The weighted Forman and Lin-Lu-Yau Ricci flow on graphs

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Authors: Shuliang Bai, Shuang Liu, X. C. Lai
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Abstract

In this paper, we propose a type of Ricci flow on graphs where the probability distribution for the Lin-Lu-Yau curvature remains constant over time, and also study the related Forman curvature flow. These two curvature flows coincide on trees. We first prove the existence and uniqueness of solutions for both curvature flows in general graphs. Then, we obtain that the normalized curvature flow on trees converges to a constant curvature metric, and under the uniform measure, a complete classification of trees can be obtained based on the convergence results.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Geometric Analysis and Curvature Flows Geometry and complex manifolds Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations

Publication details

Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
6 January 2026
Document type
Preprint