Robbins theorem

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Robbins theorem is a result in graph theory that characterizes when a connected graph can be oriented to become strongly connected, providing a key condition for the existence of strongly connected orientations.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf result in graph theory
theorem
appliesTo finite undirected graphs
assumes graph is connected
graph is finite
graph is undirected
category theorems about connectivity
theorems in graph theory
characterizes when a connected graph admits a strongly connected orientation
conclusion there exists an orientation of every edge such that the resulting digraph is strongly connected
conditionType necessary and sufficient condition
equivalentFormulation A connected undirected graph has a strongly connected orientation if and only if it is 2-edge-connected
field graph theory
generalizationOf characterizations of strongly connected orientations of graphs
hasApplication communication networks
network design
reliability of network connectivity
transportation networks
implies every 2-edge-connected graph has a strongly connected orientation
if a connected graph has a bridge then it has no strongly connected orientation
importance fundamental result in graph orientation theory
involvesObject directed graph
strongly connected digraph
undirected graph
involvesProperty absence of bridges
edge-connectivity at least 2
namedAfter Herbert E. Robbins NERFINISHED
originalAuthor Herbert E. Robbins NERFINISHED
proofTechnique graph-theoretic arguments
publicationTitle A theorem on graphs with an application to a problem of traffic control
publicationYear 1939
publishedIn American Mathematical Monthly NERFINISHED
relatedTo Menger theorem NERFINISHED
edge-connectivity
graph orientation
strong connectivity
states A connected undirected graph has a strongly connected orientation if and only if it has no bridges
status proven
usedFor deciding existence of strongly connected orientations
usesConcept 2-edge-connected graph
bridge
connected graph
cut edge
strongly connected orientation

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Herbert Robbins knownFor Robbins theorem