
doi: 10.1137/0605051
A heuristic algorithm for proper vertex colouring of a graph which is based on eigenvectors of the adjacency matrix is proposed in this paper. Signs of coordinates of the eigenvector belonging to the least eigenvalue determine a 2-colouring. This colouring is refined using gradually other eigenvectors in a similar way. It is conjectured that eigenvectors belonging to negative eigenvalues are sufficient to obtain a proper colouring. For some classes of graphs the colouring obtained has a reasonably small number of colours.
Coloring of graphs and hypergraphs, Graphs and linear algebra (matrices, eigenvalues, etc.), eigenvectors of the adjacency matrix, vertex colouring
Coloring of graphs and hypergraphs, Graphs and linear algebra (matrices, eigenvalues, etc.), eigenvectors of the adjacency matrix, vertex colouring
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