Relating graph energy with vertex-degree-based energies

Abstract

Introduction/purpose: The paper presents numerous vertex-degree-based graph invariants considered in the literature. A matrix can be associated to each of these invariants. By means of these matrices, the respective vertex-degree-based graph energies are defined as the sum of the absolute values of the eigenvalues. Results: The article determines the conditions under which the considered graph energies are greater or smaller than the ordinary graph energy (based on the adjacency matrix). Conclusion: The results of the paper contribute to the theory of graph energies as well as to the theory of vertex-degree-based graph invariants.

Keywords

• energy (of a graph)
• vertex-degree-based graph invariant
• vertex-degree-based graph energy