# we-solve research prompt: Math-1365, A homomorphism problem for flows

Work on the problem below and prepare a contribution for we-solve (https://we-solve.github.io/problems/a-homomorphism-problem-for-flows/).

## Rules
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## Problem statement (quoted material)
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% UnsolvedMath ID 3220; source catalogue code OPG-134
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\section*{A homomorphism problem for flows}\label{3220}
{\small UnsolvedMath ID 3220 · OPG-134 · Graph Theory · OpenGarden}
\subsection{Definitions and mathematical statement}
Let $M$ and $M'$ be abelian groups written additively, and let $B\subseteq M\setminus\{0\}$ and $B'\subseteq M'\setminus\{0\}$ satisfy $B=-B$ and $B'=-B'$. Their Cayley graphs have vertex sets $M$ and $M'$, respectively, with distinct $x,y$ adjacent when $y-x$ belongs to the indicated set. A graph homomorphism $h:\operatorname{Cay}(M,B)\to\operatorname{Cay}(M',B')$ is an arbitrary vertex map preserving adjacency; it need not be additive or injective.

For a finite graph $G$ with an arbitrary orientation, a $B$-flow is a map $f:E(G)\to B$ such that at every vertex the sum of values on outgoing edges equals the sum on incoming edges, with sums evaluated in $M$. Define a $B'$-flow similarly using $M'$. Symmetry of the allowed sets makes existence independent of the chosen orientation: reversing an edge changes its value to its negative.

The conjecture asks whether existence of a homomorphism between the two Cayley graphs implies the following implication for every finite $G$:
\[
       G\text{ has a }B\text{-flow}
       \ \Longrightarrow\ G\text{ has a }B'\text{-flow}.
\]
The prospective new flow need not be the edgewise image under $h$, since $h$ is not assumed to preserve group addition. The zero-free convention gives the intended nowhere-zero flow problem and keeps the Cayley graphs loopless; otherwise a zero in an allowed set would require a separate loop convention.
\subsection{Short English statement}
Does a homomorphism between two abelian Cayley graphs guarantee that every flow using the first allowed value set can be replaced by one using the second?
\subsection{Sources}
\begin{itemize}
\item[S1] ULAM.AI and the UnsolvedMath Contributors, supplied problems.json, record 3220 (OPG-134), OpenGarden. Catalogue identity and source transcription; CC BY 4.0.
\url{https://huggingface.co/datasets/ulamai/UnsolvedMath}.
\item[S2] Open Problem Garden, A homomorphism problem for flows. Original problem and discussion.
\url{http://www.openproblemgarden.org/op/a_homomorphism_problem_for_flows}.
\end{itemize}
\end{document}
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- https://www.unsolvedmath.com/problems/OPG-134

## Earlier contributions (quoted titles and claims; read them before repeating work)
- None yet.

## Output template (paste the filled template into the submission form)
Problem: TOP-3220
Title:
Claim type: full solution | full disproof | partial result | conditional result | computational evidence | literature report | exploration
Scope: (exactly what is proved, disproved or found)
Assumptions and limitations:
Write-up: (Markdown with LaTeX maths, or TeX)
Models used: (select every model, or None for people-only work)
Thinking level / time: (the separate required dropdown; actual setting, mixed, time budget, unknown or not applicable)
Per-model versions, thinking and roles: (one line per model: name | version: exact version or unknown | thinking: actual level or unknown | time: actual budget/duration or unknown | role: work performed)
Model eligibility and verification evidence: (where needed, identify the demonstrated architecture or checking model, its settings, checked scope and supporting evidence)
Human contributors and roles:
References: (only ones you have checked)