Consistent random vertex-orderings of graphs

Given a hereditary graph property \mathcal{P} , consider distributions of random orderings of vertices of graphs G\in\mathcal{P} that are preserved under isomorphisms and under taking induced subgraphs. We show that for many properties \mathcal{P} the only such random orderings are uniform, and give some examples of non-uniform orderings when they exist.

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Journal of the European Mathematical Society
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2025-03-27
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https://doi.org/10.4171/jems/1624
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Graph theory and applications
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Consistent random vertex-orderings of graphs

Paul Balister, Svante Janson, Béla Bollobás
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Graph theory and applications
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Consistent random vertex-orderings of graphs

Paul Balister, Svante Janson, Béla Bollobás
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Abstract

Given a hereditary graph property \mathcal{P} , consider distributions of random orderings of vertices of graphs G\in\mathcal{P} that are preserved under isomorphisms and under taking induced subgraphs. We show that for many properties \mathcal{P} the only such random orderings are uniform, and give some examples of non-uniform orderings when they exist.

Journal of the European Mathematical SocietyVol. 27(7)
Uppsala University (SE), University of Cambridge (GB), University of Oxford (GB), University of Memphis (US)
National Science Foundation, Microsoft Research, University of Cambridge, Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse
Openalex Percentile: Top 90%
Graph theory and applications
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