The continuous maximum capacity path interdiction problem

Javad Tayyebi, Ankan Mitra, Jorge A. Sefair

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Abstract

This paper studies the continuous maximum capacity path interdiction problem, where two players, user and interdictor, compete in a capacitated network. The user wants to send the maximum possible amount of flow through a path, whose capacity is given by the minimum capacity among its arcs. The budget-constrained interdictor decreases arc capacities by any continuous amount to reduce the quality of the user's chosen path. We present an efficient algorithm based on a discrete version of the Newton's method, which helps us solve the problem in polynomial time. We also prove that the problem can be transformed into a zero-sum game, which has always a pure Nash equilibrium point. We demonstrate the performance of our algorithm over a set of randomly generated networks.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)38-52
Number of pages15
JournalEuropean Journal of Operational Research
Volume305
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 16 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Interdiction games
  • Maximum capacity path
  • Network interdiction
  • Networks
  • Newton's method
  • Stackelberg games

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science(all)
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Management Science and Operations Research
  • Information Systems and Management
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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