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On the embedding of complete graphs in orientable surfaces

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 February 2010

D. E. Cohen
Affiliation:
Birkbeck College, London.
F. Harary
Affiliation:
University College, London.
Y. Kodama
Affiliation:
University College, Tokosuka.
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Extract

Our purpose is to develop a new and simple procedure for embedding graphs into orientable surfaces. This will involve the identification of the oriented edges of two oriented polygons, subject to certain rules.

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © University College London 1963

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