(algorithm)
Definition: An algorithm for computing a minimum spanning tree. It maintains a set of partial minimum spanning trees, and repeatedly adds the shortest edge in the graph whose vertices are in different partial minimum spanning trees.
See also Prim-Jarnik algorithm.
Author: JLG
Eppstein's lecture outlining and contrasting MST algorithms.
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Entry modified 19 April 2006.
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Cite this as:
Joseph L. Ganley, "Kruskal's algorithm", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data
Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed.,
U.S. National Institute of
Standards and Technology. 19 April 2006. (accessed TODAY)
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