Linear Extension

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mathematical_concept
gptkbp:application Scheduling
Data analysis
Topological sorting
gptkbp:complexity Counting the number of linear extensions is #P-complete.
gptkbp:defines A linear extension of a partially ordered set is a total order that is consistent with the partial order.
gptkbp:field gptkb:Order_theory
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Linear Extension
gptkbp:property Every finite partially ordered set has at least one linear extension (by Szpilrajn's theorem).
gptkbp:relatedTo Poset
Partial order
Total order
Order extension principle
gptkbp:supportsAlgorithm gptkb:Topological_sort
gptkbp:theory gptkb:Szpilrajn_extension_theorem
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Mathematics
Computer science
Combinatorics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Topological_Sort
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7