( n \). Hence \( λ \) is approximable to order n for any \( n \) and is not algebraic. ``` #################### File: An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Theory%20of%20Numbers%20-%20Leo%20Moser%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 44 Context: ``` 78 Miscellaneous Problems 52. Prove that every positive integer is either of the form n + φ(n) or of the form n + P_n, but not both. 53. Show that \( (3 + 2 \sqrt{2})^{n} + (3 - 2 \sqrt{2})^{n} - 2 \) is a square for every \( n \geq 1 \). 54. Prove that for every real \( x > 2 \) there exists a real \( r \) such that the fractional part of \( r \) is greater than \( 1 - \frac{1}{x} \) for every integer \( x \). 55. Show that if \( p \) and \( q \) are integers such that \( p \) then it is possible to arrange \( n \) or fewer unit resistances to give a combined resistance of \( \phi \). 56. Show that \( (a_n)_{n \geq 1} \) and \( x = a - 12 \sum_{k=1}^{n} \left\lfloor \frac{km}{n} \right\rfloor \) imply \( x \equiv 1 \, (\text{mod} \, n) \). 57. If \( (a, b) = 1 \) prove that \( \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^{k}}{k^a} \) diverges. 58. Show that the sum of reciprocals of integers representable as sums of two squares is divergent. 59. Show that the sum of reciprocals of integers whose digital representation does not include 100 consecutive 7's is convergent. 60. Prove that every \( n > 1 \) can be expressed as the sum of two deficient numbers. 61. Prove that every \( n > 10^6 \) can be expressed as the sum of two abundant numbers. 62. Prove that every sufficiently large \( n \) can be expressed as the sum of \( k \)-abundant numbers. 63. Prove that the \( n \)th non-square is \( n + \sqrt{n} \) (where \( \{x\} \) denotes the integer closest to \( x \)). 64. Prove that the \( n \)th nonquasimir is \( n + \sqrt{2n} \). 65. Prove that the \( n \)th non-\( k \)-power is \[ n + \sqrt{n + 1} \] 66. Show that the binary operation \( \circ \) defined on nonnegative integers by \[ m \circ n = m + n + \sqrt{mn} \] is associative. 67. Prove the same for the operation \( m \times n = m + n + 2\sqrt{mn} \). 68. Show that for \( p > 5 \), \( (p - 1)! \) contains a prime factor \( p \). 69. Show that the only solutions of \( x + y = z - 1 \) are \( (n, k) = (2, 1), (3, 1), \) and \( (5, 2) \). 79 Miscellaneous Problems 70. Show that \( x^2 \equiv 2^{n} \, (\text{mod} \, p) \) has a solution for every prime \( p \geq 3 \). 71. Show that if \( f(x) \) is a polynomial with integer coefficients and \( f(a) \) is a square for each \( a \), then \( f(x) = g(x)f(y) \), where \( g(y) \) is a polynomial with integer coefficients. 72. Given integers \( a_1 < a_2 < ... < a_k < n \) with \( a_j \leq \frac{n}{j} \), prove that for some \( i < j \leq k, a_i \). 73. Show that two of the \( a_i's \) of Problem 72 are relatively prime. 74. With the \( c \)'s of Problem 72, show that \( a_j + c_j \) is solvable. 75. Show that the number of solutions of \( x + 2y + 3z = n \) in non-negative integers is \[ \frac{(n + 3 - 1)(n + 3 - 2)}{2} \] 76. Show that the number of solutions of \( x + 2y + 4z = n \) in non-negative integers is \[ \left\{ \begin{array}{ll} \frac{(1 + 2n + 5)(-1)^{n}}{16}, & \text{if } n \equiv 1 \, (\text{mod} \, 16) \\ 0, & \text{otherwise} \end{array} \right. \] 77. Show that \( n \) and \( n + 2 \) are simultaneously prime if and only if \[ \sum_{k=1}^{n} \left[ \frac{n + 2}{k} + \frac{-1}{-1 - n} \right] = 4. \] 78. Show that if \( m \) and \( n \) are simultaneously prime if and only if \[ 4(n - 1) + 1 = 0 \, (\text{mod} \, n + 2), \, (n > 1). \] 79. Show that for every \( n \), \( 6, 10^2, \) and \( 125 \cdot 10^{t} + 1 \) are Pythagorean triples. 80. Show that the number of ordered pairs of integers whose 1.c.m. is \( n \) is \( \sigma(n) \). 81. Show that \[ \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} + \cdots + \sqrt[n]{n} \] is never an integer. 82. Show that \( x^2 + 2x + y^2 \) is a square if and only if \( x = y \). 83. Show that \[ \sum_{k=1}^{n} \phi(k)x^{n + k} = x(1 + x)^{n - g(n - 1)} \] 84. Show that the number of regular \( p \)-gons with \( p \) edges is \( 2d \). 