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Approximating Maximum Independent Set for Rectangles in the Plane

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Abstract

We give a polynomial-time constant-factor approximation algorithm for maximum independent set for (axis-aligned) rectangles in the plane. Using a polynomial-time algorithm, the best approximation factor previously known is O(log log n). The results are based on a new form of recursive partitioning in the plane, in which faces that are constant-complexity and orthogonally convex are recursively partitioned into a constant number of such faces.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2021 IEEE 62nd Annual Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science, FOCS 2021
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages339-350
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9781665420556
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event62nd IEEE Annual Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science, FOCS 2021 - Virtual, Online, United States
Duration: Feb 7 2022Feb 10 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings - Annual IEEE Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science, FOCS
Volume2022-February
ISSN (Print)0272-5428

Conference

Conference62nd IEEE Annual Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science, FOCS 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Online
Period02/7/2202/10/22

Keywords

  • approximation
  • independent set
  • rectangles

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