Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
428627 Information Processing Letters 2011 5 Pages PDF
Abstract

The Max Edge-Coloring problem asks for a proper edge-coloring of an edge-weighted graph minimizing the sum of the weights of the heaviest edges in the color classes. In this paper we present a PTAS for trees and a 1.74-approximation algorithm for bipartite graphs; we also adapt the last algorithm to one for general graphs of the same, asymptotically, approximation ratio.

► We study the max edge-coloring problem of an edge-weighted graph. ► Minimize the sum of the weights of the heaviest edge in each color class. ► A PTAS for trees. ► A 1.74-approximation algorithm for bipartite graphs. ► An asymptotic 1.74-approximation algorithm for general graphs.

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