A successful concept for measuring non-planarity of graphs: The crossing number. (Q1422437)

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    A successful concept for measuring non-planarity of graphs: The crossing number.
    scientific article; zbMATH DE number 2041917

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      A successful concept for measuring non-planarity of graphs: The crossing number. (English)
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      14 February 2004
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      This survey paper reviews foundational, historical, and philosophical issues concerning crossing numbers, while arguing for the significance of this graph-theoretical parameter. It also establishes a new lower bound for crossing numbers, potentially useful in their estimation.
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      Graph drawing
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