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Effects of the network structural properties on its controllability.

Francesco Sorrentino¹

¹University of Naples Federico II, Naples 80125, Italy. fsorrent@unina.it

Chaos (Woodbury, N.Y.)

|October 2, 2007

Summary

This study compares the controllability of complex networks using the Master Stability Function approach. Network topology, degree heterogeneity, and community structure significantly impact controllability.

Area of Science:

Complex network theory
Systems and control theory
Network science

Background:

Controllability of complex networks is crucial for understanding system dynamics.
Localized feedback loops can influence network controllability.
Master Stability Function (MSF) approach offers a spectral method for assessing controllability.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the controllability of various complex network topologies.
To investigate the influence of network structural properties on controllability.
To extend the application of the MSF approach to diverse network structures.

Main Methods:

Utilizing the Master Stability Function (MSF) approach.
Defining network controllability based on spectral properties of the Laplacian matrix.

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Analyzing different network topologies, including variations in degree distribution, degree correlation, and community structure.

Main Results:

Demonstrated a direct relationship between network topology and controllability.
Quantified the impact of degree heterogeneity on network controllability.
Showcased how degree correlations and community structure modulate controllability.

Conclusions:

Network topology is a key determinant of controllability.
Heterogeneity and community structure play significant roles in network control.
The MSF approach provides a robust framework for analyzing network controllability across different structures.