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  • Quantum physics
  • Graph theory
  • Network analysis

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  • The Euler characteristic (χ) and total length (L) are key properties of metric graphs.
  • The Euler characteristic relates to graph cycles (β), while total length influences energy eigenvalues via Weyl's law.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate that the Euler characteristic of a quantum graph can be determined from its low-lying energy eigenvalues.
  • To confirm this theoretical finding experimentally using microwave networks.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis of quantum graphs and their energy spectra.
  • Experimental simulation of quantum graphs using microwave networks.
  • Analysis of the relationship between energy eigenvalues and topological properties.

Main Results:

  • The Euler characteristic (χ) can be accurately determined from a finite sequence of the lowest energy eigenvalues (λ₁, ..., λN).
  • Microwave network resonances (eigenvalues) can determine if a network is planar (embeddable in a plane).
  • The measured Euler characteristic serves as a sensitive indicator of fully connected graphs.

Conclusions:

  • Topological properties of quantum graphs can be non-invasively probed through their energy spectra.
  • This eigenvalue-based method provides a novel approach to characterizing complex networks.
  • The findings have implications for understanding and designing physical and mathematical networks.