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Algorithms, Combinatorics and Optimization Seminar
Joel Spencer
NYU
Title: Counting Connected Graphs

Abstract: Let C(n,k) be the number of labelled connected graphs with n vertices and n-1+k edges. For k=0 (trees) we have Cayley's Formula. We examine the asymptotics of C(n,k). There are several approaches involving supercritical dominant components in random graphs, local limit laws, Brownian excursions, Parking functions and other topics.

Date: Thursday, October 27, 2016
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: Wean Hall 8220