Abstract
We present several approximation algorithms for the problem of embedding metric spaces into a line, and into the two-dimensional plane. Among other results, we give an O(√n)-approximation algorithm for the problem of finding a line embedding of a metric induced by a given unweighted graph, that minimizes the (standard) multiplicative distortion. We give an improved Õ(n 1/3) approximation for the case of metrics generated by unweighted trees. This is the first result of this type.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages | 119-128 |
Number of pages | 10 |
State | Published - 2005 |
Event | Sixteenth Annual ACM-SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms - Vancouver, BC, United States Duration: Jan 23 2005 → Jan 25 2005 |
Other
Other | Sixteenth Annual ACM-SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Vancouver, BC |
Period | 1/23/05 → 1/25/05 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Software
- General Mathematics