Spectra of partitioned matrices and the \(\mathcal{M}\)-join of graphs (Q6196247)

In this long article, the authors consider partitioned matrices having some specific type of blocks, obtaining their eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Then an extension of a generalized join of graphs introduced by \textit{S. Hedetniemi} [Lect. Notes Math. 110, 171--189 (1969; Zbl 0191.54905)] is established. Various considerations about the adjacency, the Laplacian spectrum and the signless Laplacian of the old and new type of join of graphs are discussed. Throughout the text several illustrative examples are provided.