Partition-based construction and stability analysis of Euler graphs using vertex strength

Abstract

The ‘divide and conquer’ paradigm proves to be one of the most frequently used techniques for dealing with the complexities of graph-related problems. Therefore, it is of great importance to measure the tendency of a vertex to be critical and its susceptibility in a graph. The criticality of a vertex is often analysed in terms of its strength. Removing a highly critical vertex from a graph modelling a network may introduce vulnerability into the system represented by the graph. Minimizing the vulnerability of such a network without affecting its fundamental structure, thereby improving the stability of the graph, is the primary objective of the article. To achieve this, certain properties of Euler graphs are analysed in terms of vertex strength, and a method is presented for determining all possible constructions of Euler graphs corresponding to different integer partitions. The parts of a partition represent the vertex strengths, and their sum corresponds to the total vertex strength of the graph. Various connectivity indices are employed to validate the proposed constructions. Furthermore, their interrelationships and potential real-life applications are also discussed. It is evident from the constructions that they may play a vital role in developing network deception technology to protect digital assets, as each partition of the network generates a distinct network.