The article presents an algorithm for computing dominating sets in general graphs with a 2-approximation guarantee, aiming to achieve a set size at most twice the size of the optimal set.
The algorithm transforms the problem into a bipartite graph setting and utilizes a greedy approach to find dominating sets efficiently.
Handling isolated nodes and constructing a bipartite graph are initial steps in the algorithm to prepare for the dominating set computation.
The algorithm's correctness is analyzed, demonstrating that every vertex in the graph is either in the dominating set or adjacent to a dominating vertex.
An approximation analysis using the 'Du' charging scheme showcases that the algorithm guarantees a 2-approximation bound for the dominating set problem.
Runtime analysis reveals the algorithm's time complexity of O(nlogn+m) and space complexity of O(n+m), making it efficient and scalable for large graphs.
Experimental results show the algorithm's competitive runtime performance and approximation quality, highlighting its effectiveness and potential for real-world applications.
Future work aims to optimize the algorithm's runtime performance, extend it to handle weighted instances, and evaluate its performance on real-world graph datasets.
The impact of this work lies in offering theoretical insights, practical utility, and implications for the complexity class P=NP, with transformative implications.
The algorithms contribute to the field of approximation algorithms by providing efficient solutions with improved solution quality, paving the way for various applications in network optimization.
The findings and algorithms presented in the article showcase the potential for significant advancements in solving NP-hard problems efficiently, with implications across various domains.