# Network Coding Gaps for Completion Times of Multiple Unicasts

@article{Haeupler2020NetworkCG,
title={Network Coding Gaps for Completion Times of Multiple Unicasts},
author={Bernhard Haeupler and David Wajc and Goran Zuzic},
journal={2020 IEEE 61st Annual Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science (FOCS)},
year={2020},
pages={494-505}
}
• Published 2020
• Computer Science, Mathematics
• 2020 IEEE 61st Annual Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science (FOCS)
We study network coding gaps for the problem of makespan minimization of multiple unicasts. In this problem distinct packets at different nodes in a network need to be delivered to a destination specific to each packet, as fast as possible. The network coding gap specifies how much coding packets together in a network can help compared to the more natural approach of routing. While makespan minimization using routing has been intensely studied for the multiple unicasts problem, no bounds on… Expand
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