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Onset of synchronization in complex gradient networks.

Xingang Wang¹, Liang Huang, Shuguang Guan

¹Temasek Laboratories, National University of Singapore, 117508, Singapore.

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Introducing coupling gradients enhances scale-free network synchronizability. This study provides an analytic formula for synchronization onset in gradient scale-free networks, supporting their widespread use.

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Area of Science:

Complex systems
Network science
Nonlinear dynamics

Background:

Scale-free networks are ubiquitous in nature and technology.
Network synchronizability is crucial for system function.
Previous studies suggested coupling gradients enhance synchronizability.

Purpose of the Study:

To derive an analytic formula for synchronization onset in gradient scale-free networks.
To provide quantitative support for the role of coupling gradients in network synchronization.
To further justify the prevalence of gradient scale-free networks.

Main Methods:

Incorporation of the Kuramoto model.
Analysis of gradient scale-free networks.
Derivation of an analytic formula for synchronization onset.

Main Results:

An analytic formula for the onset of synchronization was obtained.
Quantitative support for enhanced synchronization due to coupling gradients was provided.
The findings align with previous eigenvalue-spectrum analysis.

Conclusions:

Coupling gradients are a key factor in enhancing network synchronizability.
The derived formula offers a precise tool for understanding synchronization in these networks.
The results reinforce the significance of gradient scale-free networks in diverse systems.