Dense-graph estimates for Dross cuts #
The K₄ partner count and the triangle-through-edge count are bounded using minimum degree. Finite convex averaging supplies the cut-level estimate.
Convex averaging (finite Jensen for T ↦ T(T − c₀)). For a nonempty finite A, the sum
of T e (T e − c₀) dominates |A| times T_A (T_A − c₀) with T_A the average. (Proved via
Cauchy–Schwarz; the linear part cancels exactly.)
Codegree lower bound. In a dense graph (δ ≥ (9/10)n), adjacent vertices have at least
(8/10)n common neighbours — Dross's Tₑ ≥ n − 2δn bound (δ = 1/10).
A6 in real form, per edge. For an edge uv, the K₄ count through it dominates
Tₑ(Tₑ − n/10)/2 (Tₑ = triThrough). Combines A6 (k4_lower_bound), triThrough_edge, and
the codegree bound, with the Nat→ℝ casting justified by codeg ≥ d.
A6 in real form, per edge, with an arbitrary deficiency δ. Generalises numK4_lower:
for any δ bounding the max non-degree ratio (n − minDegree ≤ δ·n),
Tₑ(Tₑ − δn) ≤ 2·numK4Through.
Used with the tighter δ = 1/10 − ε in the ε-reparametrisation.
Per-edge Tₑ bounds. In a dense graph, every edge lies in between (8/10)n and n
triangles.
Per-edge Tₑ bounds with an arbitrary deficiency δ. Tₑ ∈ [(1−2δ)n, n] from
codeg ≥ 2·minDegree − n ≥ (1−2δ)n. Used in the ε-reparametrisation (tighter than 0.8n).