3 février 2020
Hang Zhou (LIX - Polytechnique)How efficiently can we find an unknown graph using shortest path queries between its vertices? This is a natural theoretical question from the standpoint of recovery of hidden information. This question is related to discovering the topology of Internet networks, which is a crucial step for building accurate network models and designing efficient algorithms for Internet applications.
In this talk, I will introduce the problems of graph reconstruction and verification via oracles. I will investigate randomized algorithms based on a Voronoi cell decomposition. I will also analyze greedy algorithms, and prove that they are near-optimal.
The talk is based on joint work with Claire Mathieu and Sampath Kannan.