Complex network

Author: Guo Lei
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: The concept of a network is composed of nodes and connections, where nodes and connections are defined in a broad sense. Nodes represent the elements of a system, while the connections between nodes signify the interactions among these elements. Although the definition appears simple, networks can exhibit a high degree of complexity. Complex networks can be used to describe the skeletons of various open complex systems, ranging from technology to biology and even social systems. They serve as powerful tools for studying the topological structures and dynamic properties of these systems. Therefore, efforts are dedicated to uncovering the formation mechanisms, evolutionary patterns, critical phase transitions, and dynamic processes of the topological structures and functions of complex networks. This book covers numerous branches of current complex network research, with each article striving to balance scientific rigor and readability. It is hoped that this book will be beneficial to graduate students, new researchers entering the field, and experts.