On second Zagreb energy of graphs (Q6563234)

The present work is an attempt to unveil the application potential and mathematical features of the second Zagreb energy by investigating its efficiency in modelling physical-chemical properties of molecules and isomer discrimination. More concrete the modified adjacency matrix associated to the second Zagreb index $(M_2)$ and the second Zagreb energy $(ZE_2)$ generated from these matrix are studied in this work. The central theme of this work is to explore the application potential and mathematical features of $ZE_2$ energy. The role of $ZE_2$ in structure property modelling and isomer discrimination is investigated. Numerous tight bounds of the $M_2$ spectral radius and $M_2$-spread are derived with characterizing extremal graphs. The $ZE_2$ energy is investigated and for different special graphs, including regular, semi-regular and chain graphs. A divisor type matrix is put forward to determine the $M_2$-spectrum and $ZE_2$ energy of the chain graph.