Mathematics – Combinatorics
Scientific paper
2009-09-11
B. D. McKay and I. M. Wanless, On the number of Latin squares, Ann. Combin. 9 (2005) 335-344
Mathematics
Combinatorics
11 pages
Scientific paper
We (1) determine the number of Latin rectangles with 11 columns and each possible number of rows, including the Latin squares of order~11, (2) answer some questions of Alter by showing that the number of reduced Latin squares of order $n$ is divisible by $f!$ where $f$ is a particular integer close to $\frac12n$, (3) provide a formula for the number of Latin squares in terms of permanents of $(+1,-1)$-matrices, (4) find the extremal values for the number of 1-factorisations of $k$-regular bipartite graphs on $2n$ vertices whenever $1\leq k\leq n\leq11$, (5) show that the proportion of Latin squares with a non-trivial symmetry group tends quickly to zero as the order increases.
McKay Brendan D.
Wanless Ian M.
No associations
LandOfFree
On the number of Latin squares does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with On the number of Latin squares, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and On the number of Latin squares will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-427923