Blossom Algorithm (general graph Maximum cardinality matching)

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Time Complexity

$O(V^{2}E)$

Space Complexity

$O(E)$ auxiliary? words

(Manipulates a constant number of graphs? Contractions can be kept track of in O(E) space)

Description

Approximate?

Approximate

Approximation Factor:

Randomized?

Yes,

Model of Computation

Word RAM

Year

1961

Reference

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/canadian-journal-of-mathematics/article/paths-trees-and-flowers/08B492B72322C4130AE800C0610E0E21