
Reduction from Hamiltonian cycle to Hamiltonian path
Oct 18, 2010 · I'm looking for an explanation on how reducing the Hamiltonian cycle problem to the Hamiltonian path's one (to proof that also the latter is NP-complete). I couldn't find any on the web, …
How many Hamiltonian cycles are there in a complete graph $K_n$ ($n ...
There are $\frac {n-1} {2}$ such consecutive pairs in the upper half of the circumference with $\frac {n-1} {2}$ edges connecting them each leading to unique edge disjoint Hamiltonian circuits.
discrete mathematics - What is the difference between a Hamiltonian ...
Aug 18, 2020 · Hamiltonian path is a path in an undirected or directed graph that visits each vertex exactly once Hamiltonian cycle is a Hamiltonian path that is a cycle, and a cycle is closed trail in …
Eigenvalues of a "unusual" Hamiltonian of a harmonic oscillator
Dec 17, 2025 · The discussion centers on the eigenvalues of an unusual Hamiltonian for a harmonic oscillator, defined as , where the operator is not self-adjoint. The commutation relation leads to the …
Energy operator and the Hamiltonian operator: Are they same?
Sep 1, 2017 · The energy operator and the Hamiltonian operator are distinct entities in quantum mechanics. The discussion clarifies that while both operators can act on wave functions, they …
Is the Hamiltonian always the total energy? - Physics Forums
Apr 29, 2016 · The Hamiltonian is not always equivalent to the total energy of a system in classical mechanics. While it is often identified with total energy, exceptions arise in specific scenarios, such …
How many Hamiltonian circuits are there in a complete graph with n ...
A Hamiltonian circuit (or cycle) visits every vertex exactly once before returning to its starting point. An Eulerian circuit visits every edge exactly once in the graph before returning to the starting point.
Difference between Hamiltonian and Lagrangian Mechanics
Nov 16, 2017 · Hello, I am trying to "integrate into my understanding" the difference between Hamiltonian and Lagrangian mechanics. In a nutshell: If Lagrange did all the work and formulated L …
About the meaning "on-shell" vs "off-shell" in Hamiltonian mechanics
Dec 6, 2024 · The discussion clarifies the concepts of "on-shell" and "off-shell" in Hamiltonian mechanics, emphasizing their relevance in phase space trajectories. A trajectory is classified as on …
Commutator of the Hamiltonian with Position and Hamiltonian with ...
Jul 17, 2011 · The discussion focuses on the calculation of the commutators of the Hamiltonian with position and momentum operators in quantum mechanics. Specifically, the user encounters a factor …