Faster backtracking algorithms for the generation of symmetry-invariant permutations

Abstract

A new backtracking algorithm is developed for generating classes of permutations, that are invariant under the groupG4of rigid motions of the square generated by reflections about the horizontal and vertical axes. Special cases give a new algorithm for generating solutions of the classicaln-queens problem, as well as a new algorithm for generating Costas sequences, which are used in encoding radar and sonar signals. Parallel implementations of this latter algorithm have yielded new Costas sequences for lengthn,19≤n≤24.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Source ID
10.1155/s1110757x02203022

Entities

People

  • Dorothy Bollman
  • Edusmildo Orozco
  • John Ramírez
  • Oscar Moreno

Organizations

  • City University of New York
  • Office of Naval Research
  • University of Puerto Rico

Tags

Readers

  • Computer Programming and Software Development.
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.