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Estimating network topology by the mean first-passage time.

Pu Yang¹, Qun Wang, Zhigang Zheng

¹Department of Physics and the Beijing-Hong Kong-Singapore Joint Center for Nonlinear and Complex Systems (Beijing), Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, People's Republic of China.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics

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Summary

We introduce a novel method using first-passage time in stochastic processes to estimate network node degrees and distributions. This approach reveals a key relationship between node degree and mean first-passage time (MFPT).

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Area of Science:

Network science
Stochastic processes
Statistical physics

Background:

Estimating network properties like node degrees is crucial for understanding network structure and dynamics.
Traditional methods may depend on specific network dynamics or topology.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel method for estimating node degrees and degree distributions in networks.
To explore the relationship between node degree and coupling in complex networks.
To establish a link between network topology and dynamics.

Main Methods:

Utilizing the concept of first-passage time in stochastic processes.
Analyzing the differences between coupled and uncoupled oscillators in a network.
Investigating the statistical properties of node evolution and relaxational time scales.

Main Results:

A monotonically decreasing relationship was discovered between node degree and the mean first-passage time (MFPT).
This relationship is linked to the competition between different relaxational time scales.
The MFPT method is shown to be independent of node dynamics and network topology.

Conclusions:

The MFPT method offers a robust way to estimate network node degrees and distributions.
This technique provides a potential bridge connecting network topology and dynamics.
The findings have implications for analyzing complex systems across various scientific domains.