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reduction-builder

Construct and verify polynomial-time reductions between computational problems

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phase
6
domain
science
category
complexity-theory
specialization
computer-science

SKILL.md

Reduction Builder

Purpose

Provides expert guidance on constructing polynomial-time reductions for NP-completeness proofs and problem classification.

Capabilities

  • Gadget library for common reductions (3-SAT, Vertex Cover, etc.)
  • Reduction verification (correctness in both directions)
  • Polynomial-time verification
  • Visualization of gadget constructions
  • Generate reduction documentation
  • Chain multiple reductions

Usage Guidelines

  1. Problem Analysis: Understand source and target problem structures
  2. Gadget Selection: Choose or design appropriate gadgets
  3. Reduction Construction: Build the polynomial-time mapping
  4. Correctness Proof: Prove both directions of the reduction
  5. Time Analysis: Verify polynomial running time

Tools/Libraries

  • Graph visualization
  • LaTeX documentation
  • Formal verification tools

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