P-partition generating function equivalence of naturally labeled posets

The P-partition generating function of a (naturally labeled) poset P is a quasisymmetric function enumerating order-preserving maps from P to Z+. Using the Hopf algebra of posets, we give necessary conditions for two posets to have the same generating function. In particular, we show that they must...

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Published in:Journal of combinatorial theory. Series A 2020-02, Vol.170, p.105136, Article 105136
Main Authors: Liu, Ricky Ini, Weselcouch, Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
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Combinatorial hopf algebra
P-Partition
Quasisymmetric function
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Summary:The P-partition generating function of a (naturally labeled) poset P is a quasisymmetric function enumerating order-preserving maps from P to Z+. Using the Hopf algebra of posets, we give necessary conditions for two posets to have the same generating function. In particular, we show that they must have the same number of antichains of each size, as well as the same shape (as defined by Greene). We also discuss which shapes guarantee uniqueness of the P-partition generating function and give a method of constructing pairs of non-isomorphic posets with the same generating function.
ISSN:0097-3165
1096-0899
DOI:10.1016/j.jcta.2019.105136