Dynamic random graphs with vertex removal

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Authors: Josep Dı́az, Lyuben Lichev, Bas Lodewijks
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Abstract

We introduce and analyse a Dynamic Random Graph with Vertex Removal (DRGVR) defined as follows. At every step, with probability $p > 1/2$ a new vertex is introduced, and with probability $1-p$ a vertex, chosen uniformly at random among the present ones (if any), is removed from the graph together with all edges adjacent to it. In the former case, the new vertex connects by an edge to every other vertex with probability inversely proportional to the number of vertices already present. We prove that the DRGVR converges to a local limit and determine this limit. Moreover, we analyse its component structure and distinguish a subcritical and a supercritical regime with respect to the existence of a giant component. As a byproduct of this analysis, we obtain upper and lower bounds for the critical parameter. Furthermore, we provide precise expression of the maximum degree (as well as in- and out-degree for a natural orientation of the DRGVR). Several concentration and stability results complete the study.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Stochastic processes and statistical mechanics Complex Network Analysis Techniques Graph theory and applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Electronic Journal of Probability
Volume
31
Issue
none
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN