A Formal Model for Path Set Attribute Calculation in Network Systems

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Main Authors: Fiaschi, Giovanni, Vitucci, Carlo, Westerbäck, Thomas, Sundmark, Daniel, Nolte, Thomas
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Published: 2025
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author Fiaschi, Giovanni
Vitucci, Carlo
Westerbäck, Thomas
Sundmark, Daniel
Nolte, Thomas
author_facet Fiaschi, Giovanni
Vitucci, Carlo
Westerbäck, Thomas
Sundmark, Daniel
Nolte, Thomas
contents In graph theory and its practical networking applications, e.g., telecommunications and transportation, the problem of finding paths has particular importance. Selecting paths requires giving scores to the alternative solutions to drive a choice. While previous studies have provided comprehensive evaluation of single-path solutions, the same level of detail is lacking when considering sets of paths. This paper emphasizes that the path characterization strongly depends on the properties under consideration. While property-based characterization is also valid for single paths, it becomes crucial to analyse multiple path sets. From the above consideration, this paper proposes a mathematical approach, defining a functional model that lends itself well to characterizing the path set in its general formulation. The paper shows how the functional model contextualizes specific attributes.
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spellingShingle A Formal Model for Path Set Attribute Calculation in Network Systems
Fiaschi, Giovanni
Vitucci, Carlo
Westerbäck, Thomas
Sundmark, Daniel
Nolte, Thomas
Networking and Internet Architecture
F.2.2; G.2.2
In graph theory and its practical networking applications, e.g., telecommunications and transportation, the problem of finding paths has particular importance. Selecting paths requires giving scores to the alternative solutions to drive a choice. While previous studies have provided comprehensive evaluation of single-path solutions, the same level of detail is lacking when considering sets of paths. This paper emphasizes that the path characterization strongly depends on the properties under consideration. While property-based characterization is also valid for single paths, it becomes crucial to analyse multiple path sets. From the above consideration, this paper proposes a mathematical approach, defining a functional model that lends itself well to characterizing the path set in its general formulation. The paper shows how the functional model contextualizes specific attributes.
title A Formal Model for Path Set Attribute Calculation in Network Systems
topic Networking and Internet Architecture
F.2.2; G.2.2
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.05334