An exact minimum degree condition for Hamilton cycles in oriented graphs

We show that every sufficiently large oriented graph with minimum in- and outdegree at least (3n-4)/8 contains a Hamilton cycle. This is best possible and solves a problem of Thomassen from 1979.

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Main Authors: Keevash, P, Kühn, D, Osthus, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008
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