Steiner Tree
A Steiner Tree is a concept in graph theory that aims to connect a given set of points, known as terminals, with the shortest possible network. It may include additional points, called Steiner points, to minimize the total length of the connections. This problem is important in various fields, such as computer networking and transportation.
Finding the optimal Steiner Tree is a complex task, often requiring advanced algorithms. The problem is NP-hard, meaning there is no known efficient way to solve it for large sets of terminals. However, approximation algorithms can provide near-optimal solutions in a reasonable time frame.