Every $2k$-connected $(P_2\cup kP_1)$-free graph with toughness greater than one is hamiltonian-connected

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contents Given a graph $H$, a graph $G$ is $H$-free if $G$ does not contain $H$ as an induced subgraph. Shi and Shan conjectured that every $1$-tough $2k$-connected $(P_2 \cup kP_1)$-free graph is hamiltonian for $k \geq 4$. This conjecture has been independently confirmed by Xu, Li, and Zhou, as well as by Ota and Sanka. Inspired by this, we prove that every $2k$-connected $(P_2\cup kP_1)$-free graph with toughness greater than one is hamiltonian-connected.
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spellingShingle Every $2k$-connected $(P_2\cup kP_1)$-free graph with toughness greater than one is hamiltonian-connected
Liu, Feng
Combinatorics
05C42, 05C45
Given a graph $H$, a graph $G$ is $H$-free if $G$ does not contain $H$ as an induced subgraph. Shi and Shan conjectured that every $1$-tough $2k$-connected $(P_2 \cup kP_1)$-free graph is hamiltonian for $k \geq 4$. This conjecture has been independently confirmed by Xu, Li, and Zhou, as well as by Ota and Sanka. Inspired by this, we prove that every $2k$-connected $(P_2\cup kP_1)$-free graph with toughness greater than one is hamiltonian-connected.
title Every $2k$-connected $(P_2\cup kP_1)$-free graph with toughness greater than one is hamiltonian-connected
topic Combinatorics
05C42, 05C45
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.12860