Graphs and Networks

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xiii

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2. Some Preliminaries

   • Armen H. Zemanian

   Pages 1-3

3. Transfinite Graphs

   • Armen H. Zemanian

   Pages 5-22

4. Connectedness, Trees, and Hypergraphs

   • Armen H. Zemanian

   Pages 23-37

5. Ordinal Distances in Transfinite Graphs

   • Armen H. Zemanian

   Pages 39-62

6. Walk-Based Transfinite Graphs and Networks

   • Armen H. Zemanian

   Pages 63-97

7. Hyperreal Currents and Voltages in Transfinite Networks

   • Armen H. Zemanian

   Pages 99-131

8. Hyperreal Transients in Transfinite RLC Networks

   • Armen H. Zemanian

   Pages 133-151

9. Nonstandard Graphs and Networks

   • Armen H. Zemanian

   Pages 153-169

10. Back Matter

    Pages 171-202

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Scientia Gratiii Scientiae It is now thirteen years since the first book that discusses transfinite graphs and elec­ trical networks appeared [50]. This was followed by two more books [51] and [54] which compiled results from an ongoing research effort on that subject. Why then is a fourth book, this one, being offered? Simply because still more has been achieved beyond that appearing in those prior books. An exposition of these more recent re­ sults is the purpose of this book. The idea of transfiniteness for graphs and networks appeared as virgin research territory about seventeen years ago. Notwithstanding the progress that has since been achieved, much more remains to be done-or so it appears. Many conclusions con­ cerning conventionally infinite graphs and networks can be reformulated as open problems for transfinite graphs and networks. Furthermore, questions peculiar to transfinite concepts for graphs and networks can be suggested. Indeed, these two considerations have inspired the new results displayed herein.

• Hypergraph
• Symbol
• calculus
• graphs
• network
• node
• information and communication, circuits

"The book presents almost everything that has been achieved so far in the relatively new field of transfinite graphs and electrical networks. In the first two chapters, the reader is familiarized with transfinite graphs and with the symbols and notations used in the book.... The last chapter is dedicated to the approach of nonstandard analysis applied to transfinite graphs. The book must be appreciated especially because new results in the field of transfinite graphs are also included. Therefore, I find this book a welcome addition to the literature."   —Zentralblatt MATH

"For about thirty years Zemanian has been developing a theory of infinite electrical networks. This book is the latest in a series of books...on the subject. The subject is necessarily abstract and sophisticated because infinite objects are the main objects of discourse.... The first few chapters are important not only to remind the reader of the terms, but also to give an improved or alternate treatment of some earlier results.… There does not yet seem to be a large following of researchers in this area, but it seems very attractive and ripe for investigation. It’s intriguing to see the connections between set theory and electrical network problems.... To understand these concepts fully the reader must consult the book under review. The reviewer highly recommends devoting the effort needed to understand these original and surprising concepts."   —SIAM Review

• Department of Electrical Engineering, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, USA

  Armen H. Zemanian

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