Optimal partition and effective dynamics of complex networks.
Weinan E1, Tiejun Li, Eric Vanden-Eijnden
1Department of Mathematics and Program in Applied and Computational Mathematics, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA.
We present a new network clustering strategy based on optimal prediction for Markov chains. This method effectively identifies optimal network partitions, especially for lumpable and well-clustered networks.
Area of Science:
- Network science
- Computational mathematics
- Data analysis
Background:
- Complex networks require effective partitioning strategies.
- Existing methods for network clustering have limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an optimal network partitioning strategy.
- To leverage Markov chain dynamics for clustering.
Main Methods:
- Proposed a strategy based on optimal prediction for Markov chains.
- Developed necessary components for the optimal partition strategy.
- Compared the proposed strategy with existing methods.
Main Results:
- Recovered the exact partition for lumpable Markov chains.
- Demonstrated effectiveness on well-clustered networks.
- Illustrated the strategy with multiple examples.
Conclusions:
- The proposed optimal prediction strategy offers a novel approach to network clustering.
- The method is particularly effective for specific network structures like lumpable and well-clustered networks.
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