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5. Kruskal's Algorithm

Kruskal's algorithm is an approach for finding a minimum cost spanning tree in a weighted undirected graph by adding edges in ascending order of weight while ensuring no cycles are formed. The algorithm leverages a sorting mechanism and a union-find data structure to efficiently manage the merging of components representing tree structures. By applying a minimum separator lemma, Kruskal's algorithm guarantees an optimal solution through its method of edge selection and component merging.

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Sections

  • 5.1

    Design And Analysis Of Algorithms

    This section covers Kruskal's algorithm for finding the minimum cost spanning tree in a weighted undirected graph.

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  • 5.1.1

    Kruskal's Algorithm

    Kruskal's Algorithm is a greedy algorithm used to find the minimum cost spanning tree in a weighted undirected graph by adding edges in increasing order while avoiding cycles.

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  • 5.2

    Kruskal's Algorithm Process

    Kruskal's algorithm efficiently finds the minimum spanning tree in a weighted undirected graph by adding edges in order of increasing weight while avoiding cycles.

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  • 5.2.1

    High Level View Of The Algorithm

    Kruskal's algorithm offers a strategic approach for finding a minimum cost spanning tree by sorting edges and avoiding cycles.

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  • 5.2.2

    Example Of Kruskal's Algorithm

    This section provides an overview of Kruskal's Algorithm for finding the minimum cost spanning tree in a weighted undirected graph.

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  • 5.2.3

    Greedy Algorithm Comparison

    This section discusses Kruskal's algorithm for finding a minimum cost spanning tree in a weighted undirected graph, highlighting its greedy approach compared to Prim's algorithm.

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  • 5.2.4

    Minimum Separator Lemma

    Kruskal's algorithm is explored as an approach for finding a minimum cost spanning tree in weighted undirected graphs, emphasizing the ascending edge selection process and the relevance of the Minimum Separator Lemma.

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  • 5.3

    Tracking Edge Addition

    Kruskal's algorithm constructs a minimum cost spanning tree by adding edges in ascending order of their weights without forming cycles.

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  • 5.3.1

    Checking For Cycles

    Kruskal's algorithm finds a minimum cost spanning tree by adding edges in ascending order, making sure not to create cycles.

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  • 5.4

    Detailed Explanation Of Kruskal's Algorithm

    Kruskal's Algorithm is an efficient method for finding the minimum spanning tree of a weighted undirected graph by adding edges in order of increasing weight while avoiding cycles.

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  • 5.4.1

    Initialization

    This section introduces Kruskal's algorithm for finding a minimum cost spanning tree in a weighted undirected graph, contrasting it with Prim's algorithm.

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  • 5.4.2

    Outer Loop And Edge Addition

    This section introduces Kruskal's algorithm for finding a minimum cost spanning tree by adding edges in ascending order of their weights and ensuring no cycles are formed.

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  • 5.5

    Complexity Analysis

    The section discusses Kruskal's algorithm for finding the minimum cost spanning tree in a weighted undirected graph, emphasizing its complexity analysis.

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  • 5.5.1

    Time Complexity Overview

    This section provides an overview of Kruskal's algorithm for finding a minimum cost spanning tree in a weighted undirected graph, including discussions on time complexity.

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  • 5.5.2

    Union-Find Operations

    This section covers the Union-Find operations associated with Kruskal's algorithm for finding minimum spanning trees.

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References

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