Symmetric statistics on rational Dyck paths

Rational Dyck paths are the rational generalization of classical Dyck paths. They play an important role in Catalan combinatorics, and have multiple applications in algebra and geometry. In this paper, we introduce two statistics over rational Dyck paths called run and ratio-run. They both have symmetric joint distributions with the return statistic. We give combinatorial proofs and algebraic proofs of the symmetries, generalizing a result of Li and Lin.

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Advances in Applied Mathematics
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2026-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aam.2026.103066
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Advanced Combinatorial Mathematics
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Symmetric statistics on rational Dyck paths

Shishuo Fu, Dun Qiu, Lilan Dai
Advances in Applied Mathematics
Advanced Combinatorial Mathematics
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Symmetric statistics on rational Dyck paths

Shishuo Fu, Dun Qiu, Lilan Dai
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Abstract

Rational Dyck paths are the rational generalization of classical Dyck paths. They play an important role in Catalan combinatorics, and have multiple applications in algebra and geometry. In this paper, we introduce two statistics over rational Dyck paths called run and ratio-run. They both have symmetric joint distributions with the return statistic. We give combinatorial proofs and algebraic proofs of the symmetries, generalizing a result of Li and Lin.

Advances in Applied MathematicsVol. 177
Chongqing Technology and Business University (CN), Chongqing University (CN), Nankai University (CN), Laboratoire de physique de la matière condensée (FR)
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Advanced Combinatorial Mathematics
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