Classify the isomorphism of a graph

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on classifying the isomorphism of a specific family of undirected graphs defined by the parameters \( n \) and \( k \). Participants explore the properties of the graphs \( G_{n,k} \) and seek to identify which graphs are isomorphic to each other based on the defined edge relationships. The scope includes theoretical exploration and mathematical reasoning related to graph theory.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant defines the graph \( G_{n,k} \) and provides examples of its vertices and edges, seeking to classify isomorphic graphs for \( G_{16,k} \).
  • Another participant questions the classification of certain sets of vertices as isomorphic, suggesting that they do not conform to the graph definition provided.
  • There is a proposal to draw graphs for small values of \( n \) and \( k \) to visually identify isomorphic graphs, emphasizing a hands-on approach to understanding the classification.
  • A participant introduces the concept of equivalence classes, suggesting that certain values of \( k \) yield isomorphic graphs due to their modular relationships, specifically mentioning \( k=1 \) and \( k=15 \).
  • Another participant expresses confusion about the inclusion of a specific equivalence class in the reasoning presented.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit some agreement on the concept of isomorphism in relation to modular arithmetic, but there is disagreement regarding specific classifications and the validity of certain examples. The discussion remains unresolved as participants explore different approaches and interpretations.

Contextual Notes

Participants rely on the definitions provided for \( G_{n,k} \) and modular arithmetic, but there are unresolved aspects regarding the completeness of the classification and the specific conditions under which isomorphisms hold.

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classify isomoprhism of graph
N and k are positive integers satisfying $$ 1<=k < n$$

An undirected graph $$G_{n,k}= (V_{n,k} ,E_{n,k})$$ is defined as follows.

$$V_{n,k}={1,2,3,...n}$$

$$E_{n,k}={\{\{u,v\}|u-v \equiv k \, (mod \, n) \, or \, u-v \equiv -k \, mod \, n}$$

However, $$x \equiv y \, (mod \, n) $$ indicates that x and y are congruent modulo n. For example, $$12 \equiv 5 \equiv -2 (mod 7)$$

i need to Classify graph G by all k that is isomorphism to each other for $$G_{16,k} (1<=k<=15) $$ Example {1,2},{3},{4,5,6}my attempt:
$$G_{16,k} (1<=k<=15) $$
Classify graph G by all k that is isomorphism
Example {1,2},{3},{4,5,6}

I see that by definition for example $$G_{5,1}$$
we can see that

$$V={1,2,3,4,5}$$

Since $$ 6 \equiv 1 \equiv -4 \, mod \, 5$$ we know that$$E=\{(1,5),(5,4),(4,3),(3,2),(2,1) \} $$

But how can i classify k that isomorphism to each other for $$G_{16,k}$$

I thought that $$\{2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16 \} $$ and $$\{1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15 \} $$ will be isomorphism to each other, am i right?

i.e $$G_{2,4} \& G_{4,6}$$ will have same vertex and degree(?)
 
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I think I follow you right up to this statement:
fiksx said:
I thought that ##\{2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16 \} ## and $$\{1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15 \} ## will be isomorphism to each other, am i right?
It is true, that these two sets of vertices would form isomorphic graphs if they were connected by edges in the same way, but neither one of the these seems to be a ##G_{n,k}## graph according to your definition. I suggest that you start with say 4 vertices and draw all of the ##G_{4,k}## graphs for ##k=-5, \dots , 6## according to this rule :
fiksx said:
$$E_{n,k}={\{\{u,v\}|u-v \equiv k \, (mod \, n) \, or \, u-v \equiv -k \, mod \, n}$$
That is, draw four vertices on a piece of paper, set k = -5, look at each vertex in turn and draw an edge from it to each vertex with a label that differs by ##\pm 5 \mod 4##. Then do it again for ##k=-4## and so on. Then eyeball your graphs to identify the sets of isomorphic graphs. That should give you feeling for how to write a general solution.
 
tnich said:
I think I follow you right up to this statement:

It is true, that these two sets of vertices would form isomorphic graphs if they were connected by edges in the same way, but neither one of the these seems to be a ##G_{n,k}## graph according to your definition. I suggest that you start with say 4 vertices and draw all of the ##G_{4,k}## graphs for ##k=-5, \dots , 6## according to this rule :

That is, draw four vertices on a piece of paper, set k = -5, look at each vertex in turn and draw an edge from it to each vertex with a label that differs by ##\pm 5 \mod 4##. Then do it again for ##k=-4## and so on. Then eyeball your graphs to identify the sets of isomorphic graphs. That should give you feeling for how to write a general solution.

thankyou for answering my questions! i think this has relation to equivalence class such as {8,16},{7,9},{6,10},{5,11},{4,12},{3,13},{14,2},{15,1} for example for k=1 $$ 1≡-15 mod 16$$ and k=15 $$15≡−1 mod16 $$ is in same class so it is isomorphism as it will have same edge and vertex , is my reasoning right?
 
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fiksx said:
thankyou for answering my questions! i think this has relation to equivalence class such as {8,16},{7,9},{6,10},{5,11},{4,12},{3,13},{14,2},{15,1} for example for k=1 $$ 1≡-15 mod 16$$ and k=15 $$15≡−1 mod16 $$ is in same class so it is isomorphism as it will have same edge and vertex , is my reasoning right?
Yes (except that I don't understand why you include {8,16}).
Now look at ##G_{5,k}##. What are the isomorphism classes?
 

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