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Exact Polynomial-time Algorithm for the Clique Problem and P = NP for Clique Problem

by Kanak Chandra Bora, Bichitra Kalita
International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 73 - Number 8
Year of Publication: 2013
Authors: Kanak Chandra Bora, Bichitra Kalita
10.5120/12761-9472

Kanak Chandra Bora, Bichitra Kalita . Exact Polynomial-time Algorithm for the Clique Problem and P = NP for Clique Problem. International Journal of Computer Applications. 73, 8 ( July 2013), 19-23. DOI=10.5120/12761-9472

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title = { Exact Polynomial-time Algorithm for the Clique Problem and P = NP for Clique Problem },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { July 2013 },
volume = { 73 },
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pages = { 19-23 },
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Abstract

In this paper, the Minimum Nil Sweeper Algorithm, applicable to Clique problem has been considered. It has been found that the Minimum Nil Sweeper Algorithm is not applicable to Clique problem for all undirected graphs which was previously claimed. A new algorithm has been developed to study the all clique problems for arbitrary undirected graph and its complexity is analysed. An experimental result is cited. Finally, the P = NP has been proved for Clique problem. A theorem related to intersection graph is developed.

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Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Exact Polynomial-time Algorithm Clique Euler-diagram Complexity. P=NP