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Structural properties of generalized power congruence graphs over sets of moduli
AIMS Mathematics 2026, 11(6): 17564-17583
Published: 15 June 2026
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In this article, we introduce and study a novel class of graphs called power congruence graphs (PCGs) that are constructed over the sets of moduli of the form M p = { p t : t 1 , p t < n }, where p is a prime. For n Z + , consider V = { 0 , 1 , , n 1 } as the vertex set. We construct a simple, undirected graph G ( n , k , M p ) without loops or multiple edges over V in which two distinct vertices a , b V are adjacent if a k b ( mod m ) for some m M p and fixed k Z + . We present a comprehensive structural characterization of PGCs for the cases p = 2 , 3 , 5 and extend the framework to an arbitrary prime p. When p = 2, the graph decomposes into two disjoint complete components for all k. When p = 3, the graph structure is governed by k mod 2; for odd value of k, the graph is a disjoint union of three complete components; and for even value of k, the graph is a disjoint union of one complete component and one component K n F obtained from a complete graph K n by deleting a specified set of edges F E ( K n ). When p = 5, the graph becomes more intricate and depends on k mod 4, producing configurations that include both complete components and components K n F obtained from a complete graph K n by deleting a specified set of edges F E ( K n ). In general, for a prime p, the structure of the graph is determined by the residue class of k mod ( p 1 ), giving rise to up to p 1 distinct structural types. This highlights a systematic transition from simple to increasingly complex graph configurations as the prime modulus increases. Furthermore, we investigate several graph invariants associated with these graphs. This study provides a framework for understanding power congruence-based graph constructions bridging number theory with graph theory.

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