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Presentations for vertex-transitive graphs
Agelos Georgakopoulos1, Alex Wendland1
1Department of Mathematics, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL UK.
Summary
This study introduces a generalized group presentation method to construct Cayley graphs. This new approach enables the representation of all vertex-transitive graphs, expanding graph theory possibilities.
Area of Science:
- Graph Theory
- Group Theory
- Combinatorics
Background:
- Standard Cayley graph constructions rely on uniform group presentations.
- Vertex-transitive graphs are a fundamental class of graphs with broad applications.
- Existing methods may not encompass all vertex-transitive graph structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To generalize standard Cayley graph constructions.
- To develop a novel notion of group presentation.
- To demonstrate the representation of every vertex-transitive graph.
Main Methods:
- Generalizing group presentations by allowing varied relators for different vertices.
- Applying these generalized presentations to graph construction.
- Proving the encompassment of all vertex-transitive graphs.
Main Results:
- A new definition of group presentation is established.
- This generalized presentation allows for the construction of any vertex-transitive graph.
- The method provides a unified framework for representing diverse graph structures.
Conclusions:
- The generalized group presentation offers a powerful tool for graph theory.
- This work expands the scope of Cayley graph constructions.
- It provides a new perspective on understanding vertex-transitive graphs.
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