The weighted complete intersection theorem

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Abstract

The seminal complete intersection theorem of Ahlswede and Khachatrian gives the maximum cardinality of a k-uniform t-intersecting family on n points, and describes all optimal families for t≥2. We extend this theorem to the weighted setting, in which we consider unconstrained families on n points with respect to the measure μp given by μp(A)=p|A|(1−p)n−|A|. Our theorem gives the maximum μp measure of a t-intersecting family on n points, and describes all optimal families for t≥2.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)84-101
Number of pages18
JournalJournal of Combinatorial Theory. Series A
Volume151
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 2017

Keywords

  • Ahlswede–Khachatrian theorem
  • Erdős–Ko–Rado theorem
  • Intersecting families
  • Shifting

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Theoretical Computer Science
  • Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorics
  • Computational Theory and Mathematics

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