85. Prove that the \( n \)th order determinant with \( a_{ij} \) has the value \( \prod_{j=1}^{n} \phi(j) \). ``` #################### File: An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Theory%20of%20Numbers%20-%20Leo%20Moser%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 45 Context: ``` 86. Prove that \[ \sum_{n=1}^\infty \sqrt{n} = \left( \sqrt{n} + 1 + \sqrt{n} - 1 \right). \] 87. Prove that if \( p = 4n + 3 \) and \( q = 7 \) are both prime then \( p \equiv -1 \mod 8 \). 88. Show how to split the positive integers into two classes so that neither class contains all the positive terms of any arithmetic progression with common difference exceeding 1. 89. Show that the reciprocal of every integer \( n > 1 \) can be expressed as the sum of a finite number of consecutive terms of the form \( \frac{1}{k} \). 90. In how many ways can this be done? (Answer: \( \Psi(\lfloor \sqrt{n} \rfloor) \)). 91. Show that every rational can be expressed as a sum of a finite number of distinct reciprocals of integers. 92. Show that the density of integers for which \( \lfloor \sqrt{n} \rfloor \) is 1 is \( \frac{1}{2} \). 93. Show that the expected value of \( \lfloor \sqrt{n} \rfloor \) is \( \frac{1}{2} \). 94. Prove that \( x^2 \equiv 0 \) (mod \( p \)) for every prime implies that \( a \) is a square. 95. Prove that \( f(a) = f(b) \) for all \( a, b \) and \( f(a + 1) = f(a) + 1 \) for every \( c \) imply that \( f(a) = a^2 \). 96. Find all primes in the sequence 101, 1001, 10101, 101001, ... 97. Find all primes in the sequence 101, 1001, 10101, 101001, ... 98. Show that if \( f(1) > 0 \) for all \( x \) and \( f(x) - f(2) > 0 \) as \( x \to \infty \) then there exists at most a finite number of solutions in integers of \( f(n) + f(p) = 1 \). 99. Prove that the last consecutive of every prime \( p > 2 \) is less than \( \sqrt{p} \). 100. Prove the existence of infinite sequences of \( 1's, 2's, \) and \( 3's \) so that finite part of which is immediately repeated. 101. Let \( d(n) \) denote the number of square divisors of \( n \). Prove that \[ \lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{1}{n} \sum_{m=1}^n d(m) = \frac{\pi^2}{6}. \] 102. Find all \( r \) such that \( r \) cannot end in zeros. 103. Let \( a_1, a_2, \ldots, a_k \) be integers with \( a_1 = 1 \) and \( a_{i+1} \leq a_i \). Prove that there exists a sequence \( (r_i) \) of \( k \) such that \( \sum_{i=1}^k r_i \to \infty \). 104. Show that for a prime \( p \), we can find \[ \sqrt{p} + \sqrt{2} + \ldots + \sqrt{r - 1} = \frac{2 - 1}{12}. \] 105. Prove that \( \pi^2 \) is irrational. 106. Prove that \( \cos \frac{1}{2} \) is irrational. 107. If \( \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^2} \to \infty \) prove that \( \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n} \) is irrational. 108. Prove that \( a^2 + b^2 + c^2 \neq 0 \) if \( a, b, c \) are integers. 109. Prove that \[ \tau(n) = \left[ \sqrt{n} - \sqrt{-1} \right] + \frac{\sqrt{n}}{2} \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \left( \frac{1}{|n - k|} \right). \] 110. Let \( n = a_0 + a_1p + a_2p^2 + ... + a_kp^k \) where \( p \) is a prime and \( 0 \leq a_k < p \). Show that the number of binomial coefficients of order \( k \) that are relatively prime to \( p \) is \( |P(1, k)| \). 111. Show that if \( f_1, f_2, \ldots, f_r \) form a complete residue system (mod \( p \)) then \( f_1, f_2, \ldots, f_{r-1} \) do not. 112. Show that 3 is a primitive root of every Fermat prime. 113. Show that the number of ways in which \( n \) can be represented as the product of two relatively prime factors is \( 2^{c - 1} \). 114. Prove that every even perfect number is of the form \( 2^{(p-1)}(2^p - 1) \). 115. Show that if \( f(x) \) is a polynomial with integer coefficients and there are \( v(n) \) integers relatively prime to \( n \) in the set \( f(1), f(2), \ldots, f(n) \) then \( v(n) \) is a weakly multiplicative function. 116. If \( p = 1 + 1 \) is a prime, show that \( (2n)^2 + 1 \equiv 0 \) (mod \( p \)). 117. Show that 128 is the largest integer not represented as the sum of distinct squares. 118. Show that \( x^3 + y^3 = z^5 \) has infinitely many solutions. 119. Show that \( x^3 + y^3 = z^5 \) has infinitely many solutions. 120. Show that for every \( x > 0 \) there exists a lattice point \( (x, y) \) such that for every lattice point \( (x, y) \) whose distance from \( (x, y) \) does not exceed \( k \), the gcd \( (x, y) > 1 \). 121. Prove that for distinct squares the arithmetic progression is impossible. 122. Prove that for \( n \) composite, \( \tau(n) < n \). 123. Prove that \( 2n \left( 1 + \sqrt{n} \right) \). ``` #################### File: An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Theory%20of%20Numbers%20-%20Leo%20Moser%20%28PDF%29.pdf Page: 47 Context: ```markdown 84 Unsolved Problems and Conjectures 20. Conjecture: \( \frac{(2n)!}{(n!)^2} \) is an integer for infinitely many \( n \) (Erdős). 21. Is \( (2n - 1)! \) an integer for every \( k \) and infinitely many \( n \)? (Erdős). 22. Does there exist an \( n \) such that \( [A_n] \) is prime for every \( n \)? (Mills). 23. Does \( [e^n] \) represent infinitely many primes? 24. Does \( [e^n] \) represent infinitely many composite numbers? (Erdős). 25. The number 105 has the property that \( 105 - 2^k \) is prime whenever it is positive. Is 105 the largest number with this property? 26. Is \( p \) the largest number such that for all \( k \) (with \( n \) and \( k > 2 \), \( n - E_k \) is prime)? (Erdős). 27. Does there exist a prime \( p > 41 \) such that \( 2 - z^2 + p \) is prime for \( 1 \leq z \leq p - 17 \)? 28. Let \( a(n) \) denote the number of 1's in the binary representation of \( n \). Does there exist a \( k \) such that for infinitely many primes \( p \), \( a(p) < k \)? (Belman). 29. If \( f(x) \) is a polynomial with integer coefficients, \( f(0) = a \), and \( f(1) = b \), and \( f(a) \), can a sequence \( f(k), k = 1, 2, \ldots \) consist of primes? 30. For sufficiently large \( a \) and \( b \), does the polynomial \( x^n + ax + b \) assume more than \( k \) values (mod \( p \))? (Chowla). 31. Find pairs of integers \( m, n \) such that \( m \) have the same prime factors; \( n = 2^n - 2 \) and \( n = x^2 + 2 \). Are these the only cases? (Straszewicz). 32. What is the largest integer not representable as the sum of distinct cubes? Conjecture: \[ \limsup_{n \to \infty} \frac{a_n}{n^{1/2}} = 0. \] (Chowla and Derpoot) 34. Conjecture: \( \sum_{p} (−1)^{\phi(p)} = 2 \) (Pillai). 35. Can every prime \( p \equiv 3 \, (mod \, 8) \), \( p > 163 \), be written as the sum of three distinct squares? (Erdős). 36. Is \( (3) \) irrational? (Erdős) 37. Conjecture: The only solution of \( 1 + 2 + \ldots + m = (m - 1)1 + 1 + 2 = 2 \) (Bowen). 38. Conjecture: The solutions of \( x^{(k + 1)} + x^{(k + 2)} + \ldots + x^{(k + k)} = \) \( (x + 1 + 2)^6, 3^3 + 3^4 + 5^3 + 5^6 = 5 \). (Erdős). 39. Does the equation \( 1^2 + 2^2 + \ldots + n^2 = (n(n + 1))^2 \) have solutions? (Kelly). 40. Conjecture: If \( r > 0 \) is not an integer then the density of solutions of \( (n,m) \) is 16 for \( (k) \). (Lambek and Moser). 42. Conjecture: The only solutions of \[ \frac{1}{x_1} + \frac{1}{x_2} + \ldots + \frac{1}{x_n} = 1 \] are \[ \text{arc}^2 \left( \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{5} + \frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{42} \right). \] (Erdős). 43. Is it true that for all primes \( p \), all sufficiently large numbers can be written as the sum of distinct numbers of the form \( p^k \)? (Erdős). Let \( c_k \) be the integers not exceeding \( n \) such that the sum of all integers is \( n - 1 \). What is the maximum of \( \sum_{k=1}^{n} c_k \)? (Conjecture: 31.0) (Erdős). Let \( 0 < a_1 < a_2 < \ldots < a_k \) be such that the sums of distinct \( a_i \) are distinct. Conjecture: \( k - \log_k 2 \) is bounded. 44. Give a relatively simple proof of Roth's theorem: any sequence that does not contain an arithmetic progression has zero density. 45. Give an elementary proof of Dirichlet's theorem on quadratic residues: \[ \sum_{p} \left( \frac{2}{p} \right) > 0 \text{ for } p \equiv 3 \, (mod \, 4). \] ``` #################### 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. 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The arrangement of elements and the color palette underscore the importance of the presenter and the information being shared. #################### File: Algebraic%20Topology%20AT-toc.pdf Page: 3 Context: # Table of Contents ## Preface - Standard Notations ix - Standard Notations xii ## Chapter 0. Some Underlying Geometric Notions 1. Homotopy and Homotopy Type 1. Cell Complexes 5 2. Operations on Spaces 8 3. Two Criteria for Homotopy Equivalence 10 4. The Homotopy Extension Property 14 ## Chapter 1. The Fundamental Group ### 1.1 Basic Constructions - Paths and Homotopy 25 - The Fundamental Group of the Circle 29 - Induced Homomorphisms 34 ### 1.2 Van Kampen’s Theorem - Free Products of Groups 41 - The van Kampen Theorem 43 - Applications to Cell Complexes 49 ### 1.3 Covering Spaces - Lifting Properties 60 - The Classification of Covering Spaces 63 - Deck Transformations and Group Actions 70 ## Additional Topics ### 1.A Graphs and Free Groups 83 ### 1.B KG(1) Spaces and Graphs of Groups 85 #################### File: Algebraic%20Topology%20AT-toc.pdf Page: 6 Context: # Preface This book was written to be a readable introduction to algebraic topology with rather broad coverage of the subject. The viewpoint is quite classical in spirit, and stays well within the confines of pure algebraic topology. In a sense, the book could have been written thirty or forty years ago since virtually everything in it is at least that old. However, the passage of the intervening years has helped clarify what are the most important results and techniques. For example, CW complexes have proved over time to be the most natural class of spaces for algebraic topology, so they are emphasized here much more than in the books of an earlier generation. This emphasis also illustrates the book's general slant towards geometric, rather than algebraic, aspects of the subject. The geometry of algebraic topology is so pretty, it would seem a pity to slight it and to miss all the intuition it provides. At the elementary level, algebraic topology separates naturally into the two broad channels of homology and homotopy. This material is here divided into four chapters, roughly according to increasing sophistication, with homotopy split between Chapters 1 and 4, and homology and its mirror variant cohomology in Chapters 2 and 3. These four chapters do not have to be read in this order, however. One could begin with homology and perhaps continue with cohomology before turning to homotopy. In the other direction, one could postpone homology and cohomology until after parts of Chapter 4. If this latter strategy is pushed to its natural limit, homology and cohomology can be developed just as branches of homotopy theory. Appealing as this approach is from a strictly logical point of view, it places more demands on the reader, and since readability is one of the first priorities of the book, this homotopic interpretation of homology and cohomology is described only after the latter theories have been developed independently of homotopy theory. Preceding the four main chapters there is a preliminary Chapter 0 introducing some of the basic geometric concepts and constructions that play a central role in both the homological and homotopical sides of the subject. This can either be read before the other chapters or skipped and referred back to later for specific topics as they become needed in the subsequent chapters. Each of the four main chapters concludes with a selection of additional topics that the reader can sample at will, independent of the basic core of the book contained in the earlier parts of the chapters. Many of these extra topics are in fact rather important in the overall scheme of algebraic topology, though they might not fit into the time #################### File: Algebraic%20Topology%20AT-toc.pdf Page: 9 Context: # Standard Notations **Z, Q, R, C, H, O** : the integers, rationals, reals, complexes, quaternions, and octonions. - **Zn** : the integers mod n. - **Rn** : n-dimensional Euclidean space. - **Cn** : complex n-space. In particular, **R^0 = {0} = C^0**, zero-dimensional vector spaces. - **I = [0, 1]** : the unit interval. - **Sn** : the unit sphere in **R^(n+1)**, all points of distance 1 from the origin. - **Dn** : the unit disk or ball in **R^n**, all points of distance ≤ 1 from the origin. - **∂Dn = Sn-1** : the boundary of the n-disk. - **en** : an n-cell, homeomorphic to the open n-disk **Dn - ∂Dn**. In particular, **D^0** and **e^0** consist of a single point since **R^0 = {0}**. But **S^0** consists of two points since it is **∂D^1**. - **1** : the identity function from a set to itself. - **|S|** : disjoint union of sets or spaces. - **×, ∏** : product of sets, groups, or spaces. - **≅** : isomorphism. - **A ⊂ B** or **B ⊃ A** : set-theoretic containment, not necessarily proper. - **A ↪ B** : the inclusion map **A → B** when **A ⊂ B**. - **A - B** : set-theoretic difference, all points in **A** that are not in **B**. - **iff** : if and only if. 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