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Degree correlations in random geometric graphs.

A Antonioni¹, M Tomassini

¹Information Systems Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland. alberto.antonioni@unil.ch

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

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This study explores spatial networks using Random Geometric Graphs. We present new findings on the two-point degree correlation function and its relation to the clustering coefficient in 2D and higher dimensions.

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Area of Science:

Network science
Graph theory
Spatial statistics

Background:

Spatially embedded networks are crucial across various scientific disciplines.
The Random Geometric Graph is a foundational model for spatial networks, with established properties.
Understanding network correlations is key to characterizing complex systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the two-point degree correlation function in Random Geometric Graphs.
To establish a relationship between the correlation function and the clustering coefficient.
To extend these findings to two-dimensional and arbitrary finite-dimensional spaces.

Main Methods:

Analysis of Random Geometric Graphs in Euclidean space.
Derivation of the two-point degree correlation function.
Calculation of the clustering coefficient for these graph structures.

Main Results:

New results for the two-point degree correlation function are presented.
A specific relationship is identified between the correlation function and the clustering coefficient.
The analysis is successfully extended from 2D to higher dimensions.

Conclusions:

The study provides novel insights into the structural properties of spatial networks.
The findings enhance the understanding of Random Geometric Graphs and their correlations.
This work offers a foundation for analyzing complex spatial systems in various dimensions.