Subject: Circuit Topologies
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 21:44:42 -0600
From: "WILLIAM BEHEN" <billbehen@msn.com>

Sir:  In electronics we use graph and network theory in our design and
analysis.
Recently the issue has arisen as to whether one "circuit topology," i.e.
an
arrangement of elements without specific element values, can be
intrinsically better
than others.  I wonder if there is such a notion as optimality in your
field, without
reference to some penalty or reward function.  It would be somewhat
analogous to a
water droplet 'naturally' forming into a sphere, even without external
constraint!  My
website is more practical than mathematical:  www.boostbuck.com.  Please
do not
feel obligated to respond, just thought I might ring a bell with you or
one of
your colleagues.  Best regards, William I. Behen