Title
Acyclic Partial Matchings for Multidimensional Persistence: Algorithm and Combinatorial Interpretation
Abstract
Given a simplicial complex and a vector-valued function on its vertices, we present an algorithmic construction of an acyclic partial matching on the cells of the complex compatible with the given function. This implies the construction can be used to build a reduced filtered complex with the same multidimensional persistent homology as of the original one filtered by the sublevel sets of the function. The correctness of the algorithm is proved, and its complexity is analyzed. A combinatorial interpretation of our algorithm based on the concept of a multidimensional discrete Morse function is introduced for the first time in this paper. Numerical experiments show a substantial rate of reduction in the number of cells achieved by the algorithm.
Year
DOI
Venue
2019
10.1007/s10851-018-0843-8
Journal of Mathematical Imaging and Vision
Keywords
Field
DocType
Multidimensional persistent homology,Discrete Morse theory,Acyclic partial matchings,Matching algorithm,Reduced complex
Vertex (geometry),Correctness,Algorithm,Persistent homology,Simplicial complex,Discrete Morse theory,Blossom algorithm,Mathematics,Morse theory
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
61.0
SP2
1573-7683
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
0
0.34
15
Authors
4
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Madjid Allili1468.64
Tomasz Kaczynski2415.36
Claudia Landi316116.18
Filippo Masoni400.34