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Optimal navigation in complex networks.

Daniel O Cajueiro1

  • 1Department of Economics and National Institute of Science and Technology for Complex Systems, Universidade de Brasília, Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Prédio da FACE, Asa Norte 70910-900, DF, Brazil.

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This study introduces optimal navigation in complex networks, revealing two regimes: directed and random walkers. Analyzing the transition point offers a more complete understanding beyond extreme cases.

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Modeling the Functional Network for Spatial Navigation in the Human Brain
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Modeling the Functional Network for Spatial Navigation in the Human Brain

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Area of Science:

  • Network Science
  • Complex Systems Analysis
  • Computational Physics

Background:

  • Navigation in complex networks is crucial for understanding network dynamics and topology.
  • Existing approaches include random walker and directed walker navigation models.
  • These models do not fully capture real-world navigation behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and analyze an optimal navigation model for complex networks.
  • To characterize the critical transition point between directed and random walker regimes.
  • To generalize existing navigation concepts and provide a more comprehensive assessment of network navigation.

Main Methods:

  • Developing a model where travelers navigate optimally to minimize walking cost.
  • Analyzing the emergence of two extreme regimes: directed-dominated and random-dominated.
  • Investigating the critical transition point as a function of network connectivity and size.

Main Results:

  • Identified two distinct navigation regimes: one dominated by directed movement, the other by random movement.
  • Characterized the critical point of transition between these regimes based on network properties.
  • Demonstrated that the optimal navigation approach can generalize existing random and directed navigation concepts.

Conclusions:

  • Optimal navigation reveals critical transitions in complex networks not apparent in purely random or directed models.
  • A comprehensive understanding of network navigation requires considering optimal strategies beyond extreme regimes.
  • The proposed model offers a generalized framework for analyzing navigation in diverse complex networks